How Can We Give Thanks?

Thanksgiving is something that we as Christians are commanded to give to the Lord in all things.  As we introduce RMI’s annual Thanksgiving food promotional, the prominent phrase in the photo is striking.  “Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart”.  That is easy to say when things are great, life is easy, and our pantries are full of food.

However, the current situation in Haiti makes this very hard for Haitian believers to say right now.  The political situation has caused great suffering these past 10 months.  Protests, demonstrations, long-term fuel shortages, road blockages, and the constant upheaval of these past months have caused great suffering among the Haitian people.  But instead of finding resolution, things have actually intensified in the past month.

Benjamin Altema, our Field Director, has shared how inflation is rampant, resulting in very high food prices.  Due to roadblocks and severe fuel shortages, many areas are running out of food because trucks cannot travel to transport goods to and from the capital and out into the country.

These issues are now resulting in food scarcity and great hunger issues, particularly in rural areas.  Hunger and malnutrition are again a major issue for thousands in our Sister Church communities and throughout South Haiti.  Our annual food drive is especially timely to meet these needs.

* A gift of $20 will provide a box of food to one Haitian family (that’s 216 hot nutritious meals – enough for a family of 6 for a month!).
* A gift of $30 will provide a box of food and the necessary vegetable oil to cook the meals to one Haitian family.

Order online at www.RMIbridge.org.  You can also mail a check payable to RMI to 5475 Lee St., Suite 301, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 or call the office to place your order at 877-764-5439.