Tomorrow, the 24th and next Sunday, the 31st, we will take a special offering for Haiti. We are all very aware of the incredible needs that are very present in that country. Many people are pouring money and relief efforts into the general needs present, but the big need that could go overlooked is the needs of the Church. Who will help the Church? An incredible organization has been started called Churches Helping Churches (www.churcheshelpingchurches.com) and this is where we will channel all money given. Potential questions:
Q: What if I’ve already given to another organization for the relief efforts in Haiti?
A: Awesome! In no way do we want to tell you what obedience to the Lord looks like for you in this. We simply want to challenge the corporate body of believers at North Church to consider the needs of the Church in Haiti. Many, many resources are being poured into that country to help with medical needs, rebuilding roads, schools, governmental structures, hospitals, etc, and that’s awesome, but what relief is being targeted to the Church there? This is the heartbeat of the organization Churches Helping Churches and we as a church want to be a part of that. “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith” (Galatians 6:10).
Q: Can I give online?
A: Absolutely! But here are a few things to consider. Part of the purpose of providing this opportunity to give during tomorrow’s service is for us as a body of believers at North Church to worship God by responding to His leading in this and to do it corporately. What an incredible thing for us to join in together in the context of sitting under the teaching of the Word and the celebration of the Lord’s supper and in the midst of that say that we as a church are responding to the needs of our brothers and sisters in Christ in Haiti. Rather than this be several isolated acts of worship, which in turn will result in the same monetary results, we would love to worship the Lord and respond as a church body, together.
Q: How far will my giving go?
A: A long way! $1 US dollar is $10 Haitian dollars. $100 US dollars is $1000 Haitian dollars. The ability for us to provide greatly at this exchange rate is huge.
Q: Who should I make a check out to?
A: “North Church” We will pool all the money and then send in one payment.
Check out www.churcheshelpingchurches.com for more information.
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