Our Chauffer Elizert was just able to buy some gasoline in Pignon, so we can at least run the motorcycles and small generators, if we run out of diesel and can't get more. Elizert is now on the way to Hinche to meet people who have arrived on foot from Port and have no way to get any further. Jean Jean Mompremier from UCI also sent a truck. Some of the people need medical attention and Elizert said that the Hospital in Pignon is receiving wounded people for free. And thank the Lord, there is a surgical team from North Dakota at the Pignon Hospital!
My cook just found out that the girl who died after being rescued yesterday was a goddaughter she loved like a daughter. She is grieving, but working and serving. Her grief made me realize that some Scripture at the front gate might be of comfort. So I had our gate guard take my Kreyol Bible up and write out John 10:27-30 and 1 Thessalonians 4:13-15 as reminders that those who are in Christ can not be taken from the Father's hand and that those who die in Christ are not lost – they will be raised with us when He comes. Please pray for the grieving families.
HAFF's Benevolence committee is also getting clothing ready to help those who arrive in the area with nothing. And they are talking about the need to prepare for the potential influx of refugees who may need housing, food and other necessities. Pray for them as they make these plans.
3 comments:
Hi Connie and Gabi
Reading your words makes me so thankful for you and the gifts God has given you. We in America look at the pictures and feel so helpless. Thank you for giving so much of yourselves. I am praying that God will keep you healthy, give you strength and wisdom,and give you the comfort that only the God of all comfort can give. Also praying the same for the rest of the HAFF family.
Love you guys,
Paula Valkenburg
Hi Connie. Have you thought about using the classrooms as temp housing. I know Bohoc is far from Port and many of the wounded may not be able to get all the way back home, but it might be a good option if the village gets a lot of folks with no place to stay.
GAbi,
We at Sifat are praying for you all in this dark hour. Please let us know if you hear anything from your
classmates. We have numerous folks who want to help. Trey is ready to
come.
Much love and prayers,
Kathy Bryson
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