Whisper, Peace Be Still

As we are here in the States enjoying our furlough and family and friends, our hearts are being pulled back to Haiti.  Hurricane Matthew is a Category 4 storm that is projected to hit Haiti tonight, bringing 140mph winds and up to 40 inches of rain, and slowly move north over 24 hours.  Over the past few days, those in Haiti have tried to make preparations, gathering water, flashlights, and non-perishables, and closing or boarding up windows.

We have a lot of concerns for the Hospital, our friends, and all of the people of Haiti.  This could be so devastating, the damage to life and property and infrastructure, the flimsy mud huts, the possible mudslides, the water threat to those near the coast who have little to no shelter and no place else to go.    (Read more about Haiti's evacuation of residents near the coast here:  http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/10/03/hurricane-matthew-could-bring-40-inches-rain-to-haiti.html)

Today we were able to be a part of a prayer conference call with lots of people in the States who have connections to work projects in Haiti and Jamaica.  It was a blessing to know that so many took the time to gather to take their requests to God.  Scripture verses and the story of how Jesus calmed the storm were shared.

We ask for your prayers as Matthew approaches.  Please pray for safety and protection for all those in Haiti. Pray for the continued operation of Hospital Lumiere.  Please pray that God will whisper "Peace, be still" to the hearts of those facing the storm, and to the winds and waves themselves.