Friday, February 19, 2010

Haiti Earthquake

By now you have seen hours of news reports about the events in Haiti. You may have given a gift to an organization. I’m sure you have prayed many prayers for the Haitians and for the aid workers. I also know you have prayed for me. Many of you have contacted me and asked about my friends and the projects of Global Vision Citadelle Ministries.

All of God’s Children Orphanage and all of the GVCM main buildings have nothing more than cracks. Some of our churches have major damage and reports are still coming in. Also many of our neighbors’ homes were destroyed.

All of my friends are doing well. Some of them have family members injured. Several of them have been left homeless and are now staying at the orphanage. There is at least 50 extra people living there. GVCM has also responded by taking in more orphans. This will continue to happen for quite sometime.

We also experienced a miracle. Twelve of the orphans that were in the adoption process were able to come to the States. Most of these adoptions still had a couple of years of processing. We were able to get them out on refugee visas. I have been in contact with the children’s families. They are all doing very well and adjusting to American culture.

This week I was reminded by a Haitian friend of the scripture in Lamentations 2:11. I then took great comfort in Lamentations 3:20-23;
“I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

I ask that you continue to share GVCM with your friends and family. Continue to pray for the children in Feja, our staff, their families and all of Haiti. Thank you for supporting me and this ministry in the past. I ask for your continued support as we spread the love and hope of Christ.

In the Love of Christ,
Tyler