Communication with church leaders in Haiti remains difficult in the wake of the January 12 earthquake. Apostle Bunda Chibwe spoke with Michel Rosier, Haiti Mission Centre Financial Officer, on the phone yesterday. "Michel is certain that 20 members have died and estimates that about 250 members are in hospital," said Chibwe.
There are also reports of 13 buildings destroyed, 19 buildings that sustained damage, and 9 buildings that have no damage. Details about our members and the places where they worship and go to school will continue to be updated as new information is received.
As of yesterday, $51,348 has been donated to the Community of Christ Oblation Fund. This entire amount and all additional contributions through February 7 will go directly to our members for relief, recovery, and rebuilding. The January 13 donation to the Red Cross was a single donation to aid the immediate relief efforts. All further financial assistance will be disbursed directly to our members and their communities through the Presiding Bishopric.
While there is a great desire to collect physical items for our brothers and sisters in Haiti , at this time it is not feasible to get care packages of any kind into the country. Your support of the Oblation Fund and your continued prayers are the most effective ways to provide comfort and assistance to those in need.
Donate online at www.CofChrist.org/give/, through regular Mission Tithes envelopes or send a check or money order to Presiding Bishopric, ATTN: Oblation Fund, 1001 West Walnut, Independence , MO 64083 .
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