Announcements

Haiti update 11:00 am

February 8, 2010

We received an email from Pastor Joe Shihady last night. He said that everything is going good. Thanks for your prayers.

Haiti Earthquake/ Connie Anderson Update

February 6, 2010

Pastor Joe Shihady and Brother David Fenley arrived safely at Connie's home today.

Haiti Earthquake/ Connie Anderson Update

February 5, 2010

Pastor Joe Shihady and Brother David Fenley of Macedonia Missions arrived safely in the Dominican Republic this evening. They will overnight there and fly to Haiti Sat. morning. They were not able to take as many supplies as hoped due to airline baggage restrictions. Our contact with the US Southern Command is continuing to work on getting the military drop done. Thank you for your continued prayers.

Haiti Earthquake/ Connie Anderson Update 10:00am

February 3, 2010

Connie has still not received the military supply drop. Pastor Joe Shihady & a man from Macedonia Missions will be flying to Haiti on Friday with MFI (Missionary Flights International). They will be flying in a small plane and only able to take very little with them. Please continue to pray that the military supplies can be delivered and for safety!

Haiti Earthquake/ Connie Anderson Update 9:45 am

January 29, 2010

We last spoke w/ Connie Thursday evening. They have not yet recieved the military supply drop. She stated that the winds had picked up and did not think that they would be able to fly until conditions improved. Our understanding is that the she is on the list to receive supplies. Please pray for the right timing. We are also continuing to work on getting Pastor Joe Shihady and Roland Eldridge in the country to help them.

Haiti Earthquake/ Connie Anderson Update 9:00am

January 27, 2010

We heard from our US Military Southern Command this morning and they are working on getting supplies to Connie. Please pray that this can be done soon. The Communication w/ Connie is on and off. We have not heard from her since Monday afternoon.

Haiti Earthquake/ Connie Anderson Update 5:00pm

January 25, 2010

Valerie's flight was unable to land near Petit Goave and was diverted to the Dominican Republic. We are not sure what that means as far as her being able to get to Connie. Please pray that she can get there. We were able to chat with Connie for a few minutes this afternoon. They are getting very low on fuel and other supplies. However they continue to see God at work. Zizi reports that over 100 were saved during the nightly meetings in town this weekend.

Haiti Earthquake/ Connie Anderson Update 9:00 am

January 25, 2010

Pray for Mrs. Valerie Ware Stancil & Mr. Greg Rife who will be flying in to Haiti this morning. She grew up in Haiti as a missionary child. They will be flying in with a relief organization and will be able to take a minimal amount of urgently needed supplies. The plan is for Valerie and Greg to return to the States on Tuesday. Please pray for their safety.

Haiti Earthquake/ Connie Anderson Update 9:00 am

January 24, 2010

Connie was able to call last night. They are safe and she was able to get her water filtration working. However, they are running low on supplies. Please continue to pray for funds and that we will be able to arrange a military supply drop.

Haiti Earthquake/Connie Anderson Update 3:00 pm

January 22, 2010

We are still working on getting the needed supplies to Connie and the Orphans she is responsible for. This morning our church fleet mechanic flew to Haiti and will be working with another relief agency out of Petit Goave. We are praying that he will be able to make contact with Connie and be able to get some of her equipment running again. He was unable to take tools in with him but Connie still has Terry's tools and tools that Pastor Joe Shihady has taken in over the years. Please continue to pray for safety, for the much needed funds, and that the transport of equipment & supplies can be done soon.

Haiti Earthquake/Connie Anderson Update 11:00am

January 19, 2010

Connie is now at her home near Petit Goave. We were able to talk with her briefly this morning. Praise the Lord for safe travel. Pray that we can get a military supply drop at her home. They are in need of staples, water, and fuel.

Donations for Haiti

January 17, 2010

FYI those interested in donating to the needs of Connie Anderson and the Haitian mission works the Andersons started can send contributions to Bethel designated Connie Anderson.

Haiti Earthquake/Connie Anderson Update 9:30am

January 17, 2010

Connie is still in Port-au-Prince this morning. Zizi notified her that the church building in Petit Goave collapsed but the church family is going to have services this morning. Praise the Lord His church still remains. Zizi is planning to return after church this morning and take her back to her house near Petit Goave this afternoon or monday. Pray for safe travel.

Haiti Earthquake/Connie Anderson Update 6:00pm

January 16, 2010

Connie, who is still in Port-au-Prince, was able to get an email out to the mission board yesterday with several encouraging notes. 1.) She was able to make phone contact w/TiKene who is her helper at the orphanage. All of the kids had to listen in as well. They needed to hear Connie's voice. All are doing well. 2.) She was able to confirm that Pastor Franck and Zizi are safe. 3.) There is a missionary pastor from New York who is in Petit Goave, the town near her home. He is working to get the road repaired so that they can get supplies in. 4.) She met a U.S. Special Forces soldier who just happens to be a former Missionary Kid that grew up in the region of her home. He is working to be able to help in the restoration of the Petit Goave area, which sustained severe damage. Pray that his leadership will allow this. Praise the Lord for answered prayer. Keep praying!

Haiti Earthquake/Connie Anderson Update 11:00 am

January 15, 2010

Connie is still at the mission house in Port Au Prince. She is staying in the yard of the property due to damage to the house. They have hired Haitian guards for protection. The mission board is trying to work w/the US Embassy to get her airlifted back to her house on the mountain. Pray that this can be done ASAP.

Haiti Earthquake/ Connie Anderson 4:00 pm

January 14, 2010

Connie was able to get a call out to the mission board today. She is staying at the mission house in Port Au Prince and is safe. Zizi was able to make it back to the area of her home however the region sustained heavy damage therefore they are unable to get a vehicle to the house due to road damage etc. They will have to use animals to get the supplies to the house. All are safe and sound at the house. So we praise the Lord that they survived. Keep Prayin!

Haiti Earthquake/ Connie Anderson 11:00 a.m.

January 13, 2010

Connie sent a email to us last night approx. 8:45 p.m. We assume that she is at the mission house in Port Au Prince. She is fine but has been unable to contact Tikene who is at her home on the mountain with the children.

Haiti Earthquake/Connie Anderson 8:50 a.m.

January 13, 2010

Connie sent a text message to another missionary at 8:00 p.m. last evening. She had just left a grocery store before it collapsed. Praise the Lord she survived the quake. No other communication since.

Haiti Earthquake/Connie Anderson 8:15 a.m.

January 13, 2010

Please Pray for Connie Anderson, our missionary in Haiti. She was in Port Au Prince at the time of the Earthquake. As of this morning we have been unable to make contact. We will post updates as they are available.