Want to take the time to update everyone on what is happening locally that I am aware of ~
Henry and Stan Shifflett took eleven tents up to Chester Fisher in WV today to put in his container that is going to the area of Petit Goave. This is the second trip they've made with tents. The container is to leave via Monarch later this week.
Pastor Geordany left today to go back to LaJeune. Kellie Davis, Diane Diehl and myself drove him to Brooklyn NY on Thursday morning so he could visit with his grandchildren there before he left for home. He had a great reception The Valley, speaking at Columbia Furnace, Antioch, New Dale, Fairview/Endless Caverns and Evergreen while here for 3 weeks.
Fund Raising Events coming up include a Ham Pot Pie Supper on April 10th at Mt. Pleasant. This is a joint effort with folks from Mt. Pleasant and Mt. Zion/Linville. Service begins at 4 p.m.
Also please mark your calendar for September 11, 2010 ~ Haiti Mission Benefit Sing at Middle River Church of the Brethren September 11th. Time and groups to be announced. A chicken BBQ supper will be available. More info will be forthcoming as details are worked out. If you have a church group that would be willing to sing for this event, please contact Becky Miller ~
Looking for other news from the District Churches. Give me a call and let me know what your church is doing!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
New Updates
Newest updates for the Shenandoah District Missions to Haiti events are:
March 23 7:00 p.m. Pastor Geordany Joseph will speak at Fairview/Endless Caverns COB
March 24 6:30 p.m. Pastor Geordany Joseph will speak at Antioch COB in Woodstock, VA
April 5 Middle River COB team leaves for Petit Goave, Haiti
April 10 4-7 p.m. Ham Pot Pie Fund Raiser for Haiti at Mt. Pleasant COB in H'burg.
This is a joint venture with Mt. Zion/Linville COB
April 17 4-8 p.m. Haiti Mission Supper at Mt. Vernon COB in Stuarts Draft.
They have members from the community that have been in Haiti
on Mission trips and worked with rescue teams. They will share
their experiences. Haitian foods will be served and all
donations will go to the Disaster Relief Funds for Haiti
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Mt. Pleasant continues its requests for your used or new 4 man or above tents and cots. Four man waterproof tents can be purchased at Walmart for $32.88. However, larger tents, which will be more useful, can also be purchased for a little more than $100.00 These tents and cots will be loaded onto a sea container and sent directly to those in need. Contact Henry Elsea at 271-1533 for more information.
March 23 7:00 p.m. Pastor Geordany Joseph will speak at Fairview/Endless Caverns COB
March 24 6:30 p.m. Pastor Geordany Joseph will speak at Antioch COB in Woodstock, VA
April 5 Middle River COB team leaves for Petit Goave, Haiti
April 10 4-7 p.m. Ham Pot Pie Fund Raiser for Haiti at Mt. Pleasant COB in H'burg.
This is a joint venture with Mt. Zion/Linville COB
April 17 4-8 p.m. Haiti Mission Supper at Mt. Vernon COB in Stuarts Draft.
They have members from the community that have been in Haiti
on Mission trips and worked with rescue teams. They will share
their experiences. Haitian foods will be served and all
donations will go to the Disaster Relief Funds for Haiti
~~~~~~~
Mt. Pleasant continues its requests for your used or new 4 man or above tents and cots. Four man waterproof tents can be purchased at Walmart for $32.88. However, larger tents, which will be more useful, can also be purchased for a little more than $100.00 These tents and cots will be loaded onto a sea container and sent directly to those in need. Contact Henry Elsea at 271-1533 for more information.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Monday March 15th
What's new in Missions? Yesterdays event at Trinity Episcopal Church was a great success. $9837.43 was raised for the benefit of Haiti. Approximately 500 people attended to enjoy over two full hours of various types of music including the Trinity Youth Choir and Adult Choir, Chris Bono on the pipe organ, Rhythm Road and several wonderful, inspiring solos by Ernest Holley. Speakers included Patrick Eugene, a Haitian JMU student from Hinche and Altesse Geffrard of Staunton and Port au Prince along with Jody Wagner who served on a medical mission shortly after the earthquake. The end of the music program included the National Anthem of Haiti featuring Patrick, Altesse and Pastor Geordany Joseph holding aloft the Haitian flag.
After the music concert McCracken Hall was open with various displays of local mission efforts on the island. Middle River COB had a display of their efforts with Fisher International.
The Mission Advisory Team has talked about the opportunities that we might consider for the future including musical events that would include island music and opportunities to share what locals are doing in Haiti. We also want to encourage each church to appoint a Mission contact person and let the district office know that name. Your ideas are important to us. Please feel free to contact us with them!
Til next time, keep that information coming!
After the music concert McCracken Hall was open with various displays of local mission efforts on the island. Middle River COB had a display of their efforts with Fisher International.
The Mission Advisory Team has talked about the opportunities that we might consider for the future including musical events that would include island music and opportunities to share what locals are doing in Haiti. We also want to encourage each church to appoint a Mission contact person and let the district office know that name. Your ideas are important to us. Please feel free to contact us with them!
Til next time, keep that information coming!
Monday, March 8, 2010
More Updates
Isn't this spring weather beautiful? Pastor Geordany has been outside in the sunshine all morning. It's not too cool even for a Haitian :)
Updates for Haiti Happenings follow:
Pastor Geordany will be meeting with Mr. Blair at Volunteer Farms tomorrow afternoon and will be speaking at Evergreen Church of the Brethren at 11 a.m. on March 21. He will be speaking at Antioch Church of the Brethren at 7 p.m. on Wed. March 24th.
The Columbia Furnace Church of the Brethren will be leaving for Haiti on April 5th. Your prayers are asked as they go to build a church there and build bunk beds for the Orphanage at LaJeune (Pastor Geordany's).
Please let me know of other items of interest in Haiti Missions. We don't want to miss a thing to share :)
Updates for Haiti Happenings follow:
Pastor Geordany will be meeting with Mr. Blair at Volunteer Farms tomorrow afternoon and will be speaking at Evergreen Church of the Brethren at 11 a.m. on March 21. He will be speaking at Antioch Church of the Brethren at 7 p.m. on Wed. March 24th.
The Columbia Furnace Church of the Brethren will be leaving for Haiti on April 5th. Your prayers are asked as they go to build a church there and build bunk beds for the Orphanage at LaJeune (Pastor Geordany's).
Please let me know of other items of interest in Haiti Missions. We don't want to miss a thing to share :)
Friday, March 5, 2010
Setting Up
Trying to find a "free" web master tutor has resulted in trying this blog format to keep the information flowing, especially to those who are not Facebook "savvy". Life is a bit busy here at the moment, but I'm inviting all of you Haiti travelers to send pictures that can be used on this blog from time to time.
Currently here are updates that I have of interest to Shenandoah District Churches of the Brethren:
* A Haitian style meal will be offered at the home of Mark and Diann VanHuss on March 13. Tickets are $10.00 each and proceeds will go to Haiti Missions. Contact Mary Anna Cline 433-1871 or Mary Sue VanHuss 434-0260 for more information.
* Trinity Episcopal Church of Staunton, VA is sponsoring a musical event from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on March 14 to benefit Haitian ministries. Various churches involved with Haiti are invited to put up displays or have items for sale to raise money. Please call Becky Miller for more information.
* Kits are still needed for Haiti. Contact the District website for more information
* Speakers are available for your church to learn about Haiti Missions and also about how to plan a mission trip. Please contact Janet Elsea 271-3000 for more information.
* Pastor Geordany Joseph of LaJeune, Haiti is currently in the US. He will be speaking at Mt. Pleasant on the 7th; New Dale on the 14th and others are being scheduled at this time. Watch this blog for more information.
* Family size, quality tents and cots are still needed to be sent to Port au Prince and surrounding localities to provide shelter to homeless during the rainy season. Please contact Henry Elsea, 271-1533 for more information on that endeavor.
* A Ham Pot Pie supper is scheduled for April 10th at Mt. Pleasant. More information will be forthcoming.
Currently here are updates that I have of interest to Shenandoah District Churches of the Brethren:
* A Haitian style meal will be offered at the home of Mark and Diann VanHuss on March 13. Tickets are $10.00 each and proceeds will go to Haiti Missions. Contact Mary Anna Cline 433-1871 or Mary Sue VanHuss 434-0260 for more information.
* Trinity Episcopal Church of Staunton, VA is sponsoring a musical event from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on March 14 to benefit Haitian ministries. Various churches involved with Haiti are invited to put up displays or have items for sale to raise money. Please call Becky Miller for more information.
* Kits are still needed for Haiti. Contact the District website for more information
* Speakers are available for your church to learn about Haiti Missions and also about how to plan a mission trip. Please contact Janet Elsea 271-3000 for more information.
* Pastor Geordany Joseph of LaJeune, Haiti is currently in the US. He will be speaking at Mt. Pleasant on the 7th; New Dale on the 14th and others are being scheduled at this time. Watch this blog for more information.
* Family size, quality tents and cots are still needed to be sent to Port au Prince and surrounding localities to provide shelter to homeless during the rainy season. Please contact Henry Elsea, 271-1533 for more information on that endeavor.
* A Ham Pot Pie supper is scheduled for April 10th at Mt. Pleasant. More information will be forthcoming.
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