As you know, a 7.0 earthquake struck the capital city of Port-au-Prince on January 12, causing devastation and destruction throughout the area. Many thousands have lost their lives, others continue to need emergency medical attention and much of the city is in shambles. A second earthquake of 6.0 hit outside the capital on January 19 and it, too, was felt in the Cap Haitien area, where the main OMS ministry center in Haiti is located 80 miles north of Port-au-Prince. We have received news from our team in Cap Haitien that, although shaken, no one on our team was harmed.

OMS has two ministry centers in Port-au-Prince: a church belonging to the OMS-related Fellowship of Emmaus Churches and a guest house known as “The Villa.” The largest church building of the Emmaus Churches was completely destroyed. The Villa’s outside wall was destroyed, but we are so grateful that all the personnel is safe. We need your continued prayers and financial help. Right now, the money raised is being used to purchase food, water and medical supplies. Additional funds are also needed for fuel to keep Radio 4VEH on the air, which is ministering to thousands and thousands of troubled Haitians, giving them hope and comfort in the midst of tragedy.

In Ireland giving to OMS can be done through iMAP charity status see our GIVING page for details.

Donations can be sent for project #405120 - Haiti Relief Fund. Click here to donate now.

Click here for more information on the Haiti crisis.

Listen to Marketing and Communications Director for Radio 4VEH Kate Michel on Moody Radio.