As previously reported, Randy Lodder was able to come back to Canada for a short time to rest and to spend time with his wife, Karen and daughter, Maia.

Last week, the CDIA board had the privilege of meeting together with Randy and Karen Lodder and Kim Gringhuis. Randy had his guitar with him and we were able to praise God through singing together before the meeting was called to order. Randy gave a full update on what has been going on as far as the Adoration Christian Centre goes. It was a blessing to be able to hear about the situation firsthand and to be able to ask questions and get answers in person.

The restoration of Adoration Christian Centre was discussed. Randy was able to report on potential locations for a temporary school and medical clinic as the current location is too damaged to work with. He is also looking into possibilities for the longer term future of Adoration Christian Centre. We give thanks to God for providing these options and pray for wisdom in the decision making process.

Plans are already being made for Randy’s return to Haiti. The idea is for Kim Gringhuis to return with him. She hopes to stay with friends while assessing the situation. Kim’s organizational skills will be of great help to the Adoration Team and she is longing to get back to work in a country she has come to love.

On the homefront, CDIA is so thankful for the outpouring of support by the reformed community here and throughout the world. Countless fundraisers have been held from individuals going door to door, to giant garage sales, to benefit concerts and church collections. The list goes on and on. Prayers also continue to go up for the people of Haiti and the many aid organizations there. Thank you all for your support. We see God’s Hand supporting us through you. To Him be the glory!

It is hard to believe that almost four weeks have past since the earthquake in Haiti. We give thanks to God for sustaining His people, especially in Haiti, during this time of hardship.

Randy Lodder and his team continue to work hard to gain access to food and drinking water for Adoration Christian community and beyond. The current routine is expected to carry on for the next couple of weeks until the supply lines open up in Port au Prince. The evenings continue to be a blessing as people gather together to be strengthened spiritually through reading of scriptures, singing and prayer.

Contingency plans are being put into place to allow Randy to get a short break in the near future. We thank God that the daily routine for the Adoration Team has stabilized sufficiently at this time for this to even be contemplated. Progress is also being made on the medical front as reported recently, "In the last few days, the medical relief effort has moved from a phase characterized by a high volume of critical surgeries and untreated earthquake injuries into a new phase of more post-operative care with a renewed emphasis on public health and infectious disease prevention."

In Haiti and around the world, organizations are working together and pooling resources to ensure effective relief efforts. CDIA has been overwhelmed and is humbled by the support it has received from the Christian community in Canada and elsewhere. Numerous individuals and businesses are doing what they can to help. Many fundraisers have been held or are being organized. Recently, a business made a container available for shipment of supplies to Haiti. Donations of goods are currently being collected at many Christian schools in southern Ontario. We pray for God’s blessing on these efforts.

Your continued prayers for the people of Haiti, all relief and government agencies including the Adoration team and CDIA are coveted.

May God receive the Glory!