Sunday, August 26, 2007

Hurricane Dean Photos













Hello Everybody! We just want to thank all those who have been praying for us this past week. “Operation Belize Mercy” team including our DTS team, headed out Tuesday morning after Hurricane Dean, a category 5, hit northern Belize. They were first on the scene jumping right in moving debris and trees off of the roads so vehicles could pass.

In the north there are mainly farming villages, now 95% of the sugar cane fields are destroyed. For many families that is their only source of income. They will feel these effects for a long time. The main population in this area live in wood or thatch huts. You can only imagine the damage of a category 5 hurricane with wind speed of 150mph.

Many other families have houses that were completely destroyed, roofs torn off, walls caved in, etc. OBM has rebuilt many roofs, including one for a blind woman and a single mother of 7.

Our DTS team will remain up north until this Saturday working with Operation Belize Mercy. Please pray for them as they are being the hands and feet of Jesus to many.

We ask that you consider making a financial donation to help rebuild the lives of these Belizeans. We would like to buy more building supplies and food.

Donations can be sent to:

Mercy For Youth Society
#11, 1715 - 27th AVE NE
Calgary
Alberta T2E 7E1
Canada

Makes cheques payable to Patti George with a note saying Operation Belize Mercy.