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Haiti earthquake

Christian Scientists continue to respond with heartfelt prayers and other contributions to support people affected by the earthquake in Haiti. We’ve compiled some of their information, articles, discussions, and resources.

Une documentation sur la prière (en français) est disponible ci-dessous.

Information

  • If you want to make donations, please donate directly to the organizations involved in the relief effort. In the past, the Church collected donations and forwarded them to relief organizations. This delayed meeting the need. It is much more efficient to donate directly. You can find a list of seven organizations on CSMonitor.com.

Documentation sur la prière

Luisella Jaques-Deraney, manager of the Héraut, and John Tyler, a Christian Science practitioner and teacher, share an audio message of comfort and hope in French. Ecoutez en cliquant ici.

Héraut de la Science Chrétienne

spirituality.com en français

The January 20th Daily Lift by lecturer Christine Driessen  en français

Resources for prayer

Check out this new Topics webpage that posts resources about Haiti from CSMonitor.com, ChristianScience.com, and spirituality.com all on one easy-to-read page.

TMC Youth asked the Christian Science Board of Directors to meet with a few of them to talk about how they’re praying about Haiti. The Board agreed. You can view seven video clips from this discussion. (If you don’t see the video at the top of the webpage, please scroll down. It depends on your browser.) 

Spirituality.com has one link for all the content for their response.

  • Missing father found in Port-au-Prince.  Judith Wiltshire Benson shares how she helped a friend pray when her family was missing after the recent earthquake in Haiti.  Read this article
  • There is a Radio Sentinel interview with Joan Atkinson. She shares how prayer helped save her from immediate danger and trauma when she was buried in rubble after an earthquake hit Nicaragua, where she was a Peace Corps volunteer.
  • You will find much more at their link.

TMCYouth will have many resources on Prayer Watch.

  • They’ve got a Prayer Watch up and running on TMC Youth, where the community can share ideas and post prayers. All are welcome.
  • There is a discussion in French with Christian Science lecturer John Tyler and members of the TMC Youth team about how they’re praying for Haiti.
  • You’ll find other resources at their link too.

CSMonitor.com had its first story up within 90 minutes of the earthquake and 20 stories within 24 hours.

The Mother Church Facebook fan page includes some of these postings and invites fan ideas for prayer and healing.

ChristianScience.com has an area for praying about events discussions. There is at least one discussion on Haiti. You’re invited to join in or start another discussion.

  • The January 15th Daily Lift by lecturer Lois Carlson offers more great inspiration on praying for Haiti as recovery efforts continue. You can read the comments by listeners and are invited to add your own inspiration.
  • The January 14th Daily Lift by lecturer John Tyler offers great inspiration on praying for Haiti. You can read the comments by listeners and are invited to add your own inspiration.