In a brief phone conversation last night (Feb. 4th), Kristy wanted everyone to know that the team in Haiti this week is safe, and working very hard in difficult circumstances. On Wednesday alone, the team treated 527 patients. On Thursday, from what we understood (between background noise, connection static, and unfamiliar names), they were in Carrefour, an extremely poor and distressed area of Port-au-Prince, and saw over 400 patients. This week's team is spending all of their time in Port-au-Prince, or just outside of town.
Please continue to pray for the health, safety, and strength of all who are volunteering their time and skills to minister in Jesus' name. May their gifts of presence provide hope and comfort to each person they encounter.
On another note, you have undoubtedly heard of the missionaries who were arrested in Haiti for attempting to transport children across the border into the Dominican Republic. Media sources in our country have described them as "American Baptist," meaning that they are Baptists from America. They are not in any way a part of, or associated with, "American Baptist Churches USA," the denomination in which Kristy serves through International Ministries. For further clarification, click here.
posted by Soozi Whitten Ford (Convener, Kristy Engel's MPT)
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