40,000 pounds of rice become 'Bags of Hope' for Haiti

Many in our church gave a donation to provide rice for the victims in Haiti. Here is an update from the Florida Baptist Convention on how this is being used. 

Standing before 40,000 pounds of rice destined for Haiti, a team of Florida Baptists prayed for those who would receive it, asking God’s blessing on their lives that they will come to know Jesus Christ as their redeemer.  

“This is more than rice; it's hope,” said Craig Culbreth, director of the Partnership Missions Department of the Florida Baptist Convention.

“This isn’t just food for a day, but will give the Haitians substance and energy to go forward. Many of them have lost their will.” 

Each of the 100-pound bags was donated by a $20 gift from individual Florida Baptists as they seek to help victims in quake-ravaged Haiti. For $20, Florida Baptists can purchase a 100-pound bag of rice to feed a Haitian family of four for a month.  

Since the earthquake first hit, Florida Baptists have distribute rice three times to nearly 15 Haiti communities from centralized locations. CMBH pastors arrive at the locations to gather rice for their own communities. The Florida Baptist team is in position for another four distribution efforts.

Thank you for your generous donations and continued prayers for Haiti.