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Call to Prayer for Haiti

On Tuesday January 12th, a major earthquake occurred off the coast of Port-Au-Prince, the capital city of Haiti. You may have read the news reports of widespread devastation and significant human suffering.

Arrow is calling our leadership community to prayer for the Christian leaders in Haiti who are now mobilizing to bring hope and healing, amidst their own personal loss and confusion. In times of calamity God’s leaders bring hope, healing, and compassion to those that are in need, and do so often with great personal sacrifice and cost.

We have a long standing and deep relationship with the Salvation Army, Southern Territory. The email below was sent to the Southern Territory by the Salvation Army, Director of Disaster Services in Haiti. We pray along with the Salvation Army and the many other Christian ministries that are serving the people of Haiti.

January 13th, 2010:
“Words cannot begin to describe the devastation that has taken place in Port au Prince, Haiti.
I am the Director of Disaster Services for The Salvation Army in Haiti, and I am from the United States…
When the earthquake struck, I was driving down the mountain from Petionville. Our truck was being tossed to and fro like a toy, and when it stopped, I looked out the windows to see buildings "pancaking" down, like I have never witnessed before. Traffic, of course, came to a stand-still, while thousands of people poured out into the streets, crying, carrying bloody bodies, looking for anyone who could help them. We piled as many bodies into the back of our truck, and took them down the hill with us, hoping to find medical attention. All of them were older, scared, bleeding, and terrified. It took about 2 hours to go less than 1 mile. Traffic was horrible, devastation was everywhere, and suffering humanity was front and center.
When we could drive no further, we left the truck parked on the side of the street, and walked the remaining 2 miles to get back to the {Salvation} Army compound. What I found was very sad! All of the security walls were down. The Children's Home itself seems pretty intact, but our quarters, which is attached, are destroyed. Unlivable. The walls and ceiling are still standing - but so badly compromised that I wouldn't even think of trying to stay there. All of the children, and hundreds of neighbors, are sleeping in our playground area tonight. Occasionally, there is another tremor - another reminder that we are not yet finished with this calamity. And when it comes, all of the people cry out and the children are terrified.
As I am sitting outside now, with most people trying to get a little sleep, I can hear the moans and cries of the neighbors. One of our staff went to a home in the neighborhood, to try to be of assistance to the woman who lived there. But she was too late.
The scene will be repeated over and over again. Tomorrow, we will begin the process of assessing damage, learning about casualties, and preparing for the future. “

In addition to prayer, Arrow alumni are responding to the disaster in Haiti through the organizations they serve with:

World Vision

Salvation Army

Food for the Hungry

To donate financially towards Haitian relief efforts, follow the links (above).