Praying for Haiti
We are now collecting donations for bottled water. Learn more here...
As we pray for the people of Haiti who have endured a devastating earthquake, we are receiving funds to send immediate relief. Checks can be made out to Champion Forest Baptist Church with “Haiti” clearly marked on the memo line. We will be forwarding the funds through the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention. We are also working on how we can mobilize volunteers to go to Haiti. Please watch for details.
We are making plans about how we can assist those affected. If you would like more info, fill out this form and we'll be in touch with you as soon as we have more information.
Updates
January 26th, 2010
Thank you Champion Forest for contributing over $15,000 so far for Haiti relief and for many of you who have already volunteered for future mission projects. Please continue to pray for the people of that country as well as all the military and first response personnel at work there.
We are establishing a partnership with New Missions for mission trips in the near future to Haiti. New Missions has been in Haiti for 27 years and has over 22 schools and churches as well as a Bible college. You can find out more about New Missions at www.newmissions.org.
Dave Nowak of New Missions, says that the situation in Haiti is still very chaotic and even dangerous. Only trained medical and first-response personnel should consider trying to enter Haiti at this time. He said, “the time will come when volunteer mission groups will provide invaluable help in rebuilding the devastated country and ministering to those in need, however, that time is not right now.” Prayer and giving is what is most needed at this time.
Bottled Water Donations
Champion Forest Baptist Church will begin receiving cases of bottled water for Haiti relief. Please ONLY bring the plastic-wrapped cases of bottles of water and place on the flat-bed trailer outside of the FLC entrance. Please no individual or six-pack bottled water. The collection will begin Sunday January 31st.
January 19th, 2010
Haiti has suffered several aftershocks of the devastating 7.0 earthquake that hit the country almost a week ago. The main airport is now functional and receiving relief supplies; power and communications are down and security is a serious concern. Specialized search and rescue teams and military units from several countries are being rushed into Haiti to help secure the situation and begin relief efforts.
Please continue to Pray and give for the people of Haiti.
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January 15th, 2010
Please continue to pray for the people of Haiti who are enduring the aftermath of the devastating 7.0 level earthquake on Tuesday January 12th. Monetary donations for immediate disaster relief can be sent to Champion Forest Baptist Church with "Haiti Disaster Relief" clearly indicated on the memo line of checks.
The situation in Haiti is still very overwhelming for the people and relief workers. Many sources are still reporting severe logistical problems. The FAA halted all commercial flights from the U.S. at the request of the Haitian government. There is not enough room to park planes and jet fuel is in short supply. Relief drops have been temporarily halted because workers cannot keep up with organizing and distribution of supplies. The U.S. Navy, Army and Air force are working diligently at getting the airport operational and medical and humanitarian facilities up and running. U.S. Marines and U.N. Peace Keeping forces are working to maintain order. Christian organizations such as Compassion International, Samaritan's Purse, The Salvation Army and others are on the ground and at work in Haiti. Most of the workers for these organizations were already in Haiti before the earthquake occurred. Some still have workers unaccounted for. The Red Cross is also at work in the country.
The International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention and the Florida Baptist Convention are sending assessment teams to Haiti on Saturday. The two teams will collaborate in their reporting to the national Southern Baptist disaster relief network. The teams also will report back on long-term strategies to help Haitians rebuild their lives. These assessments will form the basis for disaster relief deployment plans. Events are being closely monitored for future opportunities to mobilize mission volunteer teams. However, at this time, travel to the country by non-emergency personnel is ill-advised.