Name: Fritzon Angervil
Age: 2
Birthday: 2/12/2007
I wear a size 2T
I live at the Cabaret Baptist Children’s Home.
I am sponsored.  Thank you!

 

Name: Jackenson (Frenelson) Pierre
Age: 3
Birthday: 11/15/2007
I wear a size 3T
I live at the Cabaret Baptist Children’s Home.
I am sponsored.  Thank you!

 

Name: Keles
Age: 2
Birthday: 7/01/2007
I wear a size 24 mos
I live at the Cabaret Baptist Children’s Home.
I am sponsored.  Thank you!

Name: Madeline
Age: 2
Birthday: 2007
I wear a size 2T
I live at the Cabaret Baptist Children’s Home.
I am sponsored.  Thank you!

Name: Natalie Christian
Age: 9
Birthday: 2000
I wear a size 8
I live at the Cabaret Baptist Children’s Home.
I am sponsored.  Thank you!

Name: Jislene Jean
Age: 12
Birthday:
I wear a size 7-8, shoes – 5
I live at the Cabaret Baptist Children’s Home.
I am sponsored.  Thank you!

Name: Loise Prinvil
Age: 11
Birthday: 4/11/1998
I wear a size shirt – XS, pants – 10, shoes – 7
I live at the Cabaret Baptist Children’s Home.
Please, I need a sponsor!

Name: Pierreline Felix
Age: 14
Birthday: 10/4/1995
I wear a size small, shoes – 7 1/2
I live at the Cabaret Baptist Children’s Home.

Name: Edline Nonsant
Age: 11
Birthday: 1/4/1999
I wear a size 12-14, shoes, 8 1/2
I live at the Cabaret Baptist Children’s Home.
I am sponsored.  Thank you!

Name: Evline Nonsant
Age: 8
Birthday:
I wear a size 5-6, shoes – 1
I live at the Cabaret Baptist Children’s Home.
I am sponsored.  Thank you!

Name: Douwenson Jeanvilus
Age: 2
Birthday: 10/12/2007
I wear a size 3T
I live at the Cabaret Baptist Children’s Home.
I am sponsored.  Thank you!

Name: Marc-Kenley Francois
Age: 7
Birthday: 4/10/2002
I wear a size 8
I live at the Cabaret Baptist Children’s Home.
Please, I need a sponsor!

Name: Kervens Jovilus
Age: 7
Birthday: 9/29/2002
I wear a size 12-14
I live at the Cabaret Baptist Children’s Home.
Please, I need a sponsor!

 

First of all, it appears that we have made our last 6 hour journey through the Dominican Republic when arriving or departing. The Port-au-Prince airport is now open and running well. Thank you Jesus!

We were able to particpate in two food distributions to the community while we were there. New benches were made for the church and school. New shelves were made to house and organize the tools and get them out of the upstairs bedroom. Records were updated for some of the children, including taking in 8 more children – most of them impacted by the earthquake in some way. Also, Ema, our team member from Canterbury, England, spent some quality time teaching at the Cabaret Baptist Academy and with our teachers.

We purchased block, sand, cement, and steel for the rebuilding of our wall. We are using this opportunity to start a trade school course for masonry, so not only will walls be rebuilt, but those Haitians who work with us will also be able to develop new skills and find meaningful jobs in the future.

More mattresses were purchased to go on the beds built by Mike Snider while he was there overseeing the work.     

We had generator problems, so a new larger generator had to be purchased. This will help us absorb the heavier burden of more mission teams and work crews. To see a LOT of pictures of the trip go to www.jbahaiti.org/photos.

Thanks to everyone who kept us in your hearts and prayers while we were there. It was an unforgettable trip for all you attended. These early trips have been more difficult than usual, both physically and emotionally, but they have been necessary to put together the system that will be able to sustain the coming teams. At this time, we have 4 mission teams scheduled for March and are working on more for April and May. If you are interested in bringing a group down, please contact Maryann at mgrigsby@jaxbaptist.org.

There is more to tell, but I’ll leave that for future blogs. Keep praying for Haiti in general and for JBAHaiti in particular.

 ”Please, take a look at what we are 
  experiencing at the church & orphanage’s
  site right now. all last month, people came
  to our doors for physical needs, but this
  week-end they come for spiritual needs and
  concerns. We have 72 new believers today.
  Let’s rejoice with the Angels!”

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1. What is your greatest need right now?
   Right now our greatest need is monetary donations. Our Haiti Mission Project is fully funded by our Child Sponsorship Program, individual donors, and partnering churches. None of the money comes from the JBA annual budget. We are accepting our usual items for donation, (like peanut butter, diapers, soap, etc – see www.jbahaiti.org/project-needs ) because these items are needed for our on-going ministry with the children.
2. How was your ministry affected by the earthquake?
   By far the worst of the damage occurred in Port-au-Prince, the nation’s capital and the largest city in Haiti with the highest population. Our ministry is located one hour northwest of there near the city of Cabaret. All of our buildings had some damage, but are still standing. The most damage occurred to our exterior, security wall – several sections of the wall either fell or are damaged and need major repair. Praise God, all our children in our orphanage and school are OK -  a few of the children in the school suffered some scrapes and cuts, but nothing life threatening. Some of our workers lost family members, but none of our workers were seriously injured.
3. What is going on at your site right now?
   In the days after the quake, our site became home to several victims in the community. This included feeding them as well. After about a week, these people were able to return to their homes, living in tents and makeshift shanties beside their damaged houses. We continued to provide food and water for them and other victims of the quake in surrounding areas by sorting rice and beans into small bags (enough for a family for a few days) and distributing it to them. This commodity food distribution and an occasional hot, prepared meal for the community have continued on a regular basis. The military has delivered humanitarian supplies to our site for us to distribute as well. Teams are going down – an assessment team, a medical team and soon construction teams will begin. Our assessment team, along with the Disaster Relief Committee from our Cabaret Baptist Church has compiled a list of houses in the community that were damaged and need to be repaired or rebuilt. The medical team was able to hold a clinic at our site, as well as assist medical clinics in Cabaret and Titanyen, a city between us and Port-au-Prince.    
4. How can we get or ship food to Haiti?
   The problem right now is not with us “sending” collected donations; it is with the ability to “receive” those donations in Haiti. When shipping anything to Haiti, the most important part is the final leg of the journey. Someone in-country must receive the shipment, transport the shipment, and have a secure place to hold it until JBA can get it. The group we use to ship into Haiti has just been able to resume shipments into the rebuilt port. We will soon share with you a list of specific items that we will need to ship down in the next few months.
5. How is JBA handling money donated for Haiti? Where does the money go?
   As usual, all monies are handled using the best practices of ethical accounting. All funds earmarked for “Haiti Disaster Relief” are placed in a designated account. When needed, a check is cut or funds are transferred to an account in Haiti completely controlled by JBA. As the funds are spent, receipts are collected and a spending record kept. All receipts and records are returned to JBA and annually that account, along with all our accounts, is audited by a professional, third-party accounting firm. All funds given for “Haiti Disaster Relief” will be used to purchase items needed to feed, heal and repair the country of Haiti. This includes medical supplies, building materials, transportation costs, and certain food items that are not donated. None of these funds will be diverted to other ministry causes or used by the Jacksonville Baptist Association to fund our on-going ministry here in Jacksonville.
6. How do I make out a check?
   You can give online at http://jbahaiti.org/blog/haiti-earthquake-response/ or you can mail a check labeled Haiti Disaster Relief to:
   Jacksonville Baptist Association
   2700 University Blvd S.
   Jacksonville, FL 32216
7. Are my donations tax deductible?
   Yes, both monetary and in-kind gifts are tax deductible. JBA will provide donors with a charitable tax receipt letter to use when filing your taxes.
8. Why has the humanitarian aid process seemed so slow?
   First of all, you have to understand the stages of disaster relief in general.
   *Stage One – Search and Rescue –immediate help for those in danger (first 24 hrs)
   *Stage Two – Assessment and Recovery – trained teams arrive to prioritize  needs, determine infrastructure, and coordinate resources (24-48 hrs)
   *Stage Three – Response – this is when most volunteers arrive to meet needs like food, clothing, and shelter and begin the clean-up process (48-72 hrs)
   *Stage Four – Rebuilding – long term efforts to help the community to return to some sense of normalcy (weeks to years)Secondly, in this case, you have to understand Haiti. Prior to the earthquake, doing anything in Haiti was difficult. Extreme poverty, lack of resources and materials, and a fragile political situation were just a few of the barriers any group faced who tried to minister in Haiti. The earthquake has placed enormous stress on an already overstressed system. Those arriving to help have had to start from scratch to develop ways to determine needs and distribute resources. Combine all this with the severity of the damage, loss of life and the fact that the entire world is trying to converge on a piece of land the size of Maryland and you can understand why communication, organization, and distribution have been difficult.
9. How long will this recovery take?
   If Katrina was any indication, it will take 12-18 months to start seeing progress, but it will take years to rebuild.
10. Can I go to Haiti?
    Absolutely, we need teams to go down as often as possible for the next few months. At this point travel into and out of Haiti is still difficult but we have still taken three teams down since the quake. Commercial flights are scheduled to resume next week, which will make it easier on mission teams. We will continue to take teams down at least monthly, but more often as the situation dictates. Team members do not have to possess medical or construction skills; other skills needed include teaching, cooking, organizing, and a willingness to serve. Maryann Grigsby is coordinating mission teams for us at this time. Contact Maryann at mgrigsby@jaxbaptist.org if you are interested in putting together a team, or joining a team that is already scheduled.
11. How is JBA helping Haitians?
    In addition to continuing to run our orphanage and academy, we are working through our church to distribute food and water to our community. We are working on using our academy to offer a trade school, teaching locals to lay block correctly. This will provide us with plenty of workers to help rebuild the houses in our community and provide them with jobs for years to come.
12. How can I sponsor a child?
    Our Haiti Child Sponsorship Program connects the needy children in our orphanage and school with caring donors. For $50 a month, you will receive the name, personal information and a picture of your child. Sponsors are encouraged to correspond with their child and send gifts on special days. The money goes to provide for the basic needs of the child, like food, caregivers, and an education. To sponsor a child go to www.jbahaiti.org and click on “Sponsor a Child” or contact Andrea Benton at bentandy@comcast.net.
13. How can I adopt an orphan?
    JBA has an Adoption Screening Process that is guided by an excellent team led by Pastor Mark Epperson. To begin this process you can call the JBA Office at 904.727.6800 or e-mail dgarrett@jaxbaptist.org, You will be sent prerequisite forms that need be completed and returned along with a processing fee. While all of our children can be sponsored, not all of our children are adoptable. Special care, wisdom, and patience is required to adopt a child from Haiti.
14. So what was up with that mission team from Idaho trying to take 33 Haitian children across the border to the Dominican Republic?
    This is one of my most frequently asked questions and I think their situation points out exactly what I’ve said from the beginning, “Don’t just do something!” I know they were well meaning, but I feel that their zeal surpassed their judgment. This is why I strongly encourage people who want to help Haiti (whether they work with us or not) to work with trusted ministries that have a proven record; and listen to them and do what they say. Ministry in Haiti is difficult at best. You have to respect the Haitian people and realize that even though things may seem unusual or unorganized, there is a system in place that is there for a reason. Those who go there with wrong expectations and a paternalistic attitude will create problems for themselves and may just run into the kinds of problems this group did.

On Tuesday, our assessment team was able to check on the Habitat for Humanity homes directly behind our facilities. We found a lot of damage, especially to the restrooms and kitchens attached to the back part of each home. Also, a few victims of the earthquake were identified. We met with one of the leaders at the Habitat for Humanity office and are working to develop a future connection between them and our construction teams.

Also on Tuesday, our team traveled into Port-au-Prince to check on some of our food, supplies, and money channels. We witnessed the overwhelming devastation firsthand. We discovered that One Stop (a grocery store where we cash many of our checks) was completely demolished by the quake. Mega-Mart and Deli-Mart (similar to our Sam’s and Walmart) were both standing but closed. Mega-Mart said they would be open again next week. Each of the team members commented on the appearance of “normalcy” with which the people seemed to go about their business. Although the traffic was worse than usual, we noticed no evidence of death or violence in the areas where we went. We were able to purchase a few items we couldn’t find in Cabaret and did find one grocery store where we will able to cash small checks should we need to.  

On Wednesday, our 6 member medical team, led by Dr. Mike White of South Carolina, held a full blown medical clinic for the community. The patients that Kim Denzik identified and asked to return earlier in the trip came back to see the doctor. They also treated a baby born after the earthquake who was extremely dehydrated and malnourished. The mother thought her milk was salty, was not nursing the baby properly and told us she was “feeding it oatmeal.” The baby was 8 days old. After IV fluids and breastfeeding lessons were given, the prognosis for the child is good (assuming the mother will continue feeding the child).

Our team left on our long journey back to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on Wednesday afternoon, leaving Mike Snider, from Mandarin Baptist Church behind to assist the other mission teams that will be coming in over the next three weeks. Mike will be assisting the medical team, purchasing block for the construction teams, and making additional bunkbeds in anticipation of the earthquake orphans that will be arriving.

Our mission team’s journey back through Haiti and the Dominican Republic was again exciting, Our staff took us to Jimani, the Dominican Republic border town, with only one flat tire along the way. In Jimani, we rented a taxi who took us the entire 5 hour trip to the Santo Domingo airport.  We arrived at the airport around midnight and spent the night in the food court area until we went to check in at 4:30am. We finally arrived in Miami around 10:00am and we sent Kim on her way to Louisville.

Continue to pray for our ministry, our disaster relief efforts, and our Haitian friends as we minister together to meet the tremendous needs that exist.

The problem came when we arrived at Jimani, the buses terminal stop and I did not see any familiar faces to greet us. I insisted that the bus continue on to the actual border, thinking that our staff would be on the Haiti side waiting for us. Once we were dropped off and the bus left, we realized that that may not have been the best choice. Two hours later our staff found us (they had been waiting for us at the last stop). Hugs were shared and we were finally going to get on our way . . . or maybe not. It seemed that the border was closed and even though several others had been let through, our group was not permitted to pass. After a lot of discussion about missions, medicine, and money, it was decided that we would have to wait until morning to have our bags checked by customs. Five hours later, after trying our best to sleep in the van, we were allowed to pass into Haiti without any trouble. We arrived at the Cabaret Baptist Children’s Home at 6:30am on Friday.

Friday was filled with trying to sleep, unpack, organize, nap, greet workers, hug children, check out the damage, cook, and nap. We did find out that all the children were now sleeping inside the orphanage building. The school is meeting in three of the rooms at the school and under a tree by the church. Many of the parents and teachers are reluctant to have the children in the more damaged rooms of the school building with aftershocks still occurring (for the record, aftershocks were happening daily, especially in Port-au-Prince, but since we arrived we have felt no aftershocks at all where we are). We also found out that some of the earthquake victims stayed in our front yard for the first week, but have gone back to the homes – most of them sleeping outside beside their homes in makeshift tents.

Saturday Kim did a mini “don’t call it a medical clinic” clinic. It was just her and Herby and they saw 30 patients throughout the day. Most of the patients had the usual complaints and symptoms (headache, fever, stomach issues, etc). However, she did encounter one earthquake victim from our area – a young man who had a wall fall on him, injuring his leg. Mike and I did a closer inspection of all of our buildings and found that there did seem to more damage than we originally thought, but still not as bad as others buildings in the community and none that appeared unsafe for use at this time. Mike prepared a report of the damages and suggested repairs needed. We also had to order a tanker truck of water for the orphanage, because it had not rained, much water had been used to help the victims, and the cistern was empty.

Sunday morning brought a special time of worship and a chance to brag on the church and assure them that the churches of JBA and the many friends of Haiti were lifting them up in prayer. I was also able to tell them that mission teams were on their way to work with the church in helping the community. Sunday lunch was interrupted by a phone call stating that a military helicopter filled with supplies was on the way to the local soccer field and that we had to get there immediately to keep order and get the supplies we needed. After a mad dash to the soccer field and a quick meeting with our staff about crowd control, Necker, our chief of security, announced what was happening to the group that gathered. One hour later, after the chopper never showed, we had to apologize to the crowd and slip away quickly. Another hour later, a chopper circles over our orphanage and everyone runs out to see what was going on. The chopper doesn’t land, but instead flies back toward Port-au-Prince. Later that afternoon, we journeyed into the community to assess the health and building needs. We were accompanied by a few members of the church’s relief committee and we were able to add to their list of who needs help in the community. We found one lady injured by the earthquake and approximately 17 damaged homes in the community. We determined that one of the largest needs in our community is the economic stress being placed on households who are taking in friends and family who are victims of the earthquake (whether they were in Port-au-Prince or in the Cabaret area). This is why feeding the people in our area is so important and why we are seeking to be a distribution point for the humanitarian aid in our area. Sunday evening, our staff surprised us with a wonderful Haitian meal. A short planning meeting took place over the table, followed by a phone call to the medical team firming up last minute plans for their arrival and subsequent work on Tuesday.

At the time of this writing, we have been unable to repair the bus, we have cut down two trees to prepare the landing area inside our compound and we are waiting on the helicopter to bring the supplies. Kim is also doing check ups on her mini-clinic from Saturday and another earthquake victim was discovered and her injury has been treated. I have also been in touch with two ministry contacts in Port-au-Prince about utilizing our medical team when they arrive. Neither one could use them this week, but both provided other contacts who may need them. Kim was able to check with the local Cabaret clinic and another clinic in Titanyen, a community nearby.

My overall impression is that the real devastation the earthquake caused in Haiti, beyond the destruction of buildings and loss of life, is the added stress it is placing on already overstressed systems, whether they be the government, businesses, ministries, or families. Our recommendation at this time is to repair the exterior security wall, which will allow our complex to be used as a secure distribution site. A plan is being developed through the church to rebuild houses in the community, while adding a trade school class to our academy to teach block laying. We have been approached by families, groups and pastors about taking in 18 different children as a result of the earthquake. We are prayerfully examining each situation.

As of this writing . . .
          the advance team of the JBA will fly to the Domincan Republic on Thursday, January 28th, and travel approximately 12 hours to our site in Cabaret, Haiti.  The four team members will spend a week checking on our children, workers, and facilities; ministering to the people of the Cabaret community; and planning the projects and activities to be accomplished by the teams to follow.

As of this writing . . .
          three additional teams have been scheduled to go to Haiti in the next month, including a medical team and a construction team. Please pray for them as they prepare to minister under difficult circumstances. Consider going down yourself. To volunteer contact Maryann Grigsby at 727-6800 or e-mail her at mgrigsby@jaxbaptist.org.

As of this writing . . .
          victims of the earthquake have come to Christ because God’s people have ministered to their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. They have experienced the sacrificial love of Jesus and witnessed the Body of Christ being the Church in the midst of trials and tribulations.

As we watch the difficulties and struggles that face the relief efforts in Haiti, we are all feeling the same need to do something to help. People are calling and e-mailing to express their concern and willingness to give, donate supplies, or even go down to help. All of these responses are appreciated, but we must be careful not to REACT solely to what we are feeling. Please allow me to give the most up-to-date, accurate answers to some of our most common questions.  

1. What is your greatest need right now?
   Right now our greatest need is monetary donations. Our Haiti Mission Project is fully funded by our Child Sponsorship Program, individual donors, and partnering churches. None of the money comes from the JBA annual budget. We are accepting our usual items for donation, (like peanut butter, diapers, soap, etc) because these items are needed for our on-going ministry with the children. But not large quantities of food and clothes.
2. Why can’t I send food and clothes?
   The problem right now is not with us “sending” collected donations; it is with the ability to “receive” those donations in Haiti. The earthquake has damaged the port, ships cannot dock, and shipping agents are simply unable to receive the goods. When we do ask for donations, we will ask for specific items and ensure that the shipping process is secure.
3. How can we get or ship food to Haiti?
   Air cargo planes are now the primary means of transporting items into the country. When shipping anything to Haiti, the most important part is the final leg of the journey. Someone in-country must receive the shipment, transport the shipment, and have a secure place to hold it until JBA can get it. Many large humanitarian agencies are shipping large quantities of food into the country. At this time JBA is seeking to use our best resource (our buildings and location) to be a part of the distribution process to those displaced in our area.
4. How is JBA handling money donated for Haiti? Where does the money go?
   As usual, all monies are handled using the best practices of ethical accounting. All funds earmarked for “Haiti Disaster Relief” are placed in a designated account. When needed, a check is cut or funds are transferred to an account in Haiti completely controlled by JBA. As the funds are spent, receipts are collected and a spending record kept. All receipts and records are returned to JBA and annually that account, along with all our accounts, is audited by a professional, third-party accounting firm. All funds given for “Haiti Disaster Relief” will be used to purchase items needed to feed, heal and repair the country of Haiti. This includes medical supplies, building materials, transportation costs, and certain food items that are not donated. None of these funds will be diverted to other ministry causes or used by the Jacksonville Baptist Association to fund our on-going ministry here in Jacksonville.
5. How do I make out a check?
   You can give online  at www.jbahaiti.org/blog/haiti-earthquake-response/or you can mail a check labeled Haiti Disaster Relief to:
   Jacksonville Baptist Association
   2700 University Blvd S.
   Jacksonville, FL 32216
   
6. Are my donations tax deductible?
   Yes, both monetary and in-kind gifts are tax deductible. JBA will provide donors with a charitable tax receipt letter to use when filing your taxes.
7.  Why does the humanitarian aid seem so slow in getting there?
   First of all, you have to understand the stages of disaster relief in general.
   *Stage One – Search and Rescue -immediate help for those in danger (first 24 hrs)
   *Stage Two – Assessment and Response – trained teams arrive to prioritize
               needs, determine infrastructure, and coordinate resources (24-48 hrs)
   *Stage Three – Recovery – this is when most volunteers arrive to meet needs like
               food, clothing, and shelter and begin the clean-up process (48-72 hrs)
   *Stage Four – Rebuilding – long term efforts to help the community to return to
               some sense of normalcy (weeks to years)
   Secondly, in this case, you have to understand Haiti. Prior to the earthquake, doing anything in Haiti was difficult. Extreme poverty, lack of resources and materials, and a fragile political situation were just a few of the barriers any group faced who tried to minister in Haiti. The earthquake has placed enormous stress on an already overstressed system. Those arriving to help have had to start from scratch to develop ways to determine needs and distribute resources. Combine all this with the severity of the damage, loss of life and the fact that the entire world is trying to converge on a piece of land the size of Maryland and you can understand why the logjam occurred. 
8. Where are we now? (What stage?)
   Due to the difficulties in organizing the effort, it seems like all four stages are now taking place simultaneously. Wednesday I just heard of survivors being found (stage 1) and someone rejoicing because a construction team had arrived to rebuild her home (stage 4).
9. How long will this recovery take?
   If Katrina was any indication, it will take 12-18 months to start seeing progress, but it will take years to rebuild.
10. Can I go to Haiti?
    Absolutely, we will need teams to go down as often as possible for the next few months, and we will continue to take teams down at least monthly after that. Team members do not have to possess medical or construction skills; other skills needed include teaching, cooking, organizing, and a willingness to serve.
11. How is JBA helping Haitians?
    By far the worst of the damage occurred in Port-au-Prince, the nation’s capital and the largest city in Haiti with the highest population. Our ministry is located one hour northwest of there near the city of Cabaret. There was some damage that occurred in this area and many of the displaced are coming to us for assistance. We have assisted by providing a safe place for them to stay inside our compound, providing meals, medical care, and spiritual care. Soon we will be assisting the community with rebuilding their homes and their lives.
12. How can I sponsor a child?
    Our Haiti Child Sponsorship Program connects the needy children in our orphanage and school with caring donors. For $50 a month, you will receive the name, personal information and a picture of your child. Sponsors are encouraged to correspond with their child and send gifts on special days. The money goes to provide for the basic needs of the child, like food, caregivers, and an education. To sponsor a child go to www.jbahaiti.org and click on “Sponsor a Child” or contact Andrea Benton at bentandy@comcast.net.
13. How can I adopt an orphan?
    JBA has an Adoption Screening Process that is guided by an excellent team led by Pastor Mark Epperson. To begin this process you can call the JBA Office at 904.727.6800 or e-mail dgarrett@jaxbaptist.org, You will be sent prerequisite forms that need be completed and returned along with a processing fee. While all of our children can be sponsored, not all of our children are adoptable. Special care, wisdom, and patience is required to adopt a child from Haiti.

 During this extraordinary time, the government is allowing parents (who are already determined to be “able to adopt”) to receive their child (who has been determined to be “adoptable”). This only applies to those prospective parents and children already in the process.    

Magnitude 5.9
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 06:03:44 AM at epicenter
Location 18.428°N, 72.875°W
Depth 9.9 km (6.2 miles) (poorly constrained)
Region HAITI REGION
Distances 60 km (35 miles) WSW of PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti

The word is that everything is OK at our site in Cabaret.

Monday, our older orphans fixed and brought food and drinks to 160 children quake victims.

Our Jennifer was one of the adoptions expedited by the disaster. She arrived in Orlando Tuesday night and was connected with her new parents Bob and Linda Phelps of Live Oak, FL. Before she left our orphanage, the workers and children gathered around her for a “departure prayer”.

Our staff have tended to the inuries of those affected by the quake.

Please remember Cabaret Baptist Children’s Home, its staff, and the precious children in prayer during this difficult time.

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