EVANGELISTIC WORLD OUTREACH
On January 12th, the island of Haiti was devastated with a 7.0 scale earthquake. As a third world nation, life for the Haitian people is a daily struggle – food, water, shelter, transportation, etc. After this catastrophe, the need has increased exponentially. Many of our workers and church members have lost their homes and most or all of their belongings.
Our headquarters building in Port-au-Prince, while still standing, has been extensively damaged. An American builder in Haiti has assessed and estimated the damage to be around $200,000. The roads have made it impossible to reach our southern churches and fully assess the damage, however, we believe that our church in Ti Goave has sustained damages at minimum of $65,000.
Please consider purchasing supplies and/or a financial contribution to assist with the aid and/or re-building process.
We praise God that while the needs are great, not only are we safe, but all of our pastors and their families are also safe and unharmed. God is faithful!!
Finally and most importantly, please keep Haiti in your prayers. We have seen that ever since this disaster has begun, the power of prayer has been changing the circumstances.
The need is enormous; however we know that with God all things are possible. He is ultimately our SOURCE, and He loves the Haitian people even more than we do.
Clockwise from top left:
Congregation rejoices on 2nd Sunday after earthquake, Carole's apartment and Depot collapsed, Apollon has worked for EWO since Day 1 -- he is over 90 years old
Earthquake Update
List of Supplies Needed
Medical
Triple antibiotic ointment
Telfa pads (non stick pads)
surgical masks
Gauze pads and gauze rolls
Tape
Cotton balls
Gloves
Hydrogen peroxide
Ibuprofen and Tylenol (adult and children)
Benadryl
Antibiotics for children and adults
I.V. solutions
Catheters
Antiseptic wipes (Germ-ex)
Surgical Masks
Bedding/Toiletries
Army cots
Tents
Hand soap
Powdered detergent
Small battery radios
Flashlights
Batteries (all sizes)
Beds and mattresses
Sheets and pillow cases
Bed Pillows
Blankets
Towels
Toilet Paper
Soap
Deodorant
Tooth Paste
Tooth Brushes
Food
Dry foods, rice and beans
Canned meats
Cooking oil
Canned vegetables
Bottled water
Gatorade
Powdered milk
Powdered juice
Sugar
Spaghetti
Tomato paste
Cooking Supplies
Cooking pots (3 qts...heavy duty)
Paper plates
Paper cups (hot and cold)
Plastic utensils
Metal drinking cups and plates
Plastic pitchers
Trays
Construction Supplies
Lumber:
2x4x16
2x6x16
2x8x16
2x10x16
Plywood 1/2" and 3/4"
Other Construction Needs:
12' Metal tin for roofing
Cement
Generators
Extra cords heavy duty
Electric jack hammers
Step ladders 8-10 ft.
Nails 12 #16
Cement mixer
Block machine
Light fixtures - porcelain base light fixtures
PVC cleaner and adhesive
PVC pipe - 3/4, 1/2 in. and fittings
Picks
Sledge hammers
Wheelbarrows - solid tires, if possible
Locks, wiring #12 roll
Black tape
Wiring nuts
Welding rods - 1/8 "
Current Prayer Needs
1) Quiet the Earth - the tremors are still coming
2) Orderly Distribution - that no one gets hurt and everyone receives supplies needed
3) Gas - to be able to get supplies to the people
4) People - that they will see the real need to trust in God
5) Peace - people are getting desperate with no food and little or no water so looting has begun
For more information detailing where to drop off supplies, up-to-date info on the relief effort in Haiti, or to post questions or words of encouragement, go to our Facebook link below.
EWO is a 501(c)(3) non- profit organization
