Earthquakes Shake Beauchamp Campus

Posted on Tuesday, January 12th, 2010, by Teresa under General News

Teresa and I were both working when I started to hear a low rumble.  I thought – what is that that is shaking the ground.  Pretty soon the whole house began to shake, things began to fall off of the shelves.  I stepped outside and water barrels that were full from the rain were shaking and the ripples were about 4 or 5 inches high and splashing out of the barrels.  Swoosh (one of our donkeys) was braying and high-stepping with this.  I looked at Teresa and said – “we just had an earthquake”.  Growing up in Florida we were quite used to hurricanes but had never experienced an earthquake.  It is obvious that we had not had earthquake training because we did not look for cover or run outside — we just stood there in amazement.

Pretty soon Vogly and Odines came running back to the campus and they both realized what had happened also.  Then a few minutes later we got hit with a short aftershock.  Teresa was in the room trying to immediately put a post on FB when she could feel the foundation of the house begin to tremble again.  Wow!  We immediately were asking for information to confirm it was an earthquake and thanks to all of our family and friends who immediately responded with prayers and information.

We still have very little information about Port au Prince — you will receive more information in the U.S. than we will here.  Please keep us up to date.  But most of all, please be praying for Vogly’s family (his mother and step-father live in Port au Prince) and most of our Haitian family has family and friends that live in Port au Prince and there is no cell phone signals so we cannot reach anyone by phone.

Our prayer is this — that the world’s eyes may be turned to Haiti and hearts of compassion will burst open and flood this country with aide which is so desperately needed.  We are hoping and praying that the modern world will realize that no country in the western hemisphere or world for that matter should have to live in these conditions.  May God be glorified and have the last word.

p.s.  The original earthquake hit shortly after 5:00 p.m. and at about 8:10 p.m. we felt another little shake!

Comments

From Ann Wise
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Mike and Teresa:

CACC in prayer with you all for NWHCM and all of Haiti! Be safe, keeping praise the Lord! Sending our love to you al!

From craig pergrem
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Mike and Teresa:
We are so glad to hear you are safe and praying that all NWHCM groups are as well. Will continue to pray for all of Haiti in this time of need. Know you are wrapped in prayer and love

From Bethany Watkins
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Mike and Teresa- I can’t believe this happened two days after our group left! To be there and see the country and the wonderful things you are doing there and then to hear about this was shocking! I’m very glad you all are okay; I have been checking the NWHCM site to hear news.

What we’ve been hearing here in the States is that there is major damage and loss of life in Port au Prince. The presidential palace is damaged as is communications and infrastructure. The Haitian ambassador to the US hasn’t been able to contact anyone in Haiti to get updates.

The US, Brazil and many other countries, as well as the UN have all promised to send aid as soon as possible.

I know the word spread very quickly among the Outlook CC and Bethel CC groups to pray for the people and country. Let us know if there any material things you all need that we can get to you as quickly as possible. You are in our thoughts, prayers and hearts.

Keep us updated, stay safe and most of all keep doing God’s work; it is needed most in this time of turmoil!

From Marcia Bourdon
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Sending Love and Prayers from Tallahassee.

From Chandra Rambo
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Everybody that I know is praying – I was so thankful to hear that Jose is safe. We have learned so far that the head of UN peacekeeping forces and Monsignor Joseph Serge Miot, Archbishop of Port-au-Prince, are among the casualties. President Preval is pleading for aid, President Obama has committed aggressive aid. Many of my friends are asking how they can help, I am directing them to the World Vision, Samaritan’s Purse, and NWHCM websites.

Praying for you and for the country of Haiti,

From Julie Kitchens
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Mike and Teresa, We are so thankful to our Lord that you guys are safe. We are praying for you, Vogly and all of Haiti. We will be praying for Mike and Vogly in making their decision to go to Port au Prince tomorrow and praying for continued safety for you guys. Thank you so much for keeping us informed.
We love you guys!
Mack and Julie

From Kris Johnson
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Prayers are going up in Nashville, TN for you and all the Haitian people. Thanking and praising God that all of you are safe and sound. Praising Jesus as we ask expectantly that He be glorified as He comes in love and power to meet the needs of his people there. Much love to you all!!

From Patricia
Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Prayers going out from Lexington, KY for all those in Haiti; for aid from everywhere possible; for God’s will to be done.

From Pat Heaton
Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Mike & Teresa~
Prayers and thanksgiving to God that
you & yours are safe. Please know we will continue to cover Haiti in prayer and wait patiently for updates as to how we can help meet the needs of His people.
May God continue to be your refuge & strength in this trouble. Love, Pat

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