This year i would really like to see this blog used more to share stories of people in PNG and MAF. In saying that it is hard due to how time consuming it can be. I first heard of the big Earthquake in Haiti Wednesday night and since then I haven’t heard too much about it except how the MAF program has been affected by the disaster. MAF US operates the MAF program in Haiti with seven missionary families and some national staff. All seven families are accounted for and have been evacuated except for essential staff members. Sadly one national staff member is presumed dead. I would like to post stories from their website over the next week despite being old news, to update what has been happening. Please pray for them during this difficult time as they try to minister and take part in the relief effort. Also for the national staff that have been affected and the people of Haiti. Please find the story below and others at the MAF US website.
1. Homes in a Port-pu-Prince neighborhood (photo taken by MAF Aircraft Engineer Todd Edgerton)
All MAF (Mission Aviation Fellowship) missionary staff in Haiti are uninjured following a devastating earthquake that measured 7.0 on the Richter scale.
“We are grateful to God for his protection of our missionary staff,” said John Boyd, MAF president and CEO. “We do not yet know the status of our Haitian staff members, and ask for your prayers for all the people of Haiti during this time of great sorrow.”
Thousands of people are believed to be dead, and tens of thousands may have lost their homes. Much of the infrastructure in Haiti has been damaged, making travel and communication difficult. Food is in short supply.
MAF has served the missionary community and the people of Haiti since 1986. Seven MAF missionary families and seven Haitian staff members with three aircraft fly to 16 remote airstrips from a base of operations in Port-au-Prince. Government aid agencies, non-profit disaster relief organizations and others traditionally look to MAF for substantial assistance.
According to initial reports, some MAF homes may have sustained damage. MAF personnel have not been able to assess any damage that may have occurred to the ministry facilities at the airport.
To respond, MAF has set up the Haiti Disaster and Recovery Fund. To make your gift, click here. MAF expects to work with other relief agencies as they begin providing disaster assistance.
