Our hearts ache for those affected by the devastation in Haiti. It is estimated to be the worst national disaster in the Western Hemisphere in the last 200 years. The magnitude of destruction is still unfolding. This is the time when the body of Christ must stand up and engage by shining the light of hope and the love of Jesus in Haiti.
In Proverbs 31:8-9 we are compelled to, “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice”.
Celebration Church has swiftly assembled to partner with Love of a Child to help the people of Haiti during this tragic time. Here’s how we invite the Celebration Church family to serve the people of Haiti.
1. Pray
- Pray for those affected and for those responding to the need.
- Pray about how God would have you get involved.
- Join us for Awakening Nights of Prayer for a powerful prayer service – specifically lifting up the people and the nation of Haiti (Wednesday – January 20th at 7 pm, Georgetown Campus)
2. Give – CelebrationServesHaiti.com
- Your financial contribution will go a long way in providing relief and support. You can give online at www.CelebrationServesHaiti.com.
- Give relief supplies. If you’re in the Austin area, you can bring your relief supplies from 6 am to 9 pm to Celebration Church Georgetown Campus at 1202 Rabbit Hill Road, Georgetown, Texas 78626 through Wednesday, January 20th . In Cedar Park, donations can be dropped off Sunday, January 17th through Wednesday, January 20th from 8 am – 6 pm at the Celebration Cedar Park Campus at 2121 Cypress Creek Rd., Cedar Park, TX 78613.
List of items needed:
Medications/Medical Supplies:
Aspirin, Motrin, Benadryl, Neosporin/antibiotic cream, cough medication, ace bandages, gauze, latex gloves, thermometers, alcohol, scissors, Band-Aids and multi-vitamins.
Other items:
Small stuffed animals for children, cardboard boxes, sheets and blankets, children’s t-shirts and shorts, undergarments, socks, shoes, diapers, baby bottles and formula.
Celebration Church is blessed to have tremendous relationships with ministries that have a long history on the ground in Haiti, as well as a wealth of experience in large-scale crisis response. Through our relationship with Love of a Child, we are able to engage the need in Haiti in the quickest possible manner. Stay informed by tuning into this site, CelebrationChurchtx.com and sites like loveachild.com, samaritanspurse.com (Franklin Graham) and joycemeyer.org (Hand of Hope).
Future Ministry Opportunity
The current crisis situation in Haiti does not present an opportunity for us to put teams on the ground at this time; however, in the coming months there will be tremendous opportunity for us to become involved. Please begin praying if you feel God would want you to serve on a mission relief team in the near future.
We know that not all things are good, but “…that all things (will) work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”
Together, let’s respond to the call and see God’s Purpose come to pass.
