Dear brothers & sisters in Christ,
The devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica has deeply affected communities in Jamaica and many of our family in Christ. Every week, Ian Correa (HOPE worldwide UK Director of International Development) and I join with our HOPE worldwide partners in the USA, Canada and sister churches in Jamaica to pray, encourage, and coordinate relief.
Power and communications in much of Jamaica remain badly disrupted, and the need for food in affected communities is urgent. Some areas, normally reachable in three hours from Kingston, are now taking up to six hours to access due to damaged roads and flooding—when they can be reached at all.
With God’s help and your partnership, relief packages are reaching the vulnerable (general community and members of our churches): staple foods (rice, flour, tinned tuna, mackerel, beans), clean water, toiletries, wipes, candles, mosquito repellents, laundry soap, sanitary items, and more. These supplies make a real difference.
At one meeting, it was expressed that they truly appreciated knowing "that they are not alone".
Please take a moment to watch a brief video update from Jamaica. Feel free to share as you see fit.
Thank you for your prayers and support.