Harvest Kumulani Chapel on Maui is open to provide prayer, aid and supplies to those impacted by the fires. Here’s how you can help.
with a death toll expected to rise, one thing is certain – local Hawaii, and mainland U.S. churches and ministries, have already activated relief efforts.
Samaritan’s Purse, which is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization “providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world,” landed athe Higher Ground newsletterLess than a week after the devastation, Harvest Kumulani Chapel, about 10 miles from the town of Lahaina, asked those in attendance at its two Sunday services, whether anyone needed housing or other assistance.
“Coming into the weekend, we didn’t have power. There was still no telecommunications so there was no way to get the word out,” Mr. Morris said. “Thankfully, we were able to talk to some of our teams that were on the ground. We told them that one of the most important things that we can do right now is get the word out, going from house to house and letting people know that the church is still open.”In an email to the Washington Times, Mr.
“There are very real needs right now, like basic supplies, housing, and employment,” he stated. “We are so grateful for the humanitarian organizations like Samaritan’s Purse that have come to support those needs. We believe, however, that our mission is to address the spiritual needs of the people of. The Church, and more specifically, our church at Harvest Kumulani Chapel has the mission to go and preach the Gospel like never before. Many people are asking spiritual questions.
The Hawaii-born pastor told the Washington Times he believes the people of Hawaii are “the most unique people in the United States of America…. Separated by bodies of water between eight different islands. And when anybody in our community hurts, that’s how we are. It’s called ‘malama.’ That means help. That means care and protection.
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