One Month to Go!

“Do not worry about your life, what you will eat;

or about your body, what you will wear.”

Luke 12:22

We are blessed with so much here in Canada. Many around the world are much less fortunate, and cling daily to the promise that the Lord will meet their daily needs.

As you know, I have been given the wonderful opportunity to provide personal care and needed supplies to children in Haiti. In doing so, I hope to show God’s love to them. Along with four other team members, I will be traveling to the God’s Littlest Angels (GLA) Orphanage in rural Haiti (http://www.glahaiti.org). In addition to money and supplies, we are providing personal child care as well as a Vacation Bible School program.

Last year, the nation of Haiti was hit hard by the food crisis and by the destruction of two hurricanes. They have also felt the negative effects of the economic recession. While GLA was blessed in the ability to purchase land for a new orphanage site to expand their ministry (they are currently at maximum capacity and cannot take any new children), building has recently been stopped as they struggle to meet even the basic physical needs of the children in the current facility.

Our goal is to raise approximately $2,000 per person before travel. This amount will cover our flight and accommodation expenses. Any extra funds will be given to the orphanage as a gift. Would you like to be one of the people to help send me off to minister to these children, who are among the poorest in the Western Hemisphere? As well as funding, we also wish to collect medical supplies and infant care products to bring with us to meet basic health needs. Below is a list of supplies that you might consider donating. Last, and most certainly not least, you can contribute by praying for us.

Please make cheques payable to St. Paul’s Anglican Church and specify in the memo section of your cheque, “Haiti Mission Trip 2009”. You will receive a tax donation receipt. The church address is 10127-145 St., Edmonton, AB, T5N 2X6. Donated items can also be sent to the church or given to me. Contact me if you have any questions.

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Items currently needed by GLA Orphanage (bold items indicate more significant need):

• infant liquid vitamins
• infant Tylenol
• bar soap - Ivory, Dial, Dove, or any other mild soap
• crib sheets
• antibacterial hand soap
• baby formula (especially for premature babies)
• disposable diapers (all sizes)
• scabies cream
• anti-fungal cream
• crib toys
• flip flop sandals (for staff)
• baby powder
• baby lotion
• baby shampoo
• computer photo paper - Kodak Ultima or Kodak Premium

Some things GLA really does NOT need at this time:

• clothing
• receiving blankets
• children's socks
• cloth diapers, diaper pins, plastic pants
• stuffed toys
• baby wash cloths

My team!