New Generation Ministries Earthquake Relief Efforts
New Generation Ministries has been working hard to respond to news of the devastating earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti on January 12. Although our orphanage in Gonaives has been spared and all the children and staff are fine, many friends and relatives have been killed or hurt in this disaster. New Generation is stepping up to the plate to do what we believe God is calling us as part of His body to do to aid and support our brothers and sisters in Port-au-Prince. Here is an outline of some initial efforts:
1. Prayer
Please pray for the least of these in this poorest of the poor countries that is continually hit by the worst that the devil can through at it. These too are the ones God loves. Please Pray that we can connect with our brothers in Haiti to verify that God has protected our children and staff. Please Pray that somehow God's good will come quickly from this devastating disaster. Please Pray that we are able to get in and be a help to those in need.
2. Containers - filling and shipping
We have just purchased 2 - 40' steel shipping containers. Our plan is to fill them with first aid and relief supplies. We will ship them as soon as possible to the needed area. The containers will be sitting in the Fairway Shopping Center parking lot until full. Donations of non-perishable food, rice, beans, peanut butter, dry baby formula, dry pedialite, diapers, Plastic plates, bowls, silverware can be received at that location. As things get a bit more organized, we will have people willing to pick up donations.
There is a well written article in the Lynden Tribune on what we are doing in regards to relief efforts for Haiti. Click here to read it.
Cash donations are best. We are working with wholesale food suppliers to purchase these items in large quantities. Please make out checks to: New Generation Ministries 354 W. Badger Rd. Lynden, WA 98264 or click on a PayPal "Donate" button in the sidebar on the left.
Canadian supporters can also donate to the relief efforts for Haiti. We believe we are about 1 month away from having non-profit charity status in Canada. If that is the case, we would be able to receipt gifts given for the relief effort. You can donate on line through our website (there is a Canadian and a US PayPal button). You can also send checks to New Generation Haiti Canada Ministries, 24104 63 Ave., Langley, B.C., V2Y 2G3.
3. Sending a recovery/relief team to help in Port-au-Prince
We will be putting together relief / rescue teams to go to Haiti as soon as proper arrangements can be made. Mike is planning to leave for Haiti with a small team on Saturday, January 16. Qualified people can contact Mike with questions and scheduling for this mission.
Please continue to pray for the people and children of Haiti.
