HealthKits for Haiti

After the recent earthquake, United Methodists and a multitude of other churches have come together to provide relief to the people of Haiti. These relief efforts include donations of money, short or long term mission teams, and collecting needed aid. Plummerville UMC spent two weeks collecting supplies for UMCOR healthkits. Some members completed kits themselves, while other members donated needed items. A small group gathered on Sunday afternoon (Feb. 7th) to complete the remaining kits and pack them into boxes. In total, over 80 kits were prepared and shipped to Haiti. This is a very exciting, tangible way to show the love of Christ.

The church also raised money through donations, but getting our hands involved gives us a sense of the tragedy in Haiti. We were packing simple things- towels, toothbrushes, antibacterial soap - but to those who receive this gift, these things are not simple at all. They are life saving. We pray that God blesses our efforts and those who receive His grace through these healthkits.