e-News: January, 2010

Tuesday's devastating earthquake has put already desperate people in a hopeless situation. Donate to our emergency relief fund - we'll use our resources on the ground in Haiti to help bring food, water and medical assistance to those in need. Solidarity takes on a new meaning this morning.

Channel 3000 Interviews Jan Byrd, Molly & Christophe Nicaise about Haiti

Bishop Miller's appeal to help
January 13, 2010

Dear Friends in Christ,

I write to ask your prayers and assistance for the people of Haiti who have been so devastated by yesterday’s earthquake. As a diocesan community we have had a long-standing relationship of deep affection and concern for the Diocese of Haiti and its people, particularly in the community of Jeannette.

I am pleased to report that the two young men who were part of a recent mission trip from this diocese, and who are still in Haiti, are safe, and, it is hoped, will return home soon.

At present we do not know the status of the facilities in Jeannette. We have received an unconfirmed report that the nearby town of Leogane was less severely affected. I pray that is the case for the people of Jeannette. I promise to keep you apprised of information regarding Jeannette as it becomes available.

The devastation in other parts of the country is great. I am asking each congregation to take a special collection, which will be sent through Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) for the people of Haiti as they begin to rebuild. Alternately, those wishing to make a direct contribution to ERD may do so at www.er-d.org/donate-select.php

Thank you for your compassionate response.

Yours in Christ,

+Steve A. Miller
Bishop

Updates

The 2 students -- James & Andrew -- who where in PaP Tuesday during the earthquake [they were on the roof-top patio of the guesthouse during the quake] are SAFE.

The other 5 students left a day earlier & are safely home in the U.S.

Molly and Christophe Nicaise returned from their trip to Haiti on Friday - they had a joyous, wonderful adventure, and now their hearts are broken; they're worried about old and new-found friends.

Pere Gracia - the interim priest in Jeanette -- reports that he and his family are okay, but we've yet to hear from our friend and school administrator, Eloi, as well as from the Bondeau and Petit Trou communities.

Pray with us.

January, 2010

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