Hurricane Beryl Swept through the Eastern Caribbean as a category 5 storm earlier this week leaving a trail of devastation in it’s wake. Island’s such as Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia and Barbados have been hit devastating winds, rainfall and deadly storm surges. Hurricane Beryl is currently heading towards Jamaica and the Cayman Islands as a dangerous category 4 storm. The people of the Caribbean are in need of our prayers and support during this time.
A Prayer For Those Impacted By Hurricane Beryl
Heavenly Father, we come before your throne in reverence seeking your provision and protection in this time of need. You are a healer and a comforter so we pray for healing for those who’ve been injured and comfort for the families who’ve lost loved ones during this disaster. Give them your strength as they seek to piece their lives back together. We pray for those who have yet to locate their loved ones. Please help them to make contact and set their minds at ease.
We pray for those who’ve experienced property loss or damage. Please provide the help they need during this time. Allow for supplies and resources to be quickly and readily available. Strengthen them physically, emotionally and spiritually as they rebuild their lives.
We pray for those who are providing aid to affected areas. Please bless and abide with them, strengthen them and grant them wisdom.
We pray for those who are still in the path of Hurricane Beryl. Please protect them from all harm. Lord, for those who are anxious or in distress during this storm, we pray for the peace that only You can give. We pray that the storm will lose its momentum and strength and dissipate rapidly.
We lift up the governments of the region. Please grant them your wisdom and strength to navigate the coming days and weeks.
We ask all this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
How to Support Those Affected By Hurricane Beryl
Here are some charitable organizations that are helping to support victims of Hurricane Beryl.
Convoy of Hope
Convoy of Hope is a Faith-based North American non-profit that partners with local churches, businesses and government organizations to provide emergency supplies as part of their Disaster Services to those in need. They are currently working in the Windward Islands to bring relief to those impacted by Hurricane Beryl. They accept donations in various forms through their website. Here is a link to their website: Join the Response: Category 5 Hurricane Beryl Strikes Caribbean | Convoy of Hope
Crisis Response International
Crisis Response International is a Christian charitable organization that mobilizes emergency relief supplies, volunteer workers, etc. to assist during times of crisis and disaster. They “train individuals and churches to meet the unique and urgent spiritual, physical, and emotional needs that arise in times of crisis and disaster.” Crisis Response International is currently mobilizing to support the affected areas and is in urgent need of seasoned “CRI Responders to assist with debris removal , provide chaplaincy, and share the love of Christ. You can find out more about how you can help on their website: Hurricane Beryl Response | Crisis Response International (criout.com)
Global Empowerment Mission
Global Empowerment Mission is a disaster relief missions group headquartered in Florida, USA. The organization is currently gathering supplies and preparing to send a team on the ground. They are requesting drop off items such as: canned foods, hygiene kits, and tarps as well as volunteers to help pack these goods. You can find more information about how you can help on their website: Hurricane Beryl – Global Empowerment Mission.
Mobile Medics International
Mobile Medics International is non-profit based in Alaska, USA. A team from Mobile Medics will be heading to Jamaica on Thursday after the passage of Hurricane Beryl to provide emergency medical support to those on the ground. You can can donate/volunteer with Mobile Medics via their website: Home | MOBILE MEDICS INTERNATIONAL
Samaritan’s Purse
Samaritans Purse is a Christian non-profit based in North Carolina, USA. They already have a disaster response team on the ground in Grenada with relief supplies and a mobile medical unit. You can donate to this mission via their website: Samaritan’s Purse Rushing Relief to Grenada as Hurricane Beryl Batters Southern Caribbean (samaritanspurse.org).
Red Cross and Red Crescent Society
You can also help by donating to your local Red Cross. “The Grenada Red Cross Society (GRCS) is mobilising its resources to support the people of Carriacou and Petite Martinique following the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl on Monday. Early Tuesday morning, a team of Red Cross volunteers loaded 200 tarpaulins and 50 shelter kits onto a boat provided by the national authorities for deployment to Carriacou.” You can donate to their mission here: Donate | Grenada Red Cross Society. Canada’s Red Cross is currently accepting monetary donations to assist victim’s of Hurricane Beryl.
Jamaica Disaster Fund
The government of Jamaica has recently launched the Disaster Fund, an online platform created to help coordinate relief efforts and support the people of Jamaica affected by Hurricane Beryl. Monetary donations can be made via the website: ODPEM (opm.gov.jm). Funds will be used to provide relief to the communities most adversely impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Non-monetary donations are coordinated through Jamaica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). Please email them at: emergencyassistance@mfaft.gov.jm.
Please continue to pray for the people of the Caribbean and consider supporting them in any way you can. Keep safe and God bless you.
