This is a picture of the house behind Pastor Pierre's house. It is basically reduced to a pile of rubble with a broken roof over it. It's former occupants now live in their yard under a tarp. You see sights like this all over the area around PAP. The cause of collapse other than the earthquake?? Poor quality building materials and poor construction techniques. The people buy what they can afford, and build with the techniques they know.

There are no building codes or inspections that we know of.

What an opportunity to teach quality construction methods!! Although the people will still not be able to afford quality products.

It makes me think of how we live our lives. Are we living for the Lord, solidly built on His foundations as quality believers? Or do we scrimp on the quality, building to our own specifications??

I long to be able to do more for the Haitian people. I believe that rebuilding Haiti needs to include a lot of education, and Pastor Pierre's model is a perfect example of how to meet the people where they are. Meet the physical needs, then work on their spiritual needs, and then send them out to their own people to continue the process.

In regards to the tents and supplies we are collecting you can reach us here or send us an email. cpeterson2@stny.rr.com Thanks again for following along.

Also Tim talked with E'Tienne this evening. She is in Atlanta and hopes to fly home tomorrow. She is feeling better but is still weak and tired. Please continue to pray for her.

Tim and Cindy