Tuesday, August 31, 2021

An update on the medical supplies and treatment for Haiti you've graciously sponsored

As soon as the news of Haiti's August earthquake made it's way to Glen Allen, Christ Church began praying and mobilizing. How could we help a country with which we have such a long and beautiful relationship? We asked you keep Haiti in your prayers and to consider giving to one of two of our partner organizations: Episcopal Relief & Development and Light from Light. Thank you for your support of these two organizations who have robust presences in Haiti, serving those in need.

We've heard from Light from Light, an organization dedicated to long-lasting change in Haiti, that the Christ Church community has donated almost $3,000 to their relief efforts and the donations are still coming in.

"We are so very grateful for your advocacy of our work, within your networks, and even more thankful for the ways it will be used to assist in Haiti as they recover from the earthquake," says Meredith, who works with Light from Light. Meredith sent along photos of the area of Grand’Anse where your generous donations are helping deliver medical supplies and enabling the treatment of patients of all ages.



Thank you for all you've done for our brothers and sisters in Haiti and please continue lifting them up in prayer as recovery efforts continue. Our missions and outreach ministry team will update you as we know more about how we can continue to help.

 

 

 >GIVE TO EPISCOPAL RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT<

>GIVE TO LIGHT FROM LIGHT<

Monday, August 30, 2021

Going into Henry L. Marsh Elementary School

Christ Church, your generosity goes into schools, and into hearts! Today, our partner and friend Armoni Johnson, Communities In Schools of Richmond coordinator, took your donated school supplies into (the new!) Henry Marsh Elementary School. These supplies will be given to students so they can start the school year off strong.


Thursday, August 26, 2021

Sharing Love with Elementary Students

Thank you, Christ Church! We asked for donations for our dear partner school, Henry Marsh Elementary School, and you generously gave:

  • 218 glue sticks
  • 30 supply pouches/boxes
  • 45 10-pack markers
  • 109 2-pocket folders
  • 44 12-pack colored pencils
  • as well as $125 in monetary donations and a bag of supplies for teachers

The monetary donations will be used to purchase any remaining high-need items.

On the first day of school, these students will not only carry with them a backpack full of new supplies, but they'll also carry a little bit of love with them, given by YOU.

Join us as we once again lift our prayers:

God, we pray for the children, parents, caregivers, teachers, staff, and community of Henry Marsh Elementary School. Please keep them safe and well as they embark on a new school year. Lord, we thank you for the opportunity to support this community and hope that our work will bring your goodness to light and your love to everyone's heart. We ask these blessings through Christ our Lord. Amen