October 14, 2016

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ

As we send this out today our hearts are heavy for the Haitian people, especially those in the area God has planted us. We will be back in Haiti in a few days and will be able to assess the devastation first hand and hope to be able to report to you. We know there is more devastation that what is reported below. The internet will be the key to how well we can keep in touch and possibly send pictures too.

We want to urge you to not pass on this opportunity to bless others. Many of you have given already to help with the many needs there and as you continue to do so, God will bless and multiply your giving. Even if you can't give now, give when you can. This will be a rebuilding time. Not only physically but it will also test their faith in God. Most of them live each day in survival mode each day and so for their means of survival now destroyed it will be an even greater challenge.

Please pray God will use many to help with the many needs. Will YOU help them rebuild?

See picture below.

The below message is from Rousier, our interpreter and we want to share it with you: "After talking to most of the pastors in Mare-rouge, and the other 6 pastor groups that we disciple and minister to: this is what I found so far: Churches destroyed or need repairs; 24 Houses: destroyed or in need of repair 101 Animals perished:tc 500 (goats, pigs, donkey and mule) School buildings: 20 Gardens and trees destroyed: a lot The people would need food, water, clothes, shoes, hygiene products and love. As a group it is God's will to have a heart to those that are in need. The government won't really do much for those people, but instead they would make more money when stuff like that happened. So God is asking His people to help in every way they can. It it time to turn love into ACTION. Because we believe that Action speaks louder than words. This is just for some in our groups, if I would give an account for the commune (Mole Saint Nicolas) it would be a lot. God is not a little god; He IS a Big God. If He's asking you or telling to give or help those that are in need, He will show you. But you should never forget that “It is more blessing to give than to recieve”

Prayers are very important. Please keep praying for Haiti and the USA also in this time of re-elections.

Pray for our return and that we can get back up the mountain without any problems.

Blessings to All

Terry and Carolyn Routon

Northeast Baptist Church Haiti mission Fund

619 E Lincoln

Clinton MO 64735

Ps: is you want to collect some items to send to us or for us to take back next time we are back in the states, please talk with us about what you would like to collect and when. Also we ask that you help with the fees of shipping and customs which is $1.60 per pound.

also due to the hurricane, MFI, asked us to change our flight to October 20. You can reach us at 913-701-8977 through the 19th. We do not always have internet when traveling to Florida so phone is the best way if you need to reach us.