This is the third trip to Haiti for Dr. Beyda and the medical team since November, 2009, and the second after the earthquake. Leaving on March 20th, the team consists of 12 medical professionals, 8 pastoral counselors, and 3 lay people. They will also bring more than 600 pounds of medical supplies and a number of 5-gallon water containers for refugee families. Working closely with local pastors and interpreters in Port-au-Prince, the medical team will serve in established tent cities.

Serving a population currently living under sheets and tarps in squalid conditions since the January 12th earthquake, this will be a very different type of medical trip. Comprehensive pastoral and grief counseling will be offered along with medical treatment for six full days.

Later in the week, part of the team will travel north to serve Mission of Mercy projects in Cap Haitian, which is home to a growing population of refugees. Mission of Mercy project facilitators report that food and water supplies are rapidly depleting, and malnutrition and disease are on the rise. Our projects are currently providing water and basic food stuffs to families (see the pictures) but more help is needed.

Please keep the Medical Mercy team in your prayers as they reach out to the people of Haiti with the love of Christ. As the team meet the physical needs of these hurting people, God's love and peace will impact every single life they come into contact with.

Thank you for your continued support of our long-term plan for the Haiti crisis. We could not help the people of Haiti without you.