Just before 5:00 PM EST on January 12, 2010, Haiti experienced a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. The epicenter was located 10 miles SW of Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. Sister Anderson had traveled into Port-Au-Prince earlier in the day to purchase groceries and supplies. Listed below are updates as we have received them.

Haiti Disaster Relief Fund

2-13-2010
Our trip to Haiti was a great success.  We spent several days working around Sister Anderson's children's home. We spent one whole day just cleaning up things that were tossed around during the earthquake. 

One day we went down the mountain to Petit Goave where we met with the Lieutenant Colonel in charge of the Marine division there.  We were received well and he listened to our concerns for Sister Anderson.  Unfortunately, the Marines have finished the food and supply distribution aspect of their mission.  

The Marines did make an appearance at Sister Anderson's the following day and it was quite a site to see the Marines playing with the children at Sister Anderson's.

We were able to work on Sister Anderson's generator and get it working.  We were also able to work on the four wheeler, batteries for solar electric, and her computer and satellite internet access.

We were able to take supplies to Sister Anderson we brought with us on the plane, as well as, purchase several hundred dollars worth of groceries in the Dominican Republic to take to Sister Anderson.

Sister Anderson is doing well.  She needs to have eight batteries for her solar power replaced and needs a new water heater.  We are working on getting her a new generator and a new four wheeler too.  It is an 8.5 mile trip by four wheeler up the mountain to get to Sister Anderson.

Haiti Disaster Relief Fund

 2-3-2010
David Fenley, West Indies Field Director for Macedonia World Baptist Missions, and Joe Shihady, Sister Anderson's pastor, will be traveling to Haiti on Friday, February 5, 2010, to take supplies in and assist Connie Anderson.  Please pray for their safety.  They are limited to what they can take due to weight restrictions imposed by airlines.  They will actually purchase some supplies in the Dominican Republic to take in to Sister Anderson.  Please pray for traveling mercies and that they will be able to reach Sister Anderson with all the needed supplies.

Haiti Disaster Relief Fund

2-2-2010
Sister Connie Anderson reports that souls are still being saved.  Last Sunday, 30 people trusted Christ as their Saviour!  They continue to experience strong aftershocks.  So many people are living outside without any type of roof or covering.  Many are getting sick from the constant exposure to the weather.   Everything is so expensive.  One lady from Sister Anderson's area was given two tarps from the military for which she was so thankful. This lady did not make it very far at all until she was knocked to the ground, and her tarps were taken. 

Haiti Disaster Relief Fund

1-25-2010 4:36 PM
I finally have communication again and am so thankful for that. We are safe and doing okay. Still feeling strong tremors which usually come at night. Had the house checked and we were able to move back in but my what a mess. Had the kids still stay under the porch for one day so we could get the glass and everything off of the floor. "Things" really are nothing when we consider how much the Lord has been with us and we are all safe and have a home to come to. Downtown church is gone, but so is the city of TiGoave. All of the old downtown buildings have fallen. Frank's and Zizi's homes are fine, but they are still outside. Frank's are in a tent and just praising the Lord they are safe and together. They have been having services every night out on LaHatte and Zizi called this morning and over the weekend there were over 100 people come to know Christ as their Savior.  That is exciting to see how the Lord is working in hearts. I just wanted to let you know we are fine and thank you so much for your prayers.

Haiti Disaster Relief Fund

1-21-2010
Jonathan Rugman reports on the Haiti quake from Petit Goave.  This is the town that is at the bottom of the mountain where Sister Anderson lives. 

1/20/2009
Connie is safe and doing well right now.  She has some immediate needs which are being addressed.  Monday two people are flying to Haiti with the goal of traveling to Petit Goave and then up the mountain to Sister Anderson.  While donations are coming in slowly, we are busy making arrangements and investigating every avenue of opportunity to get supplies down to Sister Anderson.  The greatest problem is still one of logistics.  It is almost like the saying, "you can't get there from here."  International rescue and aid agencies have still not reached the town of Petit Goave located at the bottom of the mountain where Sister Anderson lives.

Sister Anderson reports that she is seeing a compassion among the Haitian people for each other that she has never witnessed before.  Church services are being held every day and Sister Anderson reports that souls are being saved!  Praise the Lord!

Haiti Disaster Relief Fund

1/19/2009 11:30 AM 
Praise the Lord, we received word that Sister Anderson made the trip from Port au Prince to her house safely.  As far as we know the housing structure for Sister Anderson and the orphanage is structurally safe.  While they have water, her water filtration system has been damaged.  She reports that they are in need of basic staples. She reports that fuel is selling for $100 a gallon.  We are working with several agencies to put together a container of needed supplies to ship to a port near her location and not through Port au Prince.  The greatest need at present is for funds to purchase items to ship down.  You can mail your donations to; Haiti Disaster Relief Fund, Macedonia World Baptist Missions, PO Box 519, Braselton, GA 30517 or click on the link below.

 Haiti Disaster Relief Fund

1/16/2010 12:41 PM
Hi Dean, Thank you so much for trying to help me. Zizi is planning to come in tomorrow and get me after church. So will let you know what is happening.

Also want to let you know, that TiSove is missing and believed dead, and that Pastor Lezome on Wany lost his oldest girl. Also, Franck finally got in contact with TiKene and the downtown church fell, but he was praising the Lord he still has his family. Can't wait to see them all.

God has been good to us, Dean, if you could see and hear all of this. He sure is to be given the Glory for everything.  Thank you so much for your love and prayers. Connie

Haiti Disaster Relief Fund

1/15/2010 9:49 PM
"A note tonight while they are on the internet. Got a call from TiKene after I wrote to you this morning and they are fine. First I had heard from her and she was sure praising the Lord for safety. Just wanted to hear my voice and the kids had to listen in too. Cute!! Thank you Lord.

Then they called this afternoon and Pastor David is in from New York up at the house and he will start tomorrow fixing the road to make it passable to get in. What a blessing to hear from him.

We are still experiencing tremors but a gentleman came and explained a lot to me today and it helped a lot. He is a missionary kid from the same area as myself and is in here with the special forces. He took our name down and wants to help out at TiGoave with them when they get settled. TiGoave is a terrible mess. Many many lives lost. So thankful that Franck's and Zizi's are okay. Well, I'd best get tonight. Have a good evening and thank you again for your love and prayers."

Haiti Disaster Relief Fund

1/15/2010 8:22 AM
I'm able to write for just a minute. Dean, CSI quest house is gone and we are staying in the back yard. Have a tarp set up out here, but am so thankful I can be with someone. Pray for us today, we just heard we are to be hit again today. Huge tremors last night. Really they come every so often. Dean, do you think you could possibly try to get me some help from the Embassy to get back up home. I don't even know if they have water, cooking facilities, etc. This is really very over-whelming but my how God has protected us. I've got to go now and let someone else use the computer while it is still on. Love to you all and thank you for everything, your prayers and encouragement mean so much to us."

Haiti Disaster Relief Fund

1/14/2010 11:55 AM  We just received a call from Connie Anderson.  She is doing fine.  She is able to stay at a CSI guest house in Port-au-Prince.  She has some food and water.  She cannot get back up the mountain to her home.  The children and the Haitian lady that helps her are all ok and the house is ok.  She doesn’t know when she can get back up the mountain.  The town down below at the foot of the mountain was destroyed but as far as we know the pastors and families are all ok.

She will probably have to go by horse or mule when she does go.  The mountain that connects to the mountain she lives on, is not passable.  

She asked that everyone to please pray and had tears when she said it.  It is a devastating situation. 

We have a set up a fund  to help once she is able to get it.  It is: “Haiti Disaster Relief Fund” through Macedonia or you can donate through PayPal by clicking on this link.

Haiti Disaster Relief Fund

1/12/2010 8:41 PM  "Dean, a real quick note to let you know I'm okay. Am in Port-au-Prince and we had just left the grocery store before it collapsed. Cannot get a hold of the mountain and hear how TiKene and kids are doing. Please pray for us, we are still feeling the tremors. Are in the streets sitting the night out. So wish I could get a hold of home. It is so sad here. Noise!! Connie"