This week, I’ve been praying about how we as a church community can respond to those who have experienced the devastation of the tornadoes that ripped through the South. I learned yesterday that our friends Sam and LuAnn Albert, who live in Brooks, Georgia, suffered some damage on their farm. Thanks be to God, they are safe, but they have neighbors who did not fare as well. They have said that they are OK and are not in need of anything at this time, but please keep them in your prayers. Read more

Update on Haiti

Below is a release about Episcopal Relief & Development’s efforts in Haiti. Also, a group from the Diocese of Atlanta is working out a relief effort, and if anyone is interested, there will be a meeting at Holy Trinity in Decatur this Saturday, January 30 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.

Finally, Callaway Blue is also working on a continual project to send water down to Haiti. St. Nicholas will be helping with the effort. More information about this is forthcoming, so stay tuned!

For Immediate Release

DATE : 1/21/2010

Relief Efforts Continue in Haiti After Earthquake

Over a week since the 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti on January 12, the nation is still being affected by large aftershocks, including a 6.1-magnitude event yesterday morning.  However, the continued geological events are only one challenge facing those trying to provide relief in Haiti. Read more