Our hearts have been moved as we have watched the images during the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti.  Yet we know that God has not been surprised by this disaster.  In fact, quite the opposite, He is at work in this situation bringing glory and honor to His name. In partnership with "Haiti 4 Him", DELTA's strategy is to mobilize prayer, short-term mission teams and giving for long-term relief and recovery of Haiti. 

The size and breadth of the destruction is staggering.  The death toll from the earthquake is now feared to reach to 200,000 and around 1.5 million people were rendered homeless by the earthquake.  When you look at the immensity of it all, it is easy to wonder where to start or how you can make a difference, but you can. Churches in America have an opportunity to partner long-term with churches in the affected areas by providing prayer, financial support, and basic necessities and by sending church teams.

"Haiti for Him" was created to share news and information about a strategic partnership of faith-based church and para-church ministries coming together to bring hope and restoration to the people of Haiti impacted by the 2010 earthquake.  Partner ministries include:

• Abundant Life Church, Happy Valley, OR - A two campus church committed to pray, provide volunteers, supplies, a financial support long-term.   www.coolchurch.com
• CBAmerica, Longmont, CO – A network of over 1500 churches across the United States.  www.cbamerica.org
• DELTA Ministries, Vancouver, WA – Prepare, train and mobilize churches on short-term mission teams and funding for relief and recovery efforts.  www.deltaministries.com
• Missions Door, Denver, CO – Has had an effective ministry in Haiti for many years, capably led by indigenous Haitian missionaries.  Missions Door will establish and oversee the long-term field strategy in Haiti, which includes five strategies below.  www.missionsdoor.org
• Trinity Hope, Lebanon, TN - Trinity/Hope provides a hot, nutritious daily meal to children, teachers and cooks in schools in Haiti, using an established and successful feeding program.  www.trinityhope.org
• Window of Hope, Anthem, AZ - Non-profit Christian charity that feeds the hungry, clothes the naked and treats the sick and sponsors free medical clinics around the world.  www.windowofhope.org
• WorldVenture, Littleton, CO – Committing support through their Samaritan Fund.  www.worldventure.com

Clinics -- We have one clinic, opened only days ago and seeing about 150 patients per day.  There are few on staff and supplies are running out.  We will be able to open as many as four more clinics at locations already being considered, and their needs will include medical personnel, support personnel, equipment and medical supplies.

Pastoral Care -- We are partnering with a pastor who is the president of a key Haitian pastoral association that includes over 750 evangelical churches.  Our role will be to come alongside pastors and their families and help them become stable so they can assist those in their congregations.  Our role will also include post-trauma and crisis counseling, repairing or rebuilding churches, and helping people in the congregations repair or rebuild their homes.

Schools and Orphanages -- The range of opportunities is vast and will be ongoing.  Before the earthquake Trinity Hope was feeding over 10,000 children a day.  The schools and orphanages need help in repairing and rebuilding, and there is much to do in ministry to the kids, the staff, and others.

Jimani -- Just on the Dominican side of the border is a town called Jimani.  Before the earthquake, it was a healthy town with normal issues.  Since the quake, the city's borders have begun to swell as refugees pour in.  Our partners are working to create a beachhead for ministry there.  The needs are vast and range from first-aid, to digging latrines, to food service, and so much more.

Villages -- Our partners currently have seven acres where they will create a new community and all that it  needs.  This was the plan before the quake.  Now, our partners want to continue with this new village concept, but are looking to us to help them create not one, but possibly as many as seven new communities.

How is God calling you to be a part of His plan?

• Prayer - Commit to pray daily for those who have lost loved ones, those injured and in need of care and those in need of basic supplies.  Pray also for God to move His Church to show His love practically with aid and verbally by sharing the love of Jesus Christ.
  
  
• Going - If your church wants to send a team or you want to be a part of a team fill out our online registration form

• Giving - Give to help mobilize Haiti Relief and Recovery Teams.

If God is calling you or your church to be a part of His plan to restore Haiti and show His love, please contact Tory Ruark at DELTA Ministries or by phone at 520-404-0841.