Gracious Response: Hurricane Melissa
When a local or global crises arises, we call our church community to a Gracious Response — we pray and we give.
For he delivers the needy when he calls, the poor and him who has no helper.
—Psalm 72:12
UPDATE - WED / NOV 12 — OPPORTUNITY TO DONATE NEEDED ITEMS
With the leadership of member Denese Gascho, we’ll be collecting items requested by the Kiwanis Club to support those in Jamaica. The following new items are needed. Items can be dropped off at Knox Church during open hours (Mon-Fri 8:30a-8:00p; Sundays 10:30-1:00p).
More giving opportunities and drop off locations can be found at the Kiwanis GTA site.
Basic Necessities
Bottled water
Non-perishable food (canned goods, rice, beans, pasta)
Baby formula
Hygiene supplies (soap, toothpaste, sanitary pads, diapers)
Hand sanitizer and wipes
Towels and washcloths
New bed linens
Please note: Clothing is not being accepted.
Shelter Items
Tarpaulins
Ropes and duct tape
Buckets and cleaning supplies
Flashlights and batteries
Small tools (hammers, nails, screwdrivers, drills)
Solar lamps
Power banks
Portable generators
Medical Supplies
First aid kits and bandages
Gloves and face masks
PRAY
This week, hurricane Melissa left a devastating mark with high-impact destructive winds and a longer tail of flooding, infrastructure failure, and humanitarian needs. Jamaica and Haiti, the hardest hit, are now in the phase of search, rescue, relief and salvage, but the path ahead is long.
For our sisters and brothers known to us, and those who are distant neighbours: let's rally together this weekend in prayer and support.
Would you join our efforts to pray?
Pray for comfort for the grieving and displaced: for families in Jamaica, Haiti, and across the Caribbean who have lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods — that they would experience Christ's peace and hope in the midst of devastation.
Pray for provision and protection for survivors: for the Lord to provide food, clean water, and safe shelter for those affected, and to protect communities from disease and further flooding.
Pray for strength for responders and leaders: for wisdom, endurance, and safety for relief workers, medical teams, and local authorities coordinating recovery efforts.
Restoration and renewal: for the rebuilding of infrastructure, crops, and economies — and pray that compassion, unity, and faith would grow stronger through this crisis.
GIVE
Join our community in giving toward the Red Cross relief efforts. Visit knoxtoronto.org/give and choose the Gracious Response fund.
