How to Help Haiti

As you probably know, the nation of Haiti was hit by a major earthquake on Tuesday 1/12. Millions of people need emergency aid. In times like this it’s easy to feel helpless.

But there is something you can do to help!! You can pray for those affected by this disaster. You can also donate a little money to help provide immediate relief.

Convoy of Hope, Samaritans Purse, and Cross International are organizations that have men and women on the ground right now ready to provide immediate assistance.

Please consider a single donation of $25, $50, or $100.

Visit convoyofhope.com,samaritanspurse.org, or crossinternational.org/relief

1. Pray that rescue workers will be able to reach any trapped victims who are still alive.
2. Pray for those who have been left homeless by this disaster, that they will find provision and safety.
3. Pray that emergency aid, such as food and water, will arrive swiftly and move smoothly to affected areas. Pray as well that any disruption to transportation, such as fuel shortages, will be minimized.
4. Pray that communication will be restored and cell phone service will become dependable so families and emergency workers can make the contacts they need.
5. Pray for God's protection and strength for emergency workers. Ask God to give responders wisdom as to how they can most effectively confront this disaster.
6. Pray that the people of Haiti be protected from the spread of disease in coming days and weeks, and that clean water and food will remain available.
7. Pray for missions personnel in Haiti. Ask God to protect them as well as provide wisdom and strength in coming days and weeks, as they engage in relief efforts.
8. Pray for provision among the people of Haiti in coming weeks and months, as a large part of the population will be unemployed.
9. Pray that security and order will be maintained in affected areas.
10. Pray that Christians around the world will be moved to action, both through heartfelt prayer and tangible giving, in response to this crisis.
11. Pray that in the midst of this terrible crisis, Haitians will turn their hearts toward God and receive His gift of salvation as they experience His love through the caring hands of Christians extended toward them.