My heart has been heavy the last several days. I cannot even begin to fathom what it must be like in Haiti right now. There are reports that 100,000- 200,000 people have lost their lives. I think of all the mothers that have lost children, one story in particular of a mother who lost five. The grief must be overwhelming. And then to have to mourn such loses in unimaginable surroundings.
Our church, New Hope Baptist, supports an orphanage in Haiti, the Maison d’enfants miraculously sustained no damage! It is only 5 miles from the epicenter and yet is still intact. Thank you God!! Unfortunately, one of the children did not survive. The school building that he was in during the earthquake collapsed and he died. But the wonderful news is that he was a believer and he is now with our Savior!
Hudson and I have been "sponsoring" one of the children in the orphanage for the past year. Nadege is a sweet child who sends us the most beautiful lettters, pictures and drawings. We were so relieved to hear that she is okay. On the way home from church today, Hudson mentioned how he wished we (our entire church family) could bring all of the children from the orphanage to Fayetteville to live until Haiti is in better condition. I couldn't agree more! While that more than likely won't happen, I know that our God is bigger than all of this! He's bigger than the destruction and we continue to pray that He will bring peace to His children and that those who do not know Him, will turn to Him.
I'm so thankful to be a part of a church that has such a tender heart for missions! Take a look at this news story from Atlanta's 11Alive News concerning a New Hope member and her journey to get back to the U.S.
God is so good and He is providing! New Hope is sending resources to the orphanage but the logistics of getting it from the airport in Port au Prince to the children has been difficult. Please pray that God will open the doors to continue to provide food and water. Pray that the children will feel peace and security among all of the destruction. Also, please pray for my sweet friend, Rhodena. She is orchestrating all of the relief and logistics of helping our children at the orphanage. She has her hands full and is doing an amazing job! New Hope has a Haiti blog with updates on the children.
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
John 16:33
I'm so thankful to be a part of a church that has such a tender heart for missions! Take a look at this news story from Atlanta's 11Alive News concerning a New Hope member and her journey to get back to the U.S.
God is so good and He is providing! New Hope is sending resources to the orphanage but the logistics of getting it from the airport in Port au Prince to the children has been difficult. Please pray that God will open the doors to continue to provide food and water. Pray that the children will feel peace and security among all of the destruction. Also, please pray for my sweet friend, Rhodena. She is orchestrating all of the relief and logistics of helping our children at the orphanage. She has her hands full and is doing an amazing job! New Hope has a Haiti blog with updates on the children.
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
John 16:33
2 comments:
Woww....thanks for sharing. That's remarkable about the orphanage. YOu are right..I just can't fathom the destruction....that b/c of lack of medicine that are amputating dozens and dozens of limbs from people in a country where amputees don't have a very likely success. There is so much to pray for these people. THanks for sharing.
Wow, Mel that is such a touching post. The number of losses are hard to fathom. What an amazing mission for your church to take on. Keep us posted!
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