16th Episcopal District News Update No. 3 – 2010 Haiti Earthquake Relief

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Commentary Date: 
Wednesday, January 20, 2010

“We continue to believe and trust in Almighty God for we know He can do all things and that He can relieve all the troubles in our lives.”

We received an update from Sis. Elvire on today and want to share it with our Church family and concerned persons who continue in prayer with us for Haiti.

Let me also thank all members of the 16th District Disaster Preparedness Team who joined the Presiding Elders and Pastors and Lay leaders and me on our teleconference Tuesday, January 19, 2010. As we strategically plan for the short and long of this journey to the “NEW HAITI” we need all of THE FAMILY involved. When you receive the minutes that Sis. Ferrynesia Bennjamin has prepared, please contact Sis. Sandra Anthony to be added to our skills resource data base to identify the area/s you are willing to volunteer for when we prepare to head to Haiti.

Here is the UPDATE from Sis. Elvire

(Please keep Sis. Elvire in prayer for God’s comfort in the death of her adopted daughter!)

--- On Wed, 1/20/10, youlie medna wrote:
Subject: Haiti's updated
To: "Bishop Sarah F Davis"
Cc: "claytie Davis"
Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 10:04 PM

  • Terror gripped us again this morning with 6.1 Ritcher Scale.
  • The condition has not changed!
  • This is the latest news on Church building and membership:
    • Bethel AME - no damage, no death reported, many houses damaged. HALLELUJAH!!!!
    • Canaan Christ Revient AME- Tom Gateau - Small damages to church building, members are fine, houses damaged
  • P.E. Maurice and family are Ok, his house suffered some damages.
  • The school suffered some damages.
  • Christine Smith AME - Damaged, members are fine, one death reported.
  • Rev. Gabriel Chery house is damaged

I have not yet heard from Rosetta Lee and Christ Revient de Petit Goave
Bishop Sarah I found the body of my adopted daughter!!!!

Thank you for your concern and prayers. Elvire
We will continue to keep you posted as we get information.

Let us pray, Saints of God.
“Dear God, please help us as we wait patiently for Your answers to our prayers for our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Be with Sis. Elvire as she continues to help others during her time of loss. Cover her with Your love, comfort and peace. Be with our church family who lost a love one at Christine Smith, Father. Come Thou, our God! Help and mend the broken hearts in Haiti. Strengthen the weak. Let Your people know Your presence. In Jesus Name. AMEN