Frederick Church of the Brethren : News & Events : Update On Crisis In Haiti

News and Events at Frederick Church of the Brethren

Update On Crisis In Haiti

Church of the Brethren members ask:

“How can I help with the recovery in Haiti?”

The devastating earthquake in Haiti has touched everyone. The images broadcast have reached into our hearts and caused us to search for ways that we can be of assistance. Recovery will be long and painful. With such overwhelming destruction, loss of life, loss of homes, loss of structure, even a path to recovery is unclear. The thing that is clear is that God will lead the way; He will provide the materials, the people, the assistance that will restore lives, homes, marketplaces and infrastructure.

You can help through:

Prayer
Through individual prayer, prayer chains, and special prayer groups, prayers are heard. Prayer offers up our concerns to our Father; He listens and responds. We know that all things are possible through prayer when we allow our wants and
needs to be known. www.brethren.org/HaitiPrayers

Monetary Donation
At times a monetary donation is the best donation that may be made. Oftentimes following a disaster donations flood the affected area with the wrong materials and supplies. Huge stockpiles of items are never used; they are not the recovery
materials that are needed. At the same time, many needs go unmet due to lack of funds to acquire the necessary items. A monetary donation assures that the needed recovery materials may be obtained.
Help contribute to the effort in Haiti through a special donations page at .
www.brethren.org/HaitiDonations

Hygiene Kits, in the face of natural disasters, violence, or grinding poverty, can mean the difference between sickness and health for struggling families. To assemble a Hygiene Kit you will need:

  • One hand towel measuring approximately 16" x 28" (no fingertip or bath towels)
• One washcloth
• One wide-tooth comb
• One nail clipper (no metal files or emery boards)
• One bar of soap (bath size in wrapper)
• One toothbrush (in original packaging)
• Six Band-Aids®

Please do not add toothpaste to the Hygiene Kit it will be added just prior to shipment. Seal all items in a one-gallon plastic bag with a zipper closure.

School Kits give children in impoverished schools, refugee
camps, or other difficult settings some of the basic tools for
learning. To assemble a School Kit you will need:

   • One pair of blunt scissors (rounded tip)
   • Three 70-count spiral or tape-bound pads of 8" x 10- 1/2" ruled paper, for a     total of 200-210 sheets of ruled paper. (Please do not provide loose-leaf or filler paper.)
   • One 30-centimeter ruler (12")
   • One hand-held pencil sharpener
   • One large eraser
   • Six new pencils with erasers
   • One box of 24 crayons (only 24)
   • One 12" x 14" to 14" x 16" finished size cotton cloth bag with cloth handles
   • Pack all items inside the cloth bag.

The kits should be sent to the Brethren Service Center, P.O. Box 188, New Windsor, MD 21776.
www.brethren.org/HaitiEarthquake

Funds are needed to cover sorting, packing, and insurance, as well as
shipping Kits to their final destination. Please give at least $2 for each
Hygiene Kit you send.
Send your check or money order payable to:
Church World Service with the coupon to: CHURCH WORLD
SERVICE, P.O. Box 968, Elkhart, IN 46515

CLICK HERE TO OPEN THIS INFO IN A PDF FILE FOR PRINTING.

•	News & Events
•	Calendar for the Week
•	Room & A/V Reservation Form
•	Current Bulletin
•	Newsletters
•	Annual Special Sundays and Events
•	Photo Gallery
•	Resources for Members
•	Church of the Brethren News
•	Update On Crisis In Haiti

Website design by FNP Interactive