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Update on the Homes for Haiti Project
I just wanted to send out an update on the Homes for Haiti project. Although Tom could not attend the last trip to Haiti because of his knee replacement surgery, we do have word on the homes. They were release from customs and are now being assembled. Matt, who is coordinator for C.O.R. E., went to Haiti to teach locals how to assemble the homes. They did not weather well sitting at the dock and while being held in customs, so they have had to come up with another way of shipping. The Lutherans are assuming the responsibility of shipping the remaining homes to Haiti, which is a blessing. There has been an understanding with customs in Haiti, so there will not be the problems with the next 225 homes that will be shipped. The work at the warehouse in League City will continue until the last of the homes that were started are completed and then the project will end.
The people of Haiti were thrilled with the homes and will live in them until permanent housing is available. So know that what you gave to the project is in the process of coming to completion and the people of Haiti are blessed.
Check out the following site to see the first pictures of the homes in Haiti.
Don’t forget to check out the FDS website for updates regularly. We will have the pictures posted from Tom’s trip in June soon.
May the Lord continue to bless you for your faithfulness to His ministry through Friends Disaster Service.
Friends Disaster Service Lends A Hand With Heart
This is the story of the formation of a local disaster service. The year was 1990 and there was a guest speaker at church one evening. Tom Hoke decided to attend to hear what he had to say about a Christian disaster service organization from Ohio. He had felt the tug on his heart to become active in service work. As the coordinator for the Friends Disaster Service began his talk, it was as if God was speaking himself. Tom instantly knew that this was the answer to his prayer. Without a doubt, Tom knew this was what God wanted of him. The appeal was made for a coordinator in the Texas area. This was the service that the Lord had led him to be a part. This was the birth of Friends Disaster Service. (more…)
Scientists Point To Previously Undetected Fault Line As Cause Of Haiti Quake.
The AP (8/14, Callahan) reported Haiti’s devastating earthquake in January “was unleashed by a previously undetected fault line — not the well-known one scientists initially blamed, according to an analysis of new data.” Eric Calais, a professor of geophysics at Purdue University, said “it’s unclear how dangerous the new, unmapped fault might be or how its discovery changes the overall earthquake hazard risk for Haiti.” According to Calais “most, if not all, of the geologic movement that caused January’s magnitude-7.0 earthquake occurred along the newly uncovered fault, not the well-documented Enriquillo fault.” Calais said the findings “suggest Haiti’s seismic zone is far more complex than scientists had anticipated. But the new fault’s profile, including the possibility that it merges with the Enriquillo fault at some depth, won’t be known until scientists intensively study the region.”
On the way to Haiti…
Tom Hoke and Jim Secaur (from Ohio) are leaving Tuesday morning for a two week visit to Haiti. For the first week they will be in Jacmel, Haiti working with a group from Builders Without Borders. They will be doing needed repairs to a school in the area. The next week, Tom and Jim will go to Arcahaie where they will meet with a Friends Missionary, William Bertrand. While they are there they will help out with needed repairs. Be in prayer for their safety and well-being. Pray also that they will be a light to this devastated country.
Still working…every Wednesday and Saturday…
FDS-Tx Area is still working with several Christian disaster organizations at a warehouse in League City building Homes for Haiti. I have attached a flyer that explains. These temporary sleeping quarters can sleep a family of up to 12 people. Each home is 8′ x 10′ with two built-in bunks. This building will get them off the ground and provide a roof over their heads for the rainy season. We are looking for volunteers and funding. $600 will cover the materials for a home. We are also trying to find shipping for the homes. Those that were on board at the beginning of the project have now bowed out. If you know of anyone who could help in securing shipment, please let us know.The most important thing that we are asking for is prayer. Pray for the safety of volunteers as they build, pray for the hearts of those that can provide the shipping, pray for those who are going over to Haiti to assemble the homes, and pray for the people that will inhabit these homes. May our Lord bless them through the work that is being done in His name for His glory.Pray that the Lord reveals to you how He wants you to be a part of this ministry to the Haitians. We have contacted Eastern Region to work with the missionaries in Haiti.In Christ’s service because He loved us so much that He died for us,KathyHaiti homes update
We have completed nearly 200 homes. We are awaiting confirmation of shipment. We are praying that by the end of May the first homes will be shipped and a crew of volunteers will make the trip to Haiti. Be in prayer for the safety of the homes and the volunteers who will go over to assemble the homes. We are still working every Wednesday night and all day Saturday at the warehouse in League City (the old Academy building). Tom is there most of the time, so go by and see him. Even if you can’t work, drop by to see the operation. You can sense the Spirit when you enter the building, so that will confirm that the Lord is in control of the project.
Homes for Haiti Update
We are celebrating…the first 100 homes are complete and ready to ship to Haiti. If you have not been by the old Academy building at the corner of FM518 and I-45 to see the building going on, stop by and take a look. Work days for volunteers are Wednesday evenings 5-8, Fridays 9-4, and Saturdays 8-5. Anyone over the age of 12 is invited to help out. Skills are not required because on the job training is available. Donations are needed to help fund the efforts. It takes $600 to build and ship a home. If we don’t have materials, we can’t build homes. Your donations will provide the needed materials. We are working with other faith-based groups in this endeavor. Come be a part of this much needed effort. If you can’t help in the building, you can send donations to Friends Disaster Service, 925 E. Walker St. League City, Texas 77573 and earmark it for Haiti.
Do you want to be a part of something special?
Reminder to all that we are quickly closing in on the week of February 15-19 for work on homes in Seabrook, Dickinson, and San Leon. We are expecting a crew from Colorado to join us. I have heard from some of you who are planning to join us, but just am wondering if some others are planning to attend also.Blessings to you all as we endeavor to work together for the glory of the Lord,Up and Running Again
We had an error in one of our posts which prevented the blog from rendering correctly in Internet Explorer. We did not catch it for a long while so part of the home page was not visible for a little while. We are back in business on the web, so I hope you will keep an eye on us.
Thanks for your support and interest.
February Work Week
We are expecting a group in from Colorado to work the week of Feb. 14-19. We are wondering who else will be available to work that week. Yes, there is still work to be done. We will take help from one day to the entire week, whatever is convienent for you. Let us know if you can help.
Here’s hoping that your Christmas was full of blessings and that you are looking forward to the new year. May the new year be full of countless blessings from God as you strive to serve Him.
Looking forward to hearing from you.Kathy
Texas Severe Weather Alerts
- Fire Weather Watch issued September 04 at 3:50AM CDT expiring September 05 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo http://www.srh.noaa.gov/ama/