Earthquake Response
// Charlie DeTellis
Our mission in Haiti is a full-time ministry providing spiritual leadership, education, nutrition, and medical care.
Although we are still rebuilding from the January 2010 earthquake, we wanted to do something special to help with current needs caused from the earthquake that hit southern Haiti on August 14, 2021.
Feeding families was our priority in response to the earthquake in the remote area of the Cayemite Islands.
New Missions has used boats since the early 80s to deliver food to villages down the coast where we have schools and churches. I was already preparing to launch our mission’s boat when a friend of mine initiated a relief trip to the Cayemite Islands. When we arrived, we worked with local authorities and had them select 50 families that would receive food, water, and tarps from our mission. I went ashore and started talking with the people. They were friendly, peaceful, and thankful for our efforts. Naturally, we started talking about schools, churches, and God.
None of our buildings had any damage from the recent earthquake, and all of our school children and families are safe.
Pastor Sheguer Marc also had some of his church members go to the Au Cayes area after the earthquake. We gave them financial resources to help ten families make repairs to their homes and provide food. Thankfully, due to our local leadership, we are able to respond and follow up.
Charlie and Rachel DeTellis are faithfully serving in Haiti and we continue to pray for their safety and strength.
I am challenged by the faith of the Haitian people. Many of them lack opportunities for education and jobs. They truly trust God for their daily needs. ~Charlie DeTellis
