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We pray for Haiti
- Patrick Day
- Jan 15, 2010
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Like so many I am overwhelmed by the photos and reports coming from Haiti, and yet I remain hopeful as I also hear so many asking, “What can we do?”
Right now, what is most needed are two things that so often are at odds with each other, prayer and money. We share with you the prayer distributed by the Moderator of the PCUSA, Bruce Reyes-Chow.
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Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As the eyes of the world turn to Haiti, let us join our hearts in prayer: God of compassion please watch over the people of Haiti, and weave out of these terrible happenings wonders of goodness and grace. Surround those who have been affected by tragedy with a sense of your present love, and hold them in faith. Though they are lost in grief, may they find you and be comforted. Guide us as a church to find ways of providing assistance that heal wounds and provide hope. Help us to remember that when one of your children suffers we all suffer; through Jesus Christ who was dead, but lives and rules this world with you. Amen. (Adapted from Book of Common Worship) |
Regarding financial support, we recognize there are many ways to reach out. We wanted to inform you of what our denomination is doing.
PC(USA) RESPONSE - The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is responding to this earthquake through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and its partners. Presbyterian World Mission is gathering information on the safety and status of our mission personnel and ecumenical partners in the area.
For updates on the earthquake and the church’s response, please visit PDA. Initial reports indicate a large number of casualties and widespread damage especially in the capital city of Port-au-Prince.
You, too, can be part of God’s answer to prayer for those affected by this disaster. Information on the situation and prayers and worship resources are available through Funds from One Great Hour of Sharing are already helping with the initial response.
GREATER ATLANTA ASSISTANCE - The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta has a strong partnership in LaGonave. Reports indicate that some damage in LaGonave occurred. The Presbytery has received word that a team from First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta was in LaGonave during the time of the earthquake. They are safe, and plans are being considered about how best to get them returned safely to Atlanta. All contributions for Haiti assistance should be mailed to the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, c/o Haiti Disaster Assistance, 1024 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306. The memo section should include Haiti Disaster Assistance – DR000064