Haiti Update - January 21

From Jesse Robertson at the Estes, TN church:




I spoke with Roberta this morning (Thursday). They have already distributed over 2000 lbs. of rice as well as other food. Two physicians are schedule to arrive today, and other medical and construction workers tomorrow. She describes the situation in Port au Prince as very grim.
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Roberta called tonight. Five American workers, at least three of whom are physicians, are there now. She is planning a "mini-clinic" at her house tomorrow, so say a prayer for everyone to behave courteously. The six men we sent out on Wednesday are coming in by bus from Santo Domingo tomorrow, and should be at her house by 5:00 p.m. Before we organize the next team, we are waiting to see how this goes and determine the personnel needs.

Haiti Update

We have sent a contribution from the Skagit Valley Church of Christ to the Estes Church of Christ in Tennessee to assist with the relief work they are doing in Haiti. Estes has been supporting an orphanage. Roberta, a worker with the orphanage, has been sending regular reports. Some of these will be copied and posted here from time to time:

First of all – Roberta and kids felt the big aftershock this morning, went out of the house, but nobody was harmed and no damage was done.

Secondly, here’s a note from Roberta yesterday:
Today, Richard and I took a turn around the city. Not very long but very sad. People are doing their best to leave the city and go out to the country. Wounded are on the side of the road not far from the dead. People are begging every motorist to please give them a free ride "somewhere." They don’t care where you are going, they just want to get out of town.

I spoke with the preacher in Citie Soliel today. The church building is destroyed. Members of the church are sleeping in a field. I gave them one of our carport tents that Global Manna donated. It is 12 X 20 and should provide cover for many. We hope to bring food to them tomorrow at the latest. The preacher is trying to help with logistics so that we can deliver the food safely and efficiently.

My girls bagged 800 lbs of rice today and put it in bags to be distributed. They are putting soap, combs, shoes, matches and a few other odds and ins to help those in need. We will send these out tomorrow I can only pray.

We prepared 50 bags to leave where the dog food spilled the other evening [referencing Thomas’s email from yesterday]. I look forward to seeing their faces this time when something falls of the truck.

Praising Him,
Roberta

Thirdly – the first Estes medical/construction team leaves today. We’re hoping to have a report from them with their evaluations Thursday or Friday.

Thank you so much for your continued interest in Haiti. May God be glorified through our efforts.

Skagit Valley members who want to contribute personally to this work may give their funds to Sky Brown, who will forward them on to Estes. Or anyone who reads this may choose to send contributions directly to

Estes Church of Christ, PO Box 191, Henderson, TN 38340. In memo write "Haiti Disaster Relief" 100% of money contributed will go to help in Haiti and everything done will be done in the name of Christ.

January 17

From the morning announcements and prayer requests:

"A big Thank you to John Williamson and Mike Macomber for a successful scavenger hunt Friday night."

"Continued prayers for Tami Beach as she receives medical treatments at Mayo Clinic this month."

Prayers requested "for Cathi Adams' sister as she begins chemo treatrement. Give Cathi hugs. Also for Ted Thompson, Elmer and Martha Juntenen, Vivian Pitner, Judy Fair, and all our ill."

"Please pray for Kirk Garrison, who is home sick with a fever."

Wednesday night will be the time for the men's business meeting following the devotional. Karen Hasenoehrl will teach a class for the ladies during the business meeting time.

Sunday, January 3rd - Prayer Requests

Please remember in prayer Judy Hill and her family in the death of her brother Dwayne in California. Also Lisa Barnett as her fiance's memorial is today. Also the family of the police office whose service is on Tuesday. Ted Thompson is sick today.

"Please pray for Karla, Evelyn, and Faith Williamson for health. Also, Karla is having tests done Monday morning." ...John Williamson

"Please be with my sisters Evelyn and Faith and Mom. They have a bad cold" ...Lydia Williamson

20/10 Vision

20/10 Vision in 2010 will be a recurring theme during this new year. Sunday morning's sermon introduces the theme by talking about the need we all have for 'better than average' spiritual vision. We'll talk about how to get that kind of perception. 10:30 a.m. at Skagit Valley Church of Christ, following Bible classes at 9:30.

Sunday night's sermon will be "Prayer and Faith." 6 p.m.

Condolences to Judy Hill

Judy sent out the following email Friday evening:

I just received the dreaded phone call. My brother passed from this world just before 9:30 this evening. I want to thank you all for your prayers, notes and love. My heart is breaking, but my Lord Jesus is my strength and comfort.

My love to you all,

January 1

One of my new year's resolutions is to do a better job posting updates to the Skagit Valley Church of Christ blog.

On January 1st, 2010, I wish for anyone reading this the best possible new year. God's blessings are great. May all of us be gracious recipients of those blessings throughout the coming year and beyond.

Please keep Judy Hill and her extended family in your prayers as Judy's brother, Dwayne Mackey is seriously ill in California. He appears to be nearing the end of his battle with cancer.