Pastor Lloyd

Haiti Relief Update - 1/22 10PM

Greetings from Calvary Old Bridge!

Things are beginning to pick up momentum….

JACMEL:

Much as He did after Katrina, the Lord seems to be bringing a number of CC’s together to focus on ministry in a specific area — in this case Jacmel.

As our recon team prepares to return to the US this weekend we are planning to insert a combined CCOB / CC Costa Mesa / Cornerstone CC / Castlerock CC team into Jacmel on Sunday with the specific goal of establishing a long-term base of operations.  Tim Wylie will be part of this group, and he’ll be looking to see how we can deploy the tents, huts, and other resources stored after the ministry at Bay St. Louis ended.  He’s also in touch with Mercy Chefs and other organizations who might come together in this endeavor as well.  We’re also in touch with Chet Lowe (CC Ft. L & Patmos Ministries) who is coordinating cargo transport via boat out of Florida.  Combined with the relationship we have with the Dominican navy, this seems to be a promising avenue.

We have a long ways to go before we’re up and running, but the Lord seems to be pointing us in a direction and we’re trusting that He will continue to open doors and redirect us as necessary.

JIMANI:

This morning’s USA Today had an article that mentions the hospitals in Jimani where our teams have been helping out since last Saturday:  http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2010-01-21-Haiti-Dominican_N.htm

We have heard from several CC’s that have medical personnel on standby to deploy, and we’ll be following up as soon as we have housing re-established in the area.  A hotel/motel we had negotiated to take over for the duration reneged on the deal — we’re guessing that someone made them an offer “they couldn’t refuse.”

We have one medical team scheduled to arrive this weekend, and Lord willing we’ll have alternative arrangements in place very soon and can begin facilitating additional medical teams.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

In addition to all of the above, please pray:

*  Wisdom and vision for the new leaders that arrived yesterday.

*  Travel mercy for departing and returning teams.

*  Medical supplies — still a desperate need for surgical supplies & equipment

*  Clarity and unity as multiple CC’s and other ministries come together to serve.