Update from Haiti ... Haiti Support January 2010
We got our first words from our brethren in Haiti. Here are the updates in his own words. Will keep updating as information becomes available.
Email #1 from Esmath
I simply come here to let you know that We are all alive by the mighty name of God . we are all staying and sleeping in the street because all the houses are destroyed with everything. I have been wearing one cloth fro 3 days but I am alive. my testimony is wonderful because when the earthquake occured , I was on a motorcycle coming back from work, the motorcyclist died immediately and I am alive. all the people from the ecclecia are alive, but facing very dificult situation. by borthers , do not stop praying for us.
Email #2 from Esmath
Brother, you noe more stranger for us because we form a family right now. I have niothing to hide to you ,seriously the need is enormous, I do not know if I have to start from the head or from the toes. even the government is powerless from that situation. I have already contacted all the members of the acclecia , the lost everything but they are alive. Brother , you can do what is necessary.
May God be with you. I came here simply to let you hear from us, but I ma going because they do not want people to stay in this building because the earthquake is not ended yet
Haiti Support Dear brothers and sisters
We have been really touched by all the enquiries about how to get aid to Haiti. We realize that given the awful situation and graphic media coverage, many wish to donate instantly in the hope that such donations can ease the lot of our brethren and others there instantly. Obviously we are a very small organization, and if any wish to simply donate to the relief of the situation in Haiti generally, they should donate to the large international charities which are at work there.
In terms of assisting the ecclesia there, funds have been sent to them.
However, throwing money at the situation at this early stage is unlikely to be the best way of resolving issues. Carelinks have therefore decided to send out brothers as soon as we can get in there, in order to assess the situation, and understand at first hand HOW we can help. Any interested in joining that trip should contact us immediately. We feel that we would not be responsibly using the donations offered unless we can responsibly assess the situation at first hand.
Therefore, if any wish to donate specifically towards the welfare of our brethren and their families, Carelinks are accepting donations towards this with immediate effect; but we ask for your patience whilst we make the visit and assess, this process could take anything from 1 to 4 weeks.
Meantime please do continue your prayers for our brethren who have lost everything and are sleeping outside at this time. There are huge problems with transport and other logistics so please pray for our attempts to get in there. Anyone with a boat able to sail there from America should contact us as soon as possible. That may sound a wild 'ask' but we thought in faith we'd share the idea with you in case someone somewhere has connections.
Donations can be made according to the usual Carelinks details at http://carelinks.net/doc/donations
With love from your brothers and sisters of Carelinks