Haiti Relief

The Crisis: Pictures and video of the devastation caused by the 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti continue to stream into our homes. Homes destroyed. Bodies everywhere. Parents weeping. Children orphaned. It is estimated that the catastrophe has left about 3 million people, a third of Haiti's population, in a vulnerable condition.

Our Motivation: The Scriptures compel all believers to respond mercifully and compassionately to those that are suffering. Some weeks back, we as a church studied Luke 10 and the parable of the Good Samaritan. The Scriptures showed us that Jesus saw us when we were in need, lying in a ditch on the side of the road. He did not pass us by. He bound our wounds. He showed us mercy. He showed us compassion. This is the Gospel, the good news. And the Gospel compels us, "Go and do likewise." We are to respond to the poor and the weak as Jesus responded to us in our poverty and weakness.

The Gospel is the motivation the Scriptures use when calling the people of God to give away their possessions for the sake of others. When Paul calls on the church in Corinth to respond generously to their brothers and sisters affected by famine in Jerusalem, he doesn't employ guilt. He reminds them and us of the Gospel. God has given generously to us and thus frees us to give generously as well.

Our Response (an update): Our goal was to raise $5,000 to give towards Haiti. By God's grace we have met and exceeded the goal! Our giving will go towards Churches Helping Churches and World Relief. Both organizations are committed to humanitarian aid and rebuilding the church in Haiti. There's still time for you to participate by clicking on the links below. Prayerfully consider how the Lord may be calling you to give to His work.

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