TAKE HEART AND PRESS ON
TAKE HEART
In the world you will have tribulation.
But take heart: I have overcome the world.
John 16 v 33
The situation in Haiti has been disheartening, with conditions deteriorating steadily since 2018 this latest crisis is taking its toll. Everyday tasks like purchasing food, obtaining fuel and affording public transport have become extremely difficult Our community and staff are tired and discouraged, we can help them to TAKE HEART.
PRESS ON
Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
Romans 3 v 3-5
Despite facing numerous obstacles and challenges we are determined to PRESS ON. Dr Rodney and his team are working on strategies to navigate through this current crisis and ensure the delivery of providing high quality care. We are committed to purchasing medicine in the US, even if it means paying additional funds for shipping in to ensure our pharmacy is stocked and we have access to essential medicines.
OUR RESPONSE
For the month of June we are going to have a special focus on praying for Haiti and Bethesda. A prayer guide with a daily prayer request will be available for you to use in your personal devotions or with a group. We will be praying for the people of Haiti to TAKE HEART. Imagine the impact when we have God's people praying daily for Haiti.
Our aim for June is to host small gatherings in various locations, dedicated to praying for Haiti and Bethesda while also raising funds for purchasing medicine. Would you consider opening your home to invite friends and family, offering some snacks, and sharing about Bethesda? We'll supply a short video and any other materials you might need.
Due to gang control in Port-au-Prince, transporting medicine to the North of Haiti is extremely challenging. Because of this, we're finding new ways to purchase medicine and medical supplies, albeit with increased costs due to shipping and customs. This June, we are raising funds for medicine and are asking for you support to help us to PRESS ON.
JOIN US
f you are able to join us in any of these ways, please do get in touch by email, particularly if you are able to hold a gathering or would like to show the video in your small group or church service. Thank you to those of you who have already committed to holding a gathering. It will be so encouraging for our staff to know there are Christians gathering all over North America and beyond to pray for them and to raise vital funds for clinic operations.
Tax free giving
You may have opportunities to give more and enjoy tax benefits while helping advance the faithful work of Bethesda Medical Center in Haiti. We are also able to process and accept stock and mutual funds, donor advised funds and qualified charitable distributions. Please email us info@bethesdamedical.org for more information.