We pray for all of the families in the midst of the adoption process who have been waiting to get their children home.  May God give us all strength, wisdom, and patience. The first HFC child to make it to the United States after the earthquake was Bernadin, who has been united with his family, James and Mandy Moore of Spokane Valley, WA. Daniel and Stev, the children of board members Bill and Kang Henson have also arrived home to the Boston area over the weekend.

On Friday night a group of about 50 members of the HFC community gathered in Acton, MA for a time of worship and prayer. It was a sweet time as we saw the body of Christ come together. One of our former students, Paulkenson Sinelien Simpson led singing and Myriam Dol Laird also attended.

We were encouraged to hear that some adoptions that have been in process for over 2 years are being expedited and that the children are on their way to the United States to be united with their families.

Some of the prayers that were lifted up and we ask you to continue to bring to the Lord:

• Praise the Lord for being our Fortress, Stronghold and Deliverer and for His protection of all our children.
• That from this tragedy God would provide new opportunities to rebuild Haiti for His glory.
• That Haitians would unite in peace and solidarity of purpose to rebuild Haiti.
• That gangs would lay down their arms for tools to join the rebuilding.
• There would be a spiritual awakening in Haiti and among those who are moved to help.
  
• That God would protect and strengthen all the aid workers faced with so much tragedy (specifically Keziah Furth, a former HFC Intern and nurse).
  
• That God would quickly unite the adoptive children of HFC and New Life Link (NLL) with their waiting families.
  
• That the leadership of HFC would be united as they undergo a discernment process regarding our role in rebuilding Haiti and the future of our non-adoptive children.
  
• That the Lord would continue to protect our children and secure the buildings from further damage.
  
• That Dr. Bernard and Claudette would be strengthened and renewed that they would not grow weary as they deal with this tragedy on the ground.
  
• That God would renew His call on each of us and strengthen us to do His work, wherever He calls.

Thank you to all who joined us.