TUESDAY | JANUARY 13, 2010: Yesterday a 7.0 magnitude Earthquake hit Port au Prince Haiti. Praise the Lord, most of our people have been accounted for. Cullie Woodall, at last report, was OK and I am sure spent a tiring night helping with relief efforts. The Wrays have reported in and are OK. The team that is in Haiti is safe and staying close to the camp. They will be making some decisions today about how to get back to the States.

Ann Farquharson has sent an email (see below). We have not heard anything from Pastor Charlie or Pastor Sylvestre in Gonaives, but believe them to be OK as they are 100 plus miles away from Port au Prince. I received a phone call at 1a.m. from Joyce Gilpin that she heard from her sister, Judy Foster, who is in Port au Prince.

There is no word from those we work with at Post Cazeau in Port au Prince (New Life Children’s Home). I have attempted to call Miriam Frederick but have not gotten through. We will work on getting more information today as well as starting to gather relief supplies, etc.

As with all disasters, the best way to help is financially. Most of the material items needed will be donated but transportation to get the supplies to Haiti comes at a cost. Also, sending money to Haiti is a simple matter of transferring funds and gives in-country missionaries tremendous ability to help. Those who would like to help can click on the DONATE button below and designate their gift to "Earthquake Fund." Thanks.