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GLOBAL OUTREACH SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
02/24/2010
Submitted by David Bryan, Global Outreach Ministries
Director
Ben Feliz, Kirk Rising, Dr. Michael Plumley, and
myself went to Haiti on February 13th to see
firsthand the devastation and connect with Bishop
Dorlean, National Overseer, and the people of Haiti.
We were able to visit with Brother Dorlean and share
with him the love and concern of the global church
for Haiti in this time of crisis. The needs truly
are overwhelming. The children and staff from our
orphanage were to be moved to the temporary building
constructed by the team from the Dominican Republic
on February 15th. There are number of short term
needs we are working on:
1) Erecting a fence/wall around this property
2) Beds/cots/mattresses for 42 females
3) Larger and sturdier tent for the older boys
4) Electricity source (either a generator or solar)
We met with a group of about 30 pastors and district
leaders who gave detailed reports about the extent
of damage and loss of life. District overseer of the
Miragoane and Goave area, Pastor Jean Robert Joseph,
noted that five (5) church buildings were destroyed,
along with 52 homes of members. Pastor Diejuste
Sainvems of the Cote de Fer district, reported that
12 members had perished in the quake, which also
collapsed eight (8) churches, and 800 members'
homes. Pierre Richard Mirand, overseer of the
Leogane district, shared that the earthquake claimed
the lives of another 12 members, and brought down
five (5) church buildings, and thousands of homes.
Pastor Cineus Orimane died, leaving a widow and four
children. The Plaine Cul de Sac district also
suffered the destruction of nine (9) churches and 58
members' homes. The Port-au-Prince district was hard
hit with 176 casualties among our members, including
100 from the headquarters church, eight churches
flattened and more than 1,000 homes destroyed. The
final report from district overseer Lionel Chery of
Jacmel, noted that members lost 30 homes and five
church buildings were severely damaged. Obviously,
the impact of this earthquake on our people has been
overwhelming. All of Haiti has been profoundly
impacted. Recovery and rebuilding will be costly in
time, energy, skill, and money. We need your help to
restore Haiti.
Donations can be made by going to the International
Office website,
www.cogop.org and also through our standard
procedures. Individuals may contribute through our
Helping Hand Ministry and local churches through
Harvest Partners [Level Two] Ministry. Please
designate your financial contribution for Haiti -
Disaster Relief - 2010 Earth quake.
Note that all gifts are tax deductible and 100% of
your gift is applied to the need you specify.
Contact Info:
Global Outreach Ministries
Church of God of Prophecy International Offices
PO Box 2910
Cleveland, TN 37320-2910
Phone: 423.559.5205
Fax: 423.559.5238
E-mail:
global@cogop.org -or-
harvestpartners@cogop.org
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GLOBAL OUTREACH SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
02/09/2010
A Shepherd Dies Serving in Haiti
District Overseer, Quinteria Rosario, eulogized Juan
Sanchez as a man who died as he lived; serving
others. Pastor Sanchez died on Saturday, January 30,
apparently from a bacterial infection, shortly after
returning from a humanitarian mission to help build
a temporary home for the 68 orphans from the Church
of God of Prophecy's orphanage in the quake-ravaged
Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince. Sanchez, 63, a
faithful Church of God of Prophecy pastor in the
Dominican Republic was a member of a team of 13
people who went into Haiti on a mission of mercy and
love. The entire Church of God of Prophecy family
around the world mourns the passing of Brother
Sanchez and wraps its arms of condolence and care
around his wife (who also accompanied him on the
mission to Haiti), children, congregation, and
friends. This stalwart man of God will be remembered
as a one whose compassion and faithfulness led him
to an plot of land in a devastated country where he
worked to provide shelter to destitute children in a
neighboring country. Surely, God's ways are
mysterious. May His Name be praised.
The health authorities in the Dominican Republic has
examined the other team members, who seem to be
unaffected, and they are increasing their vigilance
in screening individuals at the border for
meningococcemia, an infection of the blood that can
be transmitted by air.
Haiti Relief Efforts Continue
Bishop Dorlean, National Overseer of Haiti, has
finally been able to connect via email with the
International Office and provides the most
comprehensive report to date of the conditions in
Haiti and the impact of the January 12th earthquake.
The current situation:
Churches and ministers
So far we have lost 37 churches. Added to the 25
churches mentioned in earlier reports we have lost 8
local churches in the Cote-de Fer area (southwest of
Port-au-Prince), 3 churches in Grand-Goave (includes
the central church for the area), and 1 in Duvivier
(Route neuve) just on the outskirts of
Port-au-Prince. All together, churches in four
districts have been significantly affected. Two
ministers have died. Deacon Marc Beauger (Mariani)
perished along with his son and Pastor Orimane
Cineus of the Duval church (newly constructed
building) was also killed when his home collapsed.
Help received
The assistance provided by the leadership of the
Dominican Republic in providing the building to
house the children from the orphanage, relief
supplies and medical attention has been wonderful.
The two children from the orphanage who were
hospitalized at the Albert Schweitzer Hospital are
doing fine. Loveline's broken arm was set and is in
a cast. She will have to undergo another surgery to
remove the steel bars the doctors inserted. Carole
has to undergo physical therapy for her back. She
has to use crutches.
Beside the help that has been channeled through the
Dominican Republic to Haiti, Brother Dorlean said he
has received help from the Red Cross. They provided
drinking water for the children. We are grateful
that they set up a water purifier system for them at
the temporary building where the children have been
relocated.
The total impact of the quake on the Church of God
of Prophecy is difficult to measure with more than
100 members perishing in the rubble, more than 250
homes of church members destroyed, 10
Church-operated school buildings ruined, hundreds of
children orphaned and thousands of church members
and their families affected.
Trip Planned
A team from the Church's International Office will
be traveling to Haiti on February 12th to meet with
Bishop Dorlean, Haiti national overseer, and assess
the current needs. The team includes Bishop Benjamin
Feliz, Director of Finance and Publications, Kirk
Rising, Missions Communications Coordinator, Bradley
County Commissioner Michael Plumley, and David
Bryan, Global Outreach Director.
Keep praying for comfort, restoration, rebuilding,
revival in the nation of Haiti.
Donations can be made by going to the International
Office website,
www.cogop.org and also through our standard
procedures. Individuals may contribute through our
Helping Hand Ministry and local churches through
Harvest Partners [Level Two] Ministry. Please
designate your financial contribution for Haiti -
Disaster Relief - 2010 Earth quake.
Note that all gifts are tax deductible and 100% of
your gift is applied to the need you specify.
Contact Info:
Global Outreach Ministries
Church of God of Prophecy International Offices
PO Box 2910
Cleveland, TN 37320-2910
Phone: 423.559.5205
Fax: 423.559.5238
E-mail:
global@cogop.org -or-
harvestpartners@cogop.org
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GLOBAL OUTREACH SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 1/26/2010
Temporary Building for Orphans Delivered
The team of brothers from the Dominican Republic
delivered the pre-fab building to the site where the
children from the orphanage have been relocated.
Things got a bit tricky since the tractor trailer
with the container could not be taken directly to
the plot of land because the streets are so narrow.
They had to unload the building and transport it to
the construction site. Leveling the ground also took
more time and work than they expected but the
building frame is up. When the structure is complete
it will have 6 rooms, 2 bathrooms and a kitchen. The
work should be done so the children can move into
the house by the end of this week. This house will
be the children's temporary home for about a year,
while plans are made for rebuilding.
Children Receive Nourishing Supplies
The shipment from the Dominican Republic also
included water, food, and other basic supplies for
the children. Pastor Pierre Richard, Orphanage
Administrator, reportedly indicated that these
supplies will last them about two months. The
physical condition of the children is better and
they seem to be recuperating well. A church service
was organized at the camp for the children, which I
am sure provided emotional and spiritual comfort to
them. The plot of land will need to be secured with
some type of wall and another temporary building put
up to house the adult workers. The land has a well
but a water filtration system will be needed along
with either a generator or solar panels to provide
electricity.
Medical Team Arriving
The National Overseer of the Dominican Republic,
Bishop Jorge Marrero, traveled into Haiti today,
accompanied by two doctors and a nurse. They are
also transporting medical supplies. They plan to
examine the children and provide medical care.
The Church of God of Prophecy is Responding
One small church in Texas had a hamburger lunch
after their Sunday morning service, with people
paying $50 for a hamburger for Haiti. They raised
$2,000 for Haiti. A member wrote from Jamaica with
the news that they were contributing personally and
the nation had sent a medical team and other
volunteers. The phones are the International Office
are ringing constantly as people call volunteering
to join a work team, send a donation, inquire about
how to help further. This will be a long term effort
and we appreciate everything that is being done for
the precious people of Haiti.
Prayer Points
Those who are providing aid to the Haitian people
are facing physical and emotional challenges. Pray
for strength.
Many people have still not received supplies due to
the backlog, bureaucracy, and transportation
challenges. Pray for breakthroughs and coordination
of efforts.
Pray for Bishop Dorlean, the pastors, district
overseers and other leaders in Haiti. They need much
undergirding as many are dealing with personal
losses and they need to be strong to encourage the
people.
Pray for the light of God's redeeming love to shine
to Haitians, foreign aid workers, government
leaders, and others who do not know Jesus Christ.
Pray for the children of our orphanage and all the
children of Haiti who have lost parents.
Pray for the safe completion of the housing for our
children.
Donations can be made by going to the International
Office website,
www.cogop.org and also through our standard
procedures. Individuals may contribute through our
Helping Hand Ministry and local churches through
Harvest Partners [Level Two] Ministry. Please
designate your financial contribution for
Haiti - Disaster Relief - 2010 Earthquake.
Note that all gifts are tax deductible and 100% of
your gift is applied to the need you specify.
Contact Info:
Global Outreach Ministries
Church of God of Prophecy International Offices
PO Box 2910
Cleveland, TN 37320-2910
Phone: 423.559.5205
Fax: 423.559.5238
E-mail:
global@cogop.org -or-
harvestpartners@cogop.org
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GLOBAL OUTREACH SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 1/22/2010
On Wednesday, a strong
aftershock rattled the already
devastated capital of Haiti,
sending traumatized people
fleeing into the streets and
away from buildings. Aid is
flowing but the situation is
still patchy with many areas
isolated from the aid. Our
effort to bring aid to our
Haitian brothers and sisters is
intensifying. Plans are being
finalized to truck in supplies
from the Dominican Republic for
the Leogane orphans and hundreds
of people who are occupying the
courtyards of the Church of God
of Prophecy's National Complex.
All across Haiti stories of
faith and hope are being written
as the saints in Haiti
intercede, share, and praise God
in the middle of devastation and
desperate need. Bishop Dorlean,
National Overseer of Haiti, is
still attempting to gain a
clearer picture of the needs of
our faithful members. He reports
that eight of our churches in
the Port-au-Prince area
collapsed when the ground began
to tremble. Tragedy struck the
church at Sans Fils, where
almost an entire choir perished
during rehearsal, along with a
Women's group that was
conducting an activity at the
time of the quake. About 60
people died in this one church.
A deacon was killed at the
Mariani church and several
members died inside the church
at Waney.
Brother Dorlean estimates that
he knows of about 80 church
members who have lost their
lives in the earthquake.
Thousands of our members are
homeless, without shelter, food
or water. The yard surrounding
the National Complex is filled
with members and others who have
taken refuge there seeking
assistance.
We are grateful to God that
Bishop Dorlean's immediate
family has been spared, although
he has lost a cousin and his
wife has lost two cousins.
Plans have been made to
construct a temporary building
to house the children from the
orphanage on a piece of land
owned by a church member. A pre-fab
building, along with workers,
construction materials and
equipment are on their way from
the Dominican Republic today, so
shelter can provided before the
rains come. Three physicians
from the Dominican Republic will
be traveling over the weekend to
the site where the children are
being relocated to provide
expert medical assistance to the
children and other needy
Haitians. Antibiotics, pain
medicine and other medical
supplies will be delivered by
this group of physicians.
Your financial support and
prayers are making a difference
to our Haitian family. We thank
you on behalf of our brothers
and sisters under great duress
in Haiti.
The following is an e-mail from
Bishop David Bryan Global
Outreach Ministries Director
01/19/2010
Good afternoon, Bishop Gilmer:
I
appreciate your assistance in
communicating with the churches
of North Carolina and
encouraging them to support our
efforts in responding to the
Haiti devastation. This is an
incredibly taxing moment for
that nation and its
longsuffering people.
As you may know from our most
recent Haiti update, our team
from the Dominican Republic got
in to see Bishop Dorlean and the
children at the Orphanage in
Leogane. Because of the
bottleneck at the airport and
the seaport, as well as the lack
of security in many parts of the
city it is not yet safe to try
to ship supplies into Haiti by
air or sea. The overland route
from the Dominican Republic is
our best option right now. Of
course, the situation is fluid
and this may change as the US
moves to distribute the aid that
is arriving by air from the
airport and improves the
security environment. We are
sending in a large shipment of
water, food, and other supplies
by truck on Friday and we are
seeking a comprehensive report
from Bishop Dorlean so we can
get the help to where it is
needed most. There are many
people who have moved into the
courtyard around the national
office complex and they are in
great need of food and water. We
can buy these supplies in
Dominican Rep and can get them
into the country. So, we need
the funds. The priority for
aircraft that are being allowed
to land in Haiti are first those
carrying water, equipment for
distributing aid, medical
personnel and medical supplies.
Other commodities are not a
priority at this time. We will
have a video message from my
office up on the website later
this afternoon. In the weeks and
months ahead, I believe the
conditions on the ground will
allow for teams to come into the
country to bring food, clothing
and other supplies. Btu that is
not the priority right now.
Thanks for helping us get the
word out.
Interceding for Haiti,
David Bryan
Director, Global Outreach
Ministries
Church of God of Prophecy
International Offices
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GLOBAL OUTREACH SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 1/18/2010
Bishop
Flavio Rosario and Pastor Quiterio Rosario were able
to make their way into Port-au-Prince on Saturday
and met with Bishop Dorlean, overseer of Haiti, and
some of our Haitian brothers. The long journey into
the Haitian capital was slowed by traffic, clogging
the roads as others sought to deliver aid. At many
points the roadways were made impassable by debris
so although delayed, the Dominican team arrived
safely. They delivered enough food and water to the
children at the orphanage to last about a week.
Bishop Dorlean was overwhelmed by the support and
could not find words to express his gratitude for
this act of Christian solidarity. Bishop Benjamin
Feliz, Director of Finance and Publications, was
able to speak with Brother Dorlean and encourage him
of the global church's full support for Haiti in
this hour of crisis. The office of the General
Presbyter of Central America, Mexico and the
Hispanic Caribbean, along with the leadership of
Panama and the Dominican Republic is providing
tremendous assistance in the relief efforts. Bishop
Quiterio Rosario, district overseer of the La Romana
district in the Dominican Republic, is coordinating
a truck shipment of water, food, sheets, blankets,
some tents and other supplies within the next 48
hours. Plans are being made for additional shipments
of supplies from the Dominican Republic National
Office. The General Presbyter of the Caribbean,
Bishop Brice Thompson, is working with his
leadership to provide relief and assistance to our
Haitian brothers and sisters. Given the difficulties
with getting supplies into Haiti by air or sea, the
land route from the Dominican is the most feasible,
despite the challenges with security on the ground.
Cash donations will be used to purchase supplies in
the Dominican Republic to take in relief by road.
Donations can be made by going to the International
Office website,
www.cogop.org and also through our standard
procedures. Individuals may contribute through our
Helping Hand Ministry and local churches through
Harvest Partners [Level Two] Ministry. Please
designate your financial contribution for
Haiti - Disaster Relief - 2010 Earthquake.
Note that all gifts are tax deductible and 100% of
your gift is applied to the need you specify.
Contact Info:
Global Outreach Ministries
Church of God of Prophecy International Offices
PO Box 2910
Cleveland, TN 37320-2910
Phone: 423.559.5205
Fax: 423.559.5238
E-mail:
global@cogop.org -or-
harvestpartners@cogop.org
