1. Pray that the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the Haitian people will be met in a timely way by all appropriate means.
2. Pray for the government of Haiti as it works with international relief organizations to restore basic services to its people.
3. Pray for the thousands of volunteers who are serving in Haiti as the hands and feet of Christ. Pray that their stamina will be unflagging, and that their compassionate service will point to the saving power and presence of Jesus Christ.
4. Pray for the physical and spiritual well-being of the Baptist detainees in Haiti.
5. Rejoice with us that eight of the Baptist detainees in Haiti have been released from prison. Continue to pray for the release of the remaining two detainees and for a proper resolution to this situation.
6. Pray that the Lord will vindicate the motives of these volunteers in the eyes of a watching world. Ask the Lord to sustain them with His tender mercies as they return home and attempt to regain some semblance of normalcy.
7. Pray that donors will continue to contribute to the ongoing relief needs of this devastated country.
8. Pray that the situation in Haiti will heighten the awareness of all volunteer groups of the need for adequate training, orientation, and preparation prior to embarking on ministry trips at home or abroad.
9. Pray that doors of opportunity remain open for our trained Disaster Relief volunteers to assist those placed in need whenever and wherever a natural disaster may occur.
10. Pray that the disaster in Haiti will serve as a catalyst for a new generation of volunteers to enlist for training through SBC Disaster Relief for effective deployment and service for both present and future needs.
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