Haiti Earthquake Relief - Letter from Bishop Miller(please copy and reprint this letter as appropriate)
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,
The Rt. Rev. Steven A. Miller
Bishop of Milwaukee |
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