On 1/19/2010 9:18 AM, Sugel Michelen wrote:
Dear brethren and friends,
We give thanks to our God for the desire that He has put in your hearts to unite with us in this work of mercy for Haiti.
We would like to share with you that last Saturday January 16th, we a group representatives from various churches; Pastors Leopoldo Espaillat and Sugel Michelen, and the deacons Eric Michelen, Miguel Linares and Jean Pierre Kawas from Iglesia Biblica del Señor Jesucristo (IBSJ), Pastor Francisco Guzman from Iglesia Biblica de la Trinidad(IBT), Pastor Hector Santana from Iglesia Bautista del Nuevo Pacto(IBNP), Pastor Miguel Angel Castillo from Iglesia Fundamento Biblico (IFB). In this meeting we listen to the report given by our brothers Pastor Castillo and Jean Pierre Kawas, whom had traveled to Haiti and shared what they observed during their time in Puerto Principe.
1. The situation in Haiti is not as the international news presents it. What we see in the news is not even 20% of the real situation.
2. The people are sleeping in parks, stadiums, streets and any open areas because of the fear of more tremors. There have been over 42, with more or less intensity, including one of 5.3 that was felt Thursday night and which produced panic among the residents.
3. There are about 70 evangelical pastors that we fear might be dead, some church buildings that are destroyed. These brethren met for prayer meetings during the day, because of the electricity rationing that occurs in Haiti.
4. The help that we will give will be focus on the churches and the nearby communities. We will channel the help through the local churches which will share with the local communities. We will also work with International Hope, because they have the experience and logistics that will help us provide the help fast and security.
The short term plan to follow is:
In conjunction with Esperanza Internacional institution:
a) Establish an office in Port of Prince
b) Select the personnel that will work in the office.
c) Start with the medicine and food shipments.
d) Contact a couple of Cuban physicians that offered to work in Puerto Principe for about three weeks.
Other things to accomplish:
· Jean Pierre Kawas will be contacting the churches in Haiti through which the help will be chanelled.
· On Thursday January 21st, Pastor Miguel A. Castillo (Iglesia Fundamento Biblico), Francisco Gusman (Iglesia Biblica de la Trinidad), also Jean Pierre Kawas (IBSJ), Carlos Pimentel (Esperanza Internacional), and probably a deacon or a pastor from IBSJ, will travel to Haiti.
In reference to the churches that will coordinate the help, we have concluded for the moment, request that its members donate money instead of food or medicine. Esperanza Internacional has the means to prepare kits containing what a family will need for a week as follow:
PERSONAL HYGIENE AND CARE (2000 UNITS)
1 SOAP (1/3 PACK)
1 TOOTHPASTE
2 TOOTHBRUSHES
3 DURABLE PLATES
3 ALUMINIUM SPOONS
1 CAN OPENER
2 CLORINE (BLEACH)
5 FACE MASKS
1 PLASTIC PACKAGING
TOTAL US$/KIT 8.60
FOOD (2000 UNITS)
5 SARDINES IN OLIVE OIL (CAN)
3 SAUSAGES (CAN)
1 SODA CRACKERS (20 UNT PACK)
6 PARMALAT MILK (200ML.)
1 COOKED BEANS
2 COOKED MIXED VEGETABLES (14OZ.)
1 SWEET CORN (14OZ.)
1 PEANUT BUTTER (12OZ.)
3 PARMALAT MILK WITH OATS (330ML.)
1 PACKAGING IN BOXES (SEALED) PER FAMILY
TOTAL US$/KIT 19.18
SHELTER (500 UNITS)
1 SMALL MATTRESS (4" THICK)
1 SHEET
1 MOSQUITO NET
TOTAL US$/KIT 28.47
NOTE: To these costs, are added transportation, operational expenses, fuel, food for volunteers,
other costs, among others. Details in the attach document.
In the United States: The money can be deposited at the BPD Bank with the following information:
Name: Iglesia BÃblica del Señor Jesucristo, Inc. / Account number: 327832
Address: BPD Bank: 90 Broad Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10004-3306
ABA #026010757/ Swift BPI BUS33 BIC
Important Note : We would appreciate if you could mail us the date and amount of your donation, specifying that this is a donation destined for Haiti.
You can also contact Pastor K. Maddy at: kjmaddy@gmail.com
Heritage Baptist Church
3585 Thruston-Dermont Rd.
Owensboro, KY 42303
Long Term Plans: Stay in Haiti as long as it is necessary, not just for immediate help, since we will also get involved with the re-construction of homes and church buildings.
Again we thank you for your desire to help us and our prayer to the Lord is that He will recompense and bless you according to His great mercy.
In the love of our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ,
Pastor Sugel Michelén (Iglesia BÃblica del Señor Jesucristo, Santo Domingo, DR) |
Older
Top
