Flooding

Just a quick note to let those of you still following us here that Port-au-Prince (and actually the island of Hispanola and Jamaica as well) have been pounded by a deadly and destructive storm over the past day or so. Below is an update we received from Child Hope on the state of things. Please pray and consider donating to assist with relief efforts.

From Child Hope:

Last night a violent storm hit Haiti, leaving behind devastation.  In our neighborhood, there were flash floods which caused rushing waters and mudslides.

 

People were standing on roof tops to avoid the water. Houses were up to four feet in mud, causing furniture and belongings to be destroyed. People have died and some are still missing.

 

Many of our staff members were out all last night rescuing people, finding missing family members and taking care of people who lost their homes.  Some of our Hatian staff members were also seriously affected.  Fritzner lost his entire home.  Carole and Mari-France both had all of their belongings washed away.  We are also praying for the families of our MDL children, who may have also been affected by the storm.

The destruction is overwhelming and we are doing our best to respond to the needs. We are expecting to take in people that lost their homes and possessions, feeding them, and assisting in cleaning up their properties during the day.  We are still in the process of evaluating the losses and checking up on our staff members and children's families.

  

If you'd like to contribute  toward  our relief effort, you can go to: https://childhope.webconnex.com/donation_form?notes=Relief%20Fund&category=14234 

Here is a recent article on the flood:

http://www.voanews.com/english/news/americas/Severe-Weather-Leaves-11-Dead-in-Haiti-123377693.html 

Please join us in prayer for those suffering as a result of the flood and as we seek His guidance during this time.


God bless.


bill and susette manassero