Haiti Relief Effort

Dear Fellow Philippians:  As you are all now aware, the country of Haiti, a significant focus of our Outreach ministries here at St. Philip's, is again suffering under the weight of a devastating natural disaster.  The poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, the effects of this recent earthquake, and the ongoing after shocks, have literally brought Haiti to its knees.  They are in desperate straits, with their immediate needs focused on food, water and medical supplies.  Many have asked, 'How can I help?' 

First, and always, pray.  Prayers are a powerful tool in the Christian arsenal.  Pray for the thousands who have died, been injured, are homeless, and for whom the need for food and water is acute.  Second, short of going to Haiti to assist in the hard work of recovery, I ask that you consider a financial gift to one of the following resources in support of world-wide humanitarian efforts.

To donate to the Haiti Fund you can visit their web site at www.er-d.org, or call them at 1-800-334-7626, ext 5129.

To provide support through the Episcopal Church's Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) agency mail your checks to Episcopal Relief & Development, P.O. Box 7058, Merrifield, Virginia, 22116-7058.

As always, you can write your check to St. Philip's Episcopal Church, and designate 'Haiti Fund' in the memo line, and we will send it to ERD.

In addition to our immediate response, our Bishop has asked us to provide continued support for this humanitarian effort through out the season of Lent.  A more than appropriate focus for a season in which we resolve to 'seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbor as ourselves.'  Thank you for your prayers and for your support.  

Fr. Barry+