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Haiti Earthquake Response

On January 12, a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck at 4:53 p.m. local time approximately 10 miles southwest of the capital Port-au-Prince, the strongest quake to hit Haiti in more than 200 years. As a result, more than 100,000 people are believed dead and some 3 million affected. Also, the damage to infrastructure, including bridges, buildings, phone and power lines, has been severe.

DONATE:

Mark Your Tithe Envelope for SDA: A special offering to help rebuild the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Haiti will be taken Feb. 6. It will be used to help rebuild churches, schools, hospitals, etc. Mark your tithe envelope "Haiti Disaster Relief - SDA" (offering code #495).

Give to SDA Haiti Relief Online: A SPECIAL HAITI DISASTER RELIEF OFFERING will be taken up on Sabbath, Feb 6. Most of the 335,000 Adventist members in Haiti are suffering hardships and the loss of physical well being, loved ones, homes, schools, or the economic impact of the earthquake. Many of their churches have been damaged beyond repair or totally flattened. Giving to this offering is one of the best ways right now for most of us to show our love for our Haitian brothers and sisters. With the special offering for Haiti Relief (SDA) coming up on February 6, some conferences and churches may wish to put up a link to give online on their websites. The link is below and is now operational. Individuals may print out a receipt.

https://appeal.nadadventist.org/Haiti

Mark Your Tithe Envelope for ADRA: Georgia-Cumberland Conference has also set up an offering code (#496 ADRA - Haiti) to process Haiti disaster relief donations. Please mark your tithe envelopes accordingly.

ADRA Emergency Fund: To send your contribution to ADRA’s Emergency Response Fund, please contact ADRA at 1.800.424.ADRA (2372) or give online at www.adra.org. You can also text the word "ADRA" from your cell phone to the number 85944 and a $10 donation to ADRA will be added to your monthly phone bill.

RESOURCES:

North American Division Bulletin Inserts: The attached bulletin insert for the special Haiti offering on February 6 is for distribution in the U.S. only. It should be used on the Sabbaths of January 30 and February 6. This offering is to assist in rebuilding the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Haiti. It will be used to help rebuild churches, schools, hospitals, etc. Mark your tithe envelope "Haiti Disaster Relief (SDA)."

ADRA Bulletin Inserts: Download this designed flyer from ADRA concerning relief efforts in Haiti.

2 bulletin inserts per page (pdf)

When Disaster Strikes...How to Donate or Volunteer Successfully: The National Donations Management Committee developed this brochure for people interested in supporting disaster relief efforts.

"When Disaster Strikes" brochure

Haiti Volunteer Information: Terry Haight, Adventist Community Services Disaster Response coordinator, shares these websites that the CDC is recomending for anyone going to or returning from Haiti.

CDC Resources for Clinicians Treating Individuals Returning from Haiti (CDC 1-22-10)

Haiti Earthquake Resources for Clinicians (CDC 1-18-10)

Critical Incident Stress Management: Mike Lombardo, Pastor of the Kingsport Seventh-day Adventist Church, is trained and experienced in Critical Incident Stress Management. This treatment is especially meant for rescuers who have been under a lot of stress in dealing with disaster rescue or recovery. Most of us are not used to dealing with the situation that rescuers are facing in Haiti, and will need debriefing when they return. Mike will be able to provide help, and can train professional people (pastors, nursing staff, etc) how to respond to this situation. His contact info is:

Pastor Mike Lombardo
Cell: (423) 276-2004
Home: (423) 212-0346