Source: Mission Network News, August 26, 2021
Many Haitians have resumed church services inside church buildings damaged by the 7.2 magnitude earthquake on August 14. Christians are mourning the dead but also praising God for their own safety.
Meanwhile, relief efforts into the country have been hampered by gang violence. Various groups have blocked roads and even hijacked vehicles transporting food. One gang leader has offered a truce to allow aid into the damaged peninsula where the earthquake hit, but it’s not clear how much of an impact it would make unless more gangs commit as well.
As the aid trickles in, some politicians have begun supplying it themselves or even using their planes to transport injured patients. They are especially motivated to do so by the upcoming general elections.
The full story shares how one ministry is responding. See also additional MNN reports about ministry efforts in Haiti. Typically these articles include prayer points and other ways to respond.
See also Churches In Haiti Lie In Ruins After The Earthquake But Still Try To Comfort And Help (NPR)