An injured resident waits for medical attention after an earthquake in Port-au- Prince January 13, 2010. The major quake rocked Haiti and its president said he feared thousands were dead after the presidential palace, schools, hospitals and hillside shanties collapsed, leaving the Caribbean nation appealing for international help. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz courtesy www.alertnet.org
Haiti earthquake prayer points
The Caribbean island of Haiti is reeling after an earthquake caused devastation. Please use the following prayer points:
- Pray for the people of Haiti as they deal with the aftermath of the earthquake, ask the Lord to comfort those who are injured and mourning.
- Pray for rescue efforts to find survivors trapped in destroyed buildings and for communication links and power supplies to be restored quickly.
- Pray for a swift and generous response from the international community to help this disaster-prone poor country.
- Pray for the safety and protection of Tearfund staff and partners based in Haiti and that they will be able to respond as effectively as possible.
Download our updated prayer PowerPoint (PPT, 4.31Mb) for use with your church or small group 12/02/2010