

Haiti Report
The gangs control most of the Port-au-Prince and much of the country. The airport in Port-au-Prince remains closed to international travel, making it very difficult for anyone to travel to or from Haiti. During March and April, more than 1,000 people have been killed. In late April, the city of Mirebalais was attacked by the Viv Ansanm (Live Together) gang alliance, the 400 Mawozo, and a group calling itself "Taliban." The gangs broke into the prison, released more than 500 prisoners, and burned houses, businesses, and police stations. Hundreds of people had to flee their homes, but the gangs also blocked the roads leading out of the city. One of our former students was in the town at the time and had to flee for his life. It took him about ten days to return to Port-au-Prince, where his wife and children were waiting.
Early May saw violence in another part of Haiti where the school has been evangelizing; three congregations in the area have had to close for now. Several of the members and the preachers had their homes burned and fled the area when the gangs attacked. We pray they will be able to return in the future and continue the work of the church
The International School of Theology in Haiti continues to progress, even during these difficult times. The students cannot meet every day, but the classes continue. I have instructed them to meet when they can and always be safe. While it is not the best situation, God continues to use our students and faculty to open doors to share the gospel. They have planted new congregations, continued to teach the lost, and shared the good news of salvation. I am in contact with students, faculty, and directors two or three times a week. They have Joseph's attitude when he faced the dangers at the hands of his brothers: "You meant it for bad, but God meant it for good." God is in control, knows our difficulties, hears our prayers; HE has a plan.
Never stop praying for the work in Haiti.
Larry Waymire