“Doing Something” about Haiti
Residents pass by collapsed buildings in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake that caused catastrophic damage on Jan. 12. Photo: REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
Many of us watch the news about the devastation in Haiti and think, “I wish I could do something.”
Today I was inspired by one of our team members who decided it was time to “do something” and include others in the journey.
On his own initiative Daniel discovered that clean water is a top priority in Haiti right now. Through his church mission team he figured out a very practical way to help is with water filtration buckets. They cost $44 and will save lives.
He emailed our entire staff and is now collecting money so that we can buy as many filtration buckets as we can in the next week. I got the email and was personally inspired to see Daniel live out our mission of trading in selfish things to pursue the things of Christ.
His decision to take a first step has started a domino effect. What started with Daniel and his family turned into people across our office giving up their own money to help with this clean water initiative. It didn’t take long before I decided that our ministry should match all the money our team gives. When things match your mission and the need is obvious — it’s a no-brainer — you have to act. To wait is a sin.
Daniel goes to a Baptist church in the area and our money will be going to the Texas Baptist Men and their efforts in Haiti.
Just a follow up question – what relief agency is providing help via the filtration buckets?