I received this message from our Conference Lay Leader, Brian Hammons who has been in contact with the South Central Jurisdictional relief coordinator and UMCOR efforts to help our brothers and sister in Port-a-Prince, Haiti. The United Methodist Church has close ties with the Methodist Church in Haiti and I know we are all in prayer for those ravaged by this disaster. Please remember as you read this information that 100% of your donations go directly to relief. Kevin <><
Dear Friends,
I would like to update you on the UMCOR relief effort for Haiti. Tom Hazelwood of UMCOR held a phone call this morning with the Jurisdictional UMVIM Coordinators to discuss earthquake relief efforts and how we can help. Sam Dixon, Clint Rabb and Jim Gulley of GBGM were in Port au Prince for a meeting with the new head of the Haitian church. They have not been heard from since the earthquake. We ask for prayers that they are safe and prayers for their families and friends while we await word of their safety.
To give relief funds you can give through the ADVANCE. They have issued a number for giving to the effort. This number is 418325 Haiti Emergency relief. this is the website where you can give on line. http://secure.gbgm-umc.org/donations/umcor/donate.cfm?id=3018760&code=418325
UMCOR is asking for health kits. I have attached the instruction to this email for you to please share as you see fit. If your conference has a warehouse Tom asked if it could be a central holding area. Please let UMCOR know if this is possible and they will make sure the kits are picked up. He did not want churches not to make the kits because of the cost of shipping.
As for teams, it is too soon to consider sending teams in. Tom will let us know at the time is appropriate. When Haiti is ready for teams there will requirements. We will work on projects which are the priority of church of Haiti, team will be team leader trained, will have had prior Haiti experince and must be self-sufficient.
We will be having another call conference when there is more news to tell. Please feel to call me if you have any questions.
Blessings,
Deb
Debbie Vest
Volunteers in Mission
South Central Jurisdiction
United Methodist Church
Dear Friends,
I would like to update you on the UMCOR relief effort for Haiti. Tom Hazelwood of UMCOR held a phone call this morning with the Jurisdictional UMVIM Coordinators to discuss earthquake relief efforts and how we can help. Sam Dixon, Clint Rabb and Jim Gulley of GBGM were in Port au Prince for a meeting with the new head of the Haitian church. They have not been heard from since the earthquake. We ask for prayers that they are safe and prayers for their families and friends while we await word of their safety.
To give relief funds you can give through the ADVANCE. They have issued a number for giving to the effort. This number is 418325 Haiti Emergency relief. this is the website where you can give on line. http://secure.gbgm-umc.org/donations/umcor/donate.cfm?id=3018760&code=418325
UMCOR is asking for health kits. I have attached the instruction to this email for you to please share as you see fit. If your conference has a warehouse Tom asked if it could be a central holding area. Please let UMCOR know if this is possible and they will make sure the kits are picked up. He did not want churches not to make the kits because of the cost of shipping.
As for teams, it is too soon to consider sending teams in. Tom will let us know at the time is appropriate. When Haiti is ready for teams there will requirements. We will work on projects which are the priority of church of Haiti, team will be team leader trained, will have had prior Haiti experince and must be self-sufficient.
We will be having another call conference when there is more news to tell. Please feel to call me if you have any questions.
Blessings,
Deb
Debbie Vest
Volunteers in Mission
South Central Jurisdiction
United Methodist Church
To Sustain Everyday Life: UMCOR Kits Are Another Way to Give
UMCOR Sager Brown Material Resources Specifications
Kits to Sustain Everyday Life
The following kit is used in places where people do not have ready access to many essential supplies for everyday life. Please follow the directions exactly. Include all items; do not add items that are not on the lists. Extra gifts, though given with the best of intentions, render a kit unusable and must be removed. Note: All items sent must be new!
Health Kit
(Updated: 07/11/2005)
Health kits provide basic necessities to people who have been forced to leave their homes because of human conflict or natural disaster. Health kits are also used as learning tools in personal hygiene, literacy, nutrition and cooking classes. When people gain the knowledge and materials to maintain personal hygiene, their overall health improves.
1 hand towel (15" x 25" up to 17" x 27")
1 washcloth
1 comb (large and sturdy, not pocket-sized)
1 nail file or fingernail clippers (no emery boards or toenail clippers)
1 bath-size bar of soap (3 oz. and up)
1 toothbrush (single brushes only in original wrapper, No child-size brushes)
1 large tube of toothpaste (4.5 oz. or larger, expiration date must be 6 months or longer in advance of the date of shipment to UMCOR Sager Brown)
6 adhesive plastic strip sterile bandages
Place these items inside a sealed one-gallon plastic bag.
Value: $12 per kit.
In a separate envelope, please send a check for at least $1 for each kit to help UMCOR Sager Brown with the costs of processing and shipping kits around the world.
Important: Please do not include any religious, political or patriotic notes or emblems in any kit.
Thank you for your donations. You are helping to make a difference in people's lives.
UMCOR Sager Brown Material Resources Specifications
Kits to Sustain Everyday Life
The following kit is used in places where people do not have ready access to many essential supplies for everyday life. Please follow the directions exactly. Include all items; do not add items that are not on the lists. Extra gifts, though given with the best of intentions, render a kit unusable and must be removed. Note: All items sent must be new!
Health Kit
(Updated: 07/11/2005)
Health kits provide basic necessities to people who have been forced to leave their homes because of human conflict or natural disaster. Health kits are also used as learning tools in personal hygiene, literacy, nutrition and cooking classes. When people gain the knowledge and materials to maintain personal hygiene, their overall health improves.
1 hand towel (15" x 25" up to 17" x 27")
1 washcloth
1 comb (large and sturdy, not pocket-sized)
1 nail file or fingernail clippers (no emery boards or toenail clippers)
1 bath-size bar of soap (3 oz. and up)
1 toothbrush (single brushes only in original wrapper, No child-size brushes)
1 large tube of toothpaste (4.5 oz. or larger, expiration date must be 6 months or longer in advance of the date of shipment to UMCOR Sager Brown)
6 adhesive plastic strip sterile bandages
Place these items inside a sealed one-gallon plastic bag.
Value: $12 per kit.
In a separate envelope, please send a check for at least $1 for each kit to help UMCOR Sager Brown with the costs of processing and shipping kits around the world.
Important: Please do not include any religious, political or patriotic notes or emblems in any kit.
Thank you for your donations. You are helping to make a difference in people's lives.
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