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ADRA: We are not all able to go on location, but there are several things we can do such as donate monies. Click on HERE to find recent updates on emergency responses.
FLORIDA CONFERENCE of Seventh-day Adventists: Several of your churches in the surrounding Central Florida will become drop off sites for collecting items to be sent directly to the people of Haiti. A group of church members and pastors will go the the country to insure that non perishable food and medical supplies will go directly to those in need. More information HERE
ATCS: We need Physicians, PA, Nurses and medical help…skilled individuals who are willing to go, leaving from Florida as soon as possible. If interested, please contact our local Community Service Director, David Canther through dm*******@***oo.com
YELE: Text the word YELE on your cell phone to 501501 to donate 5$ for the earthquake rescue fund. Updates HERE
PRAYER: I place it last not because it is the least important. It’s because it what all of us can do and should do and are doing right now. God is in the fire (Daniel 3:25) and God is there when we’re in trouble (Isaiah 43:2), and He is present in and through our bewildered prayers (Lamentations 3: 54-58).
Pastor Sabine
MAY HOPE RISE OUT OF TRAGEDY
Eternal Father, strong to save,
The earthquake’s fury has been grave,
We’ve seen the pictures, felt the pain,
Of all those caught in flood and rain.
O hear us as we cry to thee
for those engulfed in tragedy.
O Savior, whose almighty hand
protects all those in every land.
Send help and aid of every kind
grant we a way to serve may find.
O hear us as we cry to thee
may hope rise out of tragedy.
O Holy Spirit, work your art
in every place and every heart.
Stir great compassion, healing, love
pour down your blessings from above.
O hear us as we cry to thee
may hope rise out of tragedy.
O Trinity of love and power,
bless all your servants in this hour.
To bring relief, to find a way
to rebuild and to heal today.
O hear us as we cry to thee
may hope rise out of tragedy!
Adapted. Original Words by Paul Mittermaier
*The picture above from 2005, AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos was from an in-depth CBS report of the country. Today it takes on new meaning as the people deal with the earthquake’s aftermath.
