Fwd: Haiti Earthquake

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Begin forwarded message:

From: "Lee Haynes" <Lee.Haynes@oc.npuc.org>

Date: January 13, 2010 2:41:11 PM PST

Subject: Haiti Earthquake

 

 

St Pete Beach, FL

 

Dear Family and Friends,

 

Reports re Haiti are sketchy at best but the picture we are getting is not good. Communication is very poor.  The airport tower was destroyed.

 

We have 1000 churches in the area and about 330,000 members.  We do know that two of our largest churches near the presidential palace were destroyed—five congregations met in these churches.  One of those churches had a school and there are serious concerns for the children who were attending school at that time.  It is believed that the union president is alive but contact has not been made.  The union office is not damaged seriously. One union worker was killed when a wall fell on him. There are two IDEs (missionaries) in Haiti and they are alright but shaken.  Serious damage has been sustained by our university but the lawns of our university and hospital campuses are being used by many for a sleeping area as a place of safety.  Fortunately despite the economic challenges our churches did take out earthquake insurance and that will help some with the many economic challenges now facing our work in the area.  ADRA along with the division will be working to assist members and the public alike.  No doubt more complete reports will be coming.  Your prayers for the people of Haiti and those who are working to assist them would be much appreciated.

 

Larry R Evans