Earthquake in Haiti

Could you please pray for our international mission partners in Haiti?


This is from the http://www.theglobalorphanproject.org/  website

7.3 Mag Earthquake Hits Haiti

This afternoon, a large earthquake hit off the coast of Haiti. We wanted to let you know so that you can join us in prayer. As we receive further information beyond what’s in the mainstream feeds, we will let you know. Thanks for your prayers.

Here is the yahoo news story:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/cb_haiti_earthquake

Here is some info from our Haiti field partner Northwest Haiti Christian Mission ( http://www.nwhcm.org/ )

*Earthquake Update*

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 – 6:05 p.m.

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti near Port-au-Prince this afternoon, shortly before 5 p.m. Preliminary news reports indicate that damage in and around Port-au-Prince may be severe.

All Northwest Haiti Christian Mission facilities, travelers and employees in the northwest zone are safe. The earthquake was felt at the mission’s main campus in Saint-Louis du Nord and facilities were briefly evacuated, but no damage was found and all buildings have now been reoccupied. Saint-Louis du Nord is roughly 100 miles from Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital. NWHCM staff are working to check in with other NWHCM staff elsewhere in the country.

Please pray for our Haitian brothers and sisters in the Port-au-Prince area as they are facing what is almost certainly significant tragedy.

NWHCM staff will continue to post updates here as we learn more.

Thank you for your prayers everybody