Haiti (MNN) — Dozens of Haitians recently survived a tragic boat explosion off the coast of northern Haiti. For Haiti With Love’s Roseline DeHart says, “They are guessing there were around 80 people on the boat, but they don’t know because only 30 of them survived.”
Alcohol and fire used in a voodoo ceremony caused the explosion, leaving survivors with severe burns. Many turned to For Haiti’s burn clinic for help when they came ashore, and their treatments continue today.
“Burns are slow healing. [They] take a lot of a lot of bandages, a lot of materials,” DeHart explains.
“We had sent supplies down there just before that (accident) happened, so God had everything in place.”
Survivors from boat explosion receive treatment at For Haiti’s burn clinic.
(Photo courtesy of For Haiti With Love)
Clinic workers shared the Gospel with every survivor as they began initial treatments. “They were telling us their story, and we started telling them about Jesus and how Jesus is waiting for them to come to Him,” DeHart says.
“They said after surviving from that (accident) they were ready for Jesus.”
Today, God is turning what the enemy meant for evil into something good. For Haiti’s burn treatments and discipleship sessions continue. “They come in every other day until they’re healed, and they will hear the Gospel while they’re getting treated the whole time,” DeHart says.
Pray that burn victims will turn to Christ for salvation as they understand the Gospel.
“Pray [that] For Haiti with Love [is] always there to be God’s hands and feet in Haiti, ready to help the people whenever necessary,” DeHart requests.
Ask the Lord to comfort families who lost loved ones in the boat explosion.
“The water is still pushing bodies out; it’s a very tragic time,” DeHart says.
Header image is a representative photo depicting Haitians wearing voodoo masks. (Photo courtesy of Claudia Altamimi/Unsplash)
