13 Jan Rev. Oliam Richard and Haiti
General Conference delegates lay hands in prayer on Oliam Richard, Superintendent of Haiti.
The day opened with sadness, which was actually a carry-over from Tuesday: the terrible earthquake in Haiti. Oliam Richard, our Haitian superintendent, was terribly concerned, especially since his wife, Esther, had flown into Haiti the day before the earthquake.
Oliam spent the night glued to CNN and seeking information on the internet. This morning, he felt he must try to get back to Haiti, and we can understand that.
Denis Casco, bishop of Mexico, took him to the La Ceiba airport to check on connections. There were none. They could get him to Tegucigalpa, Honduras, but couldn’t make any promises beyond that.
So, Denis urged Oliam to stay in La Ceiba, where he had accomodations, and Oliam agreed. However, he skipped the General Conference meeting today, staying at the hotel and no doubt gleaning whatever news he could of Haiti. He tried various ways to get through, but in vain.
During tonight’s closing service at the Bethel II church in La Ceiba, the congregation (and it was packed) took up an offering for Haiti. Rev. Richard didn’t attend the evening service. However, back at the hotel, all the General Conference delegates gathered around him, and the money was presented to him by Marilyn Reeck. Then the delegates laid hands on him, and several prayed aloud for him.
We’ll just need to pray that during the next few days, amidst the exstreme chaos, Oliam will be able to reach not only Haiti, but his wife Esther.
CHINEDU ANTHONY NMEZI
Posted at 13:48h, 14 JanuaryI am deeply moved by what has befalling the nation of Haiti and the occupants. My sincia condolence goes to all that lost their beloved ones and those that were injured.
Rev. Oliam will not only get to Haiti safely, but will as well reach his wife in good condition in the Mighty Name of Jesus. Amen
I pray that God in his infinit mercies, will see the president and people of Haiti through this trying and most dificult period. That same God who called Abraham when he was one man and blessed him into nations will be your( Haitians)God, the same God whom percieved the sweet aroma of the sacrifise of Noah and decleared never to distroy the world again with water will be your( Haitians) God. The God who makes a way were there’s seems to be no way will prove to your children yet unborn that with Him all things are posible.