Lakeshore Pastors, in cooperation with Holland Mayor Kurt Dykstra and the Holland City Council, are calling on the people of the Lakeshore to act with mercy and give one day of wages or allowance to the people of Haiti for earthquake relief. People can participate in this swift response by designating a gift of one days wages to a relief organization of their choosing. We will also be building hygiene kits for adults and children.
Visit with representatives of established and reputable relief organizations, bring hygiene kit items, and pray with area pastors at the Midtown Center at 96 West 15th Street (enter corner of 16th and Pine), on Tuesday, January 26th between the hours of 12:00 NOON and 5:00PM.
Lets include our children and pass on the Lakeshore heritage of being a people known for their generosity to those in need.
This idea was birthed out of a regular prayer meeting of area pastors. It was at their January 14 meeting, during an extended time of prayer for Haiti, that a dream was shared for the city of Holland to give one days wages to Haiti. The Holland Area Prayer Initiative, represents almost every Christian denomination in the area, and meets every Thursday morning at 710 Central Avenue to pray for our city. All pastors are welcome to participate.
At the Wednesday, January 20 meeting of the Holland City Council, the council will be passing a Resolution declaring January 26 A Day for Haiti in the City of Holland. That meeting occurs at 7 p.m. at the Holland City Hall, 270 S. River Avenue, Holland, Michigan 49423. Representatives of the Holland Area Prayer Initiative will be present at that meeting to discuss the local relief efforts. This is another great example of how the churches of the Lakeshore are uniting with the city governments to make a difference.
What to do:
- Pray about giving one days wages or allowance to your relief effort of choice as part of A day for Haiti, and or collecting hygiene kit items (wash cloths, hand towels, soap, tooth brushes, nail clippers, band aids, combs).
- Pray for food, water, and medical supplies to reach those who need them.
- Pray for the people of Haiti and the relief workers.
- On January 26, from noon to 5 p.m., come to the Midtown Center, visit with relief organizations, and bring your financial offering and hygiene kit items (or, if you are not available at that time, donate online and anonymously log your donation so that we all can know the financial impact the Holland area has in Haiti).
