"Help us"

During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, “Come over into Macedonia, and help us.” Acts 16:9

Help us! 

For when we came into Macedonia, we had no rest, but we were harassed at every turn-conflicts on the outside, fears within. 

2 Corinthians 7:5

Conflicts on the outside, fears within!

This experience the Apostle Paul had came to mind as I was in prayer for Haiti and their desperate situation. I know the people of Haiti are begging for help and have experienced conflicts on the outside (7.1 magnitude earthquake that crumbled their world), fears within (death of precious loved ones, loss of home & possessions, cholera outbreak and more).

Bible Gateway.com comments on Paul’s circumstance. 

“The NIV's body is actually the word "flesh." "Flesh" is the physical side of things as impacted by external circumstances and inward state of mind. Had no rest is probably another way of saying that he was physically spent from worrying. Then too, he had no chance for respite (relief from labor), because when he came to Macedonia he faced opposition at every turn (v. 5). The Greek word anesis refers not so much to rest (NIV, KJV, NKJV, RSV, NRSV) as to "relief" (REB, NEB) or relaxation.”

Paul had reached a ‘low’ point yet he received encouragement: But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus. 2 Corinthians 7:6

Let us compare the vision of Paul to our Hatian neighbors begging, “Come help us!”

Let us be part of the solution to their ‘flesh’ or their physical side impacted by this earthquake, disease & extreme poverty.

Let us bring comfort to them by going, meeting their needs with medicine, nutrition, love, touch, friendship, support, HOPE for the downcast in knowing Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

Can we solve each problem in this 9 day trip? NO. But if you or your child were the one that received treatment it would matter to the one!

Haiti was the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere before the earthquake. More than 220,000 people were killed. 300,000 were injured. Nearly 290,000 buildings were destroyed. More than 1.5 million people were left homeless and are still living in tents more than one year later. 

The cholera epidemic continues its outbreak: tens of thousands continue to be sick and more than 3,500 have died.

Help us help them. 

Donations are still being received for ‘in-country’ purchases and the cost of the trip to Haiti.

Tax deductible donations may be made payable to:

NWAPC

c/o Connie Jo Freeman

5150 N St.

Washougal, WA 98671