September 6, 2023

Dear Daniel,

Missionary Nurse Released

Last month we asked for you to pray for Alix Dorsainil, the nurse from New Hampshire who was kidnapped for ransom along with her daughter. Her organization, El Roi Haiti, announced that she and her daughter were released safely on August 8 after 13 days of captivity. The terms of release were not disclosed. In an article from CNN (https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/24/us/haiti-nurse-kidnapping-update-alix-dorsainvil/index.html), Alix stated that she forgives her captors, and went on to say "I love you in Christ, and one day I hope to hug you in heaven.” What and example of grace for all of us! We praise God for answered prayer.

Not Everyone is so Fortunate

Last month we also observed that many Haitian people suffer from the acts of lawless gangs, but their suffering is invisible in other countries because it is rarely reported in national media. The news site Haiti Libre (https://www.haitilibre.com/en/) reports that in the month of August, 245 people were killed by gangs. Between August 31 and September 2. 17,000 people were displaced by gangs from the Carrefour-feuilles neighborhood. They are taking refuge anywhere they can, including public squares, schools, churches, and even cemeteries. Last weekend, 30 people were kidnapped for ransom in the Savien region. On September 4, all roads to the international airport in Port-au-Prince airport were blocked. It seems that every day, the violence escalates.

There has been much discussion at the UN about an international intervention to support the national police in order to gain control. Last month Kenya sent emissaries to survey the security situation, and it's possible they will lead an intervention, but nothing is certain as of this writing.

We ask you to continue to pray for peace in Haiti. We know that God can restore order. Nothing is impossible for God. For now, the north part of the country where our clinic and ministry is located remains calm. We are grateful for that, and our work continues unabated. Please redouble your prayers!

X-Ray System Update

Here's the latest news on our big campaign. As of this writing, we are at $40,508 toward our goal of $55,000. We really appreciate your ongoing giving. We would be grateful if you could share this link to the fundraising and information page with your friends and connections: https://haiticheri.givingfuel.com/xray. It's a big goal, but by the grace of God, we can see the finish line!

Thank you so much for your faithful giving and prayers.