Info Updates as of January 15, 2010 - Haiti

In a PCUSA news release today, good news was heard about four missionary teams and several missionaries. Property was another matter entirely:
* A 20 person medical missionary team from Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church, Lawrenceville, NJ arrived just before the quake occurred for a previously arranged medical mission and went right to work.
* A group from First Presbyterian Church in Atlanta is reported accounted for near Port-au-Prince, and is helping with disaster relief as they plan the best route to come home.
* A third group from Warrenton Presbyterian Church (VA) is well and accounted for about 70 miles away from Port-au-Prince.
* A fourth mission team from First Presbyterian Church in Lacrosse, WI (facebook link) was in Haiti on medical mission work when the earthquake hit, and is planning to return home soon.

A PCUSA-related Hospital, Sainte Croix, in Leogante, was destroyed.

Update on Missionaries Babe and Hare

Missionary Sharyn Babe is recuperating in Fort Lauderdale, FL from a leg injury suffered from the collapse of her apartment building. Her husband Rodney suffered minor injuries and is attempting to make his way to Ft. Lauderdale.

Mark Hare and his wife Susan are safe and accounted for in Papay, a town 100 miles from the epicenter of the earthquake.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance - The PCUSA has already donated $100,000 from One Great Hour of Sharing funds to help with the immediate crisis needs. PDA is accepting donations through PDA account number DR000064. Gifts can also be made by calling Presbytel toll-free 800-872-3283 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. (EST) and checks can be mailed to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, P.O. Box 643700, Pittsburgh, Penn. 15264-3700. Most congregations are also receiving donations during worship services this weekend.