After the earthquake disaster in Haiti, I learned that a practical way that we could make a difference in helping the people of Haiti was to make Hygiene Kits and Baby Kits for Church World Service (CWS), whose warehouse was empty. A large Disciples of Christ congregation in a different part of the country set a goal of preparing 250 kits, and I thought, “We can do that!” Well, guess what?! We Did It! I am pleased to announce that First Christian Church has put together a total of 263 CWS Kits (which includes 245 hygiene kits and 18 baby kits). As a result, 263 different people will be helped. I am so proud and delighted. Not only did we put together all of those kits, we also came up with a lot of funds to ship them—first to the Church World Service warehouse and then from CWS to Haiti. Thank you to everyone that participated in making this a reality. A special thanks goes to Diana Secaur, her students and their parents at Field School, who responded so well to Diana’s request and provided 83 kits, plus extra supplies and help with shipping costs, adding to our total numbers.
Following their Art Show Fundraiser, the Christian Education Committee tithed 10% of what they raised, in the amount of $55 to cover some of the shipping costs of CWS kits. Since funds were needed at the time of shipping, checks were written from both the General Fund and the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund. The Discretionary Fund still needs to be reimbursed in the amount of $186.
I am proud to serve such a generous and compassionate church. Thank you for responding. I thought, “We can do that!” and We Did It!! Thanks be to God.
Blessings, Rebecca
