SOME AWESOME PARTNERSHIPS "in ministry together"

Prior to shipping,the mission kits were displayed at the church. We prayed for the students in Norton who prepared the kits and for the persons in Haiti who were in need of the items donated










A January feature story in the Coalfield Progress about local church efforts to assist persons impacted by the earthquake in Haiti had a significant impact on several students at Norton Elementary School. When the students read the words of feature writer Jodi Deel they were enthusiastic about helping. "Across the world, people of all ages and all walks of life are feeling compelled to reach out and help citizens in Haiti" The story described several projects, but the United Methodist effort to provide "health kits" was something that several of the students felt strongly about supporting. Mr. Scott Kiser, principal, contacted Pastor Ken Taylor about details of the project and in a matter of weeks over 100 health kits were prepared and assembled by the students. Help was provided by the teachers, administrative staff, parents and friends of the students. It was an effort that involved the entire community. The kits contained a number of items including a hand towel, a washcloth, a comb, a nail file, a bar of soap, a toothbrush and adhesive band aids. "On Jan. 12, Haitians' world was turned upside down when a 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked the country, toppling buildings, killing uncounted thousands of people and stirring up mass confusion." says Jodi Deel. The efforts of these great students in Norton, along with the generous contributions of thousands of churches made a difference. Many churches and groups in the region (including the Norton UMC) made donated money to asssit the people in Haiti.It is amazing what we can do when we all work together.