Greetings from Eleuthera!!

Waydania and her Daddy's flat tire

Cameron King, Addison Shock, and Abraham were able to fly into Governer's Harbor today. On their way there they were able to fly over The Zion's Children's Home and at 2500ft in the air it looked pretty good. They were able to fly-in with a plane load of supplies ($2500.00 dollars worth of supplies! Thanks to donations!). Our friends Binks, Andre, and Chris met them at the airport and they loaded all the supplies into Wade and Tammy Weinburger's truck. After they loaded it all they realized that the truck had a flat tire.

Welcoming committee at Camp
Randy, Vonnia, and Amelia

    

Once they got the flat tire taken care of they headed to Camp. On their way they drove through James Cistern and although it looks horrible the actual damage to houses and buildings is not too bad. There is no power on the Island right now. The rumor is that some 30 power poles have been knocked down just in James Cistern; so not sure when they will able to get power back on the Island. Good thing is that right now everyone has access to city water. So far we have no confirmation when the Ships from Nassau or Fort Lauderdale will start bringing supplies back to the Island. 

BMH office roof damage

   

We are so thankful for God's protection and guidance through this storm. Buildings can be prepared, roofs can be fixed, and power can be restored. We thank God that our friends and family are all safe. We continue to pray for our friends and families living on the East Coast as Hurricane Irene heads up the coast.

 There is still a lot of work ahead of us here in the Southern Islands of the Bahamas and on Eleuthera. There are reports are saying that the Southern Islands were hit the hardest and have extensive damage to many homes and buildings. We are very thankful for all donations, support, and prayers. And for all those who have joined us already in the relief efforts; the BMH Staff who already started cleaning and repairing Camp Symonnette. Cameron and Addison who are working on setting up Banyan Flight Base Operation (Base Camp) in Fort Lauderdale.  "Big" John Short and Greg Roberts who have flown in much needed supplies today. We are so blessed to have so much love and support from all of our BMH family. Please continue to pray for us and support us as we continue the work of rebuilding and purchasing many needed supplies and materials. 

"Big" John Short and Greg Roberts
2nd BMH plane in GHB

Would you be willing to join us in our relief efforts? We need volunteers to help us rebuild! Over the next few weeks we will be putting together teams of volunteers to help with repairs and rebuilding. We have already started talking with The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) about what areas needs the most help. If you are interested in helping us out please go to the VOLUNTEER PAGE - and fill out the "Request for Information Form" at the bottom of the page. In the box used for "Additional Comments" please put "Hurricane Irene relief" efforts. BMH is asking that anyone interested in volunteering simply pay their own flight (Airport to be determined) and donate whatever you can for Room and Board at Camp. 

                                                           

God is Good

Front Street in James Cistern

                                            

Cameron knows how to make people happy!