I am excited to invite all of you to come out on November 3 at 6 pm to meet and hear Michael Anello, Executive Director of Haiti Reforestation Partnership. His passion and love for Haiti is palpable, and the work that is being done there is full of perseverance and hope – something that is often sorely missing in this world!
Six years ago, when I was asked to join the board of Haiti Reforestation Partnership by Jill Bullard (founder of the Interfaith Food Shuttle, deacon at St Phillips in Durham, and member of Nativity), I agreed because Jill asked me to . . . and it seemed like a good thing. But it’s amazing how God can lead you to exactly where you need to be. Since then, I have been struck that this organization and the work that is being done there fulfills so much of what I believe is needed in this world.
- While some of Haiti’s woes are self-inflicted, many can trace their origins directly to colonization and racism. Restoring this land, restoring these communities – it is a significant step toward making right what racial oppression has wrought.
- Jesus’ command to his disciples to “Feed my sheep” is being lived out here – hungry people are planting food trees (as well as others) that will sustain them for generations both in food and in economic opportunities.
- Planting trees has a fundamental environmental impact. These trees pull CO2 from the air, they stabilize the land, they reduce flooding and improve watershed and ocean health.
Racial reconciliation, loving our neighbor, protecting the environment – win, win, win.
Finally, while I hope you will come out on November 3 at 6 pm, for sure, I also hope that this blog will encourage you to go out and find the place where you can make this world better, the place where God is calling you. God’s vision for us IS possible – we just need to find our corner of the world and make it happen with God’s help.
God bless,
Becky
An Evening with Haiti Reforestation Partnership
Wednesday, Nov 3, 6-8pm
A simple meal of Soup Joumou and Bread will be provided
3 replies on “An Evening with Haiti Reforestation Partnership”
Great project. Thanks for your leadership, Becky.
Becky,
This so perfectly expresses what Haiti Reforestation is about and why it is so important in so many ways. Thank you again for all you are doing for them. I look forward to hearing Michael.
Fine description and wonderful expression of support of our Haitian colleagues. Thanks!