People to pray for

There is still lots in the news about Haiti.  And the needs can seem overwhelming at times.  Just the scale of the human suffering is massive.  But of all the things you can do, the most useful is to pray.  I thought I would introduce you to some people we know here in Haiti that could use your prayers at the present time.

We have known Josue since we first came to Haiti in November of 2006.  He has always been a help to us and someone we can put our confidence in.  By God’s grace he was not injured though his home was damaged.  Josue is discouraged by the prospects for Haiti and the way the government is dealing with the problem.  He is afraid to sleep inside the house.

Also pray for Pastor Leon (pictured) and his son Juvens.  We spent part of a day in Port-au-Prince with Pastor Leon visiting his home and the homes of other church members.  His son Juvens has typhoid fever.  Pray for his healing and these types of illnesses would not become a problem in Haiti.  Pray for Pastor Leon as he helps us to restart worship services at the Port-au-Prince church plant.

Many of you know Max, my oftentime interpreter.  Max is currently in Port-au-Prince living and working with our good friend Randy Lodder.  We spoke with Max for a little while Saturday and are encouraged by his growing trust in God through these very challenging times.  His grandmother is still missing after 5 weeks and this is very hard on Max and his family.  Pray they might hear some definite word.  Pray for Max as he continues to work helping in Port-au-Prince and wonders about the future of Haiti.

We knew that Genie and her family were safe following the quake but had not seen them before Saturday.  Douglas Clawson and I were eating lunch at the Visa Lodge when I heard Genie’s voice.  I was able to greet her and her story.  Genie and her husband Wicki own Wahoo Bay Resort near our house.  They also run a importing business and have several apartment buildings.  Pray for them as they try to rebuild their businesses that employ many Haitians.  Pray that God would continue to work in their hearts and minds.  We give thanks for them, particularly as Wicki has been involved in getting the wharf in Port-au-Prince running again.

Earlier in the day we visited the Aksena family.  They are faithful attenders of the Port-au-Prince church.  The picture shows them and their 6 kids at their home.  They live in the home of a friend but are afraid to sleep indoors.  Pray that God would continue to provide for them.  It is wonderful to hear of their trust in God and see the joy on the children’s faces.  God is good.