Haiti is out of the news now and to those of us away from the death and destruction.... it may seem like everything should be "back to normal" by now...... we forget..... we continue on with our daily lives. IT ISN'T "back to normal"...... and won't be for a very long time......for many years to come.
Let's not forget...... Lets do something about it. Together WE can make a difference in the lives of the Haitian people. Help is getting to them....slowly. Their hearts are open...... they are attending the worship services in the makeshift "church buildings"......they're allowing Christ into their lives and being baptized.....only GOD can take such a tragedy and turn it into a blessing.
The Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team (DRT) has been sending in basic needs supplies, medical supplies, tents and volunteers. All of this is happening because either individually or through your church congregations you are becoming part of the "team". Whether its been through financial donations, medical/basic needs supplies, volunteering, etc. YOU are allowing GOD
to work through your life helping those in such dire need. I beg you to PLEASE..... don't let it stop. We need you to continue helping..... please tell others about the desperate need of the Haitian people in and around the Port-au-Prince area. THEY NEED YOU......THEY NEED GOD.YES..... we have a plan :-) Mark and 2 other DRT coordinators will be heading to PAP next week. They will be staying at least 2 months and helping Luc (our nurse practitioner on the ground) The following is the "immediate needs" plan that will be taking place:
1. Tent City established on Luc's property on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince for over 100 people who up until now have been sleeping outside. This will include showers... supplies.... 2 meals daily.
2. Sid Smith (DRT Food Coordinator) will be onsite to help in preparing the meals.
3. Bible Studies will be made available.
4. A school will be set up for the children.
5. A clinic will be set up
Right now you're asking yourself......"how can I help" aren't you????? I'm glad you asked :-)
Below is what is needed immediately to get things set up. Let me mention here that the "rainy" season begins in March so we don't have much time..... actually no time, as it has already begun to rain so this is URGENT.
1. PRAYERS-- 1st and foremost we ask you to be in constant prayer for those affected by this disaster.
2. DONATIONS-- It's very expensive getting equipment, supplies, food, etc. to Haiti as well as the providing the continual needs of the Haitian people.
** Let me also mention here that the Haitian people are a very hard working and proud people. They have lost family members.....their belongings....their jobs..... But they are willing to work to make things better they just need help......My help....Your help....
3. VOLUNTEERS-- We are in desperate need of doctors, nurses, contractors, teachers.... you name it.... YOU ARE NEEDED.
LET US NOT FORGET!!!!
Donations can be made online through PayPal on the DRT website http://www.churchesofchristdrt.org/ or by postal to:
Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team
810 Hollywood Blvd.
West Melbourne, Florida 32904
1 comment:
Hi - I'm ready and anxious to volunteer to go to Haiti and help out. I'm available between March 22 and April 16. Let me know how to make this happen! Thanks.
Post a Comment