Hurricane Melissa Relief and Prayer Support

As we continue to pray for those impacted by this storm, here are some verses of hope, prayer points and opportunities to provide relief.

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a devastating category 5 storm on October 28, also impacting Cuba, Haiti and other nations in the Caribbean.  The Weather Channel reports “This landfall will go down in the record books as one of the strongest anywhere in the Atlantic Basin.”

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.” Psalm 46:1-2

Some Ways You Can Pray: 

• for those making their ways home from evacuation – peace, wisdom, safety
• comfort to those who have suffered great loss
• for the rebuilding process
• for relief workers and volunteers who are being called to serve
• for the first responders – safety, God’s sustaining energy and wisdom
• for supplies to reach those who need them
• for neighbors to help and look out for each other
• for opportunities for the Hope of Christ to be shared

Opportunities to Join With Relief Efforts:

Samaritan’s Purse   “Samaritan’s Purse already has disaster relief specialists, emergency items, and multiple planes in position to quickly deliver relief. Our response team is preparing to airlift community water systems, shelter materials, solar lights, hygiene kits, and other supplies. We are in regular communication with church partners and appropriate officials on the ground in Jamaica.”

Convoy of Hope   Will respond with relief supplies to meet immediate needs of those impacted by the storm.

The Salvation Army  “Providing emergency food, clean water, and shelter to displaced families. Teams are working alongside local authorities to deliver critical supplies and offer emotional and spiritual care to those impacted. Your support ensures we can continue meeting urgent needs and help communities rebuild.”

God’s Pit Crew “Coordinating with ministry partners to deliver life-sustaining relief through Blessing Buckets filled with critical relief supplies once it is safe to enter impacted areas”.  Opportunities to give and serve are available

We will continue to update this list when we learn of other specific ways for you to pray, join in relief efforts or provide volunteer assistance.

Image courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse