January 15, 2009
Dear Galilee Family and Friends:
On Tuesday, January 12, Haiti was struck by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, centered 10 miles west of Port-au-Prince. The quake has caused widespread damage, casualties and structural damage. At this point, authorities are unsure as to just how much damage the quake has caused but know that its impact was vast and intense.
In times like these, it is important for communities, but especially the "Body of Christ" to band together to provide support to our neighbors in need. As Pastor of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, we will respond with love and compassion to those who are suffering from the aftermath and devastation of the worst earthquake in Haiti in 200 years. In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, I challenge every member and friend to "Live the Dream" and partner with us in prayer and assist us in providing resources in the following ways:
· Bring a Special Offering for Haiti on this Sunday Morning
· Attend the community prayer service in honor of Dr. M. L. King, Jr. and the Haitian Survivors at St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church located at 5000 Noble Street, Winston-Salem on Monday, January 18th at 7 PM. Please bring medical supplies (band aids, over the counter medications) and food supplies (rice, beans and sugar) to the service. If you are unable to the service, you may bring the items to Galilee on Sunday. Dr. Sir Walter Mack, Jr will be the Guest Speaker.
· Galilee Missionary Baptist Church is a partner within the Lott Carey Foreign Mission Convention. Our financial support will be given to Lott Carey who has an extraordinary track record in making sure that the financial resources will make it to the families and communities in need. On Sunday Morning I encourage everyone to bring an offering for our brothers and sisters in Haiti.
Additionally, we are waiting for more information and direction from Dr. Gregory Moss (General Baptist State Convention President and Vice-President of Lott Carey) and Dr. David Emmanuel Goatley (Executive-Secretary Treasurer). They will be sending a list of additional items that will be collected in the US and sent to Haiti with one of our US-based mission partners.
With Hope and Thanksgiving,
Pastor Nathan E. Scovens
