from
our Bishop . . .
January
13, 2010
Dear Friends in Christ,
I write to ask your prayers and
assistance for the people of Haiti who have been so devastated by yesterday's earthquake. As a diocesan community
we have had a long-standing relationship of deep affection and concern for the Diocese of Haiti and its people, particularly
in the community of Jeannette.
I
am pleased to report that the two young men who were part of a recent mission trip from this diocese, and who are still in
Haiti, are safe, and, it is hoped, will return home soon.
At
present we do not know the status of the facilities in Jeannette. We have received an unconfirmed report that the nearby
town of Leogane was less severely affected. I pray that is the case for the people of Jeannette. I promise to
keep you apprised of information regarding Jeannette as it becomes available. Information is also available through
the website of the Diocese of Milwaukee's Haiti Project, located at http://www.haitiproject.org/
The devastation in other parts of the
country is great. I am asking each congregation to take a special collection which will be sent through Episcopal Relief
and Development (ERD) for the people of Haiti as they begin to rebuild. Alternately, those wishing to make a direct
contribution to ERD may do so at https://www.er-d.org/donate-select.php.
Thank you for your compassionate response. Yours in Christ, +Steven A. Miller Bishop |
Interviews with Jan
Byrd,
Molly & Christophe Nicaise about Haiti
About The Haiti Project . . .
The Haiti Project is an Outreach Ministry of the Episcopal Dioceses of Milwaukee. We work in partnership with others from all walks of life
who share the belief that education, clean water, access to medicine, and compassion are basic human necessities.
Ending poverty in Haiti is multifaceted, and we take our role of stewardship seriously. That's why more than 90% of
our expenses are used for programs that directly affect the people living in Haiti - especially the small and mountainous
community of Jeannette. 100% of our funding comes from private sources, including individuals, churches, corporations and
grants. Our collective goal is to promote self-sufficiency and independence.
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