Thursday, February 3, 2011


Election Runoff Update:

CNN posted this update regarding the contested November election results in Haiti.

This is good news for Haitian people because the government backed candidate, Celestin, has been removed from the ballot amid accusations of corrupt election results favoring him.

The runoff elections have been scheduled for March 20th - which is only 6 days before our team departs for Port Au Prince! The candidates who will now appear on the March ballot are former first lady, Mirlande Manigat, and popular musician Michel Martelly. Both candidates are favored by the Haitian people over the now ousted government candidate, Celestin.

Prayers are still needed for the Haitian people during this election process:

  • Pray that the government will proceed legally and fairly as the runoff election approaches and not attempt to rig any results.
  • Pray against violence or tension that may arise on election day (March 20) and pray that the people will feel validated as a result of this democratic development.
  • Pray for our team and the travel situation as the runoff election takes place and the votes are tallied. In the past, government interference and ballot tampering have resulted in violence and restricted travel.
  • Continue to pray that the Haitian people call on God for justice and provision as they face another unknown leading up to these elections. Pray that they put their hope in God and not in a political candidate.
  • Finally, prayerfully consider donating to our team as we get closer to our March 26 departure. Each of us must raise $1,500 for air travel, transportation, food and lodging in Haiti.

Thanks for your prayers for Haiti and our team!

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