A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the southern peninsula of Haiti on August 14. Two days later, Tropical Storm Grace passed over the region. Less than a week later, the death toll had climbed to close to 2000, with the number of injured nearing 10,000. We have three churches near the epicenter of the earthquake. Pastor Ronald from the Maillard church was injured, but not seriously; we are grateful that the buildings were not damaged. However, church members are staying at the