15/01/2010
CHICAGO — Biblesinaction staff in Haiti frantically work to regroup and recover from a massive earthquake that is said to be the worst quake in 200 years. Hundreds are feared dead, thousands are missing, and many more are totally devastated.
“Haiti is no more,” says Jean Bilda Robert, National Director for Haiti for Biblesinaction. This is a time for people of all walks of life, regardless of colour or religion, to come together and aid this nation.
The 7.0 magnitude earthquake, quickly followed by several aftershocks registering more than 5.0, hit near the nation’s capital of Port-au-Prince on January 12, 2010, Tuesday evening. According to the Red Cross, an estimated 3 million people have been impacted by the quake. Hillside shanty-towns, the presidential palace, and countless buildings have been toppled. Corpses lay in the middle of the street.
“Devastated is an understatement,” says Rosilio Roman, Senior Director of Latin America Ministries for Biblesinaction. “There’s no way to totally describe the current situation in the country. The people of Haiti urgently need our prayers and support.”
The quake’s immediate impact on our ministry staff is unclear. “We have no real assessment available of the needs or damages due to the great difficulties in establishing communications with Haiti,” says Roman
Pierre Philippe, National Director for the Dominican Republic for Biblesinaction, was able to briefly speak with Jean Bilda, late Tuesday. Philippe and other national staff members from the Dominican Republic will be travelling to Haiti to locate Jean Bilda and provide support with basic needs.
Biblesinaction’s ministry in Haiti began in 2001, providing local believers with Bibles and training so they can fulfill the Great Commission. The great need for the Gospel will continue long after the recovery efforts have subsided in Haiti.
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