No word from or about Linda today but Cyrus Sibert, the administrator of the Soaring Unlimited Clinic did reply that he went to PAP to retrieve his sister and brother and brought them back...safely. He's Dorothy's top person in her absence. Hanania Orelus just returned from the states where she gave birth to a daughter in early December...between the two the clinic and other operations of Soaring Unlimited get done when Dorothy's away.
Lack of cell coverage and electricity limits outgoing messages, I'm assuming that Linda will contact us when necessary and able.
Sadly, the Rev. Sam Dixon...global head of UMCOR...perished after being one of four UMCOR officials rescued from the Hotel Montana.
His legacy and the work of UMCOR will live on in part through the $6000 that was collected in Sunday's special offering. Blessings to all who have taken Haiti into their heart.
Carrefour was the epicenter of the earthquake, there has been no word yet, the Rev. Paul Doherty hopes to know something tomorrow. It was reported on TV that the town was leveled and barren of people. CUMC supports the school there.
Grace Children's Hospital...the building was damaged, one child perished and all other children and staff are safe, living in the courtyard.
Know of someone or a group that wants to go to Haiti? Visit this website; www.airmobile.org and check out their blog...people with certain skills are being flown in as part of Air Mobile Ministries in PAP. You may call Cherie at; 3two1-6nine8-842six. The number is written this way to prevent spammers from intercepting it. Use the numerical version when calling.
Soaring Unlimited works with Barbara Walker in Port au Prince. That orphanage has been 80% destroyed but has been flooded with new orphans. www.reachouttohaiti.com is the website for donations OR when you donate to Soaring Unlimited, mark your memo line "Haiti
Earthquake Relief" and drop it at the church office...your money will go with us to help those orphans.
Today we were notified that $1000 was donated to Soaring Unlimited's Solar project...that puts us over the top. ALL additional donations will go to assist the orphans mentioned above.
Sunday, Carla Roberts and I had a wonderful experience at Children's Church...we taught about 20 youngsters how to say/sing "Yes, Jesus loves me" in Creole. Carla led them in song and I documented the enthusiasm on video which we'll play for a similar group in Haiti. Additionally, over 50 young people donated a small toy and enclosed it with their photo in a zip-lock bag for us to deliver. Bravo.
Central...you are a blessing to so many and in so many ways, especially through your prayers. Thank you.
Staton
1 comment:
Staton, Another great update. Thanks so much and when you are on the ground in Haiti, please pass along a few images. Thanks again, Mike
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