Call to HEBA Churches in the wake of Hurricane Melissa
Friends, we have all seen the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa across several Caribbean Islands. We have brothers and sisters from these islands as members of our Baptist family and so feel their pain as we continue to pray with them for their family, friends and their communities.
The Jamaican Baptist Union (JBU) have put together a video showing the devastation in their country. It will be a long road to recovery, and we must stand together with our brothers and sisters who have suffered hugely. https://jbu.church/hurricane-relief/
Restoration is a long-term challenge for all concerned and those impacted by this need our continued prayers and support. For this reason, we at HEBA are encouraging our church family to pray for the people of Jamaica, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, the Turks and Caicos Islands and to do all you can to support the relief efforts.
Words from Reverend Karl Johnson (Chair of Baptist World Alliance)
Reverend Karl B. Johnson Chair, Baptist World Alliance Pastor, Phillippo Baptist Church, Jamaica
May we be reminded that even in the storm, the same God who parted the Red Sea, calmed the tempest on Galilee, and walked with Daniel in the lions’ den is still the God who watches over Jamaica and the entire Caribbean today. I call upon every believer, every congregation, and every household to pause — to pray, to prepare, and to trust….
May God bless Jamaica and all our Caribbean neighbours, and may His steadfast love be our anchor in every season. With love, faith, and solidarity,
What we can do ....
HEBA churches can partner with a church in Jamaica by praying and walking alongside them in their hour of need. Contact sharon@baptist-heartofengland.org for more information
We can send a gift
There is a link on the JBU website to donate through Jamaican Baptist Union either in Jamaican dollars or US dollars
https://jbu.church/hurricane-relief/
Or you can send a gift by direct bank transfer in sterling - contact Sharon for more information.
Let us continue to pray and be encouraged by these words from 2 Corinthians 4:8-9,
"We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.”