Helping Haiti

On January 12, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti, the worst earthquake to hit the poverty-enslaved country in hundreds of years. Estimates of those killed range from 50,000-200,000 but only time will tell. The devastation is so severe that, as of now, there’s really no way to know the exact details. Travel into the country is severely limited, which means that much-needed supplies are coming in slowly at best. People are still being rescued from the wreckage. Our friend Mark Driscoll has flown to Haiti to help spearhead relief work on the part of churches in the U.S. Driscoll’s first reaction: “Landed in hell.”

The churches in the United States are left wanting to help but without clear direction. Sending people may not be the best immediate solution and there are so many charities that it’s difficult to know who to trust.

We have decided to partner with Churches Helping Churches, an effort led by Mark Driscoll and James MacDonald. This organization will allow our resources to aid those who can most quickly put them to immediate use: the churches on the ground in Haiti. It frees us from wondering how our money will be spent and assures us that the name of Christ will go forth, even in the midst of great tragedy.

We ask that you prayerfully consider how God is leading you to help those suffering in Haiti. If you wish to partner with us in this effort, check can be made out to Church of the Cross and must be designated “Haiti” and we will direct the resources accordingly.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Wade Myers and Brent Thomas

• Visit the Churches Helping Churches website