I know that the emails have been coming frequently and often over the last few days and I know that the ways in which you have been encouraged to help are many. This can lead a person to feel overwhelmed and possibly even paralyzed, because they don’t know how to respond.
With that in mind, I’d like to just offer a few quick suggestions as well as an invitation.
First, as you this notice by The Wesleyan Church states, all churches have been asked to hold a day of prayer and fasting. I’d like to ask you to join with me and the members of the Mt. Union Wesleyan Church in fasting and praying for the country of Haiti, its people, and those who are providing aid and assistance on Monday, January 18th. The concept is simple- if you do not have any medical conditions that would keep you from fasting, take Monday off from eating and instead spend the time that you would otherwise spend eating in prayer. If you cannot skip every meal, skip one or two.
Second, on Monday evening, January 18th, I would like to invite you, your friends, and your family for a prayer vigil which will be held here at the Mt. Union Wesleyan Church. The vigil will start at 6pm and will include a time of singing followed by a focused time of prayer for the people of Haiti, for the missionaries and relief workers who are administering assistance, and for the government as they try to determine what to do in the days that are to come.
Third, on Sunday morning and at the prayer service we will be taking up a special offering. The offering will go in its entirety to the relief work in Haiti. As the board of general superintendents has requested, we are encouraging each person to prayerfully consider giving what would amount to one day’s wages in addition to one’s regular tithes and offerings. God has graciously blessed us, may we now be a blessing to those who are truly in need of blessing and encouragement!
Fourth, you and your family can put together a “health kit” which we will collect and will subsequently pass along to UMCOR for distribution in Haiti. Each kit is to consist of:
1 hand towel (15” x 25” up to 17” x 27”)
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