I’m sure you’re following the sad news regarding the earthquake that hit Haiti Tuesday evening.  Many of you, are asking what can be done to demonstrate the love of Christ in response to this terrible tragedy.  Obviously praying is crucial as they deal with great loss and devastation around them.  Another way you can tangibly be involved would be to give financially.  Slo Crusade is partnering with Global Aid Network (GAiN), the relief and development arm of Campus Crusade for Christ. GAiN already has containers with 1 million meals in it in Haiti and eight more containers of food and critically needed supplies ready to ship to Haiti.  GAiN’s primary need at the moment is financial resources to distribute the goods they have to the people of Haiti.  If you’d like to give, simply go to http://www.gainusa.org

Also, you can put together Crisis Care Kits to be sent over. Each kit  should include the following new items in a 2 gallon ziploc bag:

• 1 medium sized bottle of shampoo (12-18 oz)
• 2 bars of soap
• 1 medium toothpaste (4-6 oz)
• 3 toothbrushes
• 1 box of bandaids (30 or more)
• 1 fingernail clipper
• 1 sturdy hair comb
• 2 hand towels (no wash cloths)
• 4 pocket-sized packages of facial tissue
• 1 small stuffed toy (beanie baby sized)
• $2 for shipping

There will be a table at the weekly meeting to drop them off each week.

If you are having questions where God is in the midst of this tragedy check out the excellent article  “Where is God in the Midst of Tragedy?”