by Eron Henry | Oct 31, 2022 | Blog, News, News
April 20, 2022
Lott Carey has committed to support communities affected by severe flooding in South Africa.
Hundreds of lives were lost, tens of thousands of persons have been displaced, and entire communities were devastated by the floods that affected the country April 11 and 12.
Devastated areas include parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape.
Baptist Convention of South Africa General Secretary Dr. Thembelani Jentile told Lott Carey it was “with heavy heart that we inform you of the dark cloud that has befallen our country.”
At the time of writing, he said “443 are confirmed deceased and 48 people are missing or unaccounted for, especially in informal settlements.”
In addition, he said “4,000 homes have been completely destroyed; over 8,300 homes have been partially damaged; 40,000 people have been displaced; more than 600 schools and sixty-six (66) public health care facilities have been damaged.”
Dr. Jentile “pleads for your prayers for the safety of the people of South Africa, particularly the most vulnerable in KwaZulu-Natal. Kindly pray for the families of the deceased, displaced and the missing.”
“I am saddened by the news of yet another natural disaster that has taken the lives of so many,” said Lott Carey Executive Secretary-Treasurer Rev. Emmett Dunn. “Having visited these communities a few years ago, I am acutely aware of the economic challenges brought on by many years of Apartheid rule. No doubt, they will need our assistance.”
He said, “The Baptist Convention of South Africa, a longstanding Lott Carey partner, is sounding the Macedonian Call…Let us respond as we have always done, with prayers and financial assistance.”
Rev. Dunn appeals “to churches, institutions, organizations and persons of goodwill to join Lott Carey in bringing relief, comfort, and hope to those in need.”
Donations may be made at https://lottcarey.org/donate.
For additional information, email lottcarey@lottcarey.org.
by Lott Carey | Sep 15, 2021 | Blog, News, News
Lott Carey is excited to share the release of a new episode of the podcast series, Pilgrimages of Striving and Thriving, drawing from the wisdom of Black pastors.
“Pilgrimages of Striving of Thriving” explores how Black pastoral leaders in the United States flourish in their various ministerial contexts.
The podcast series is set to deliver 36 interview-based episodes, each highlighting a prominent Black pastoral leader. Production on the series, produced jointly by Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Society and Good Faith Media, began last fall shortly after it was announced in August.
A new 30-minute episode will be released each Wednesday on all major podcasting platforms and also at LottCarey.org. A trailer for the series is available here.
Our most recent episode features Reverend Dr. David Emmanuel Goatley, Associate Dean at Duke Divinity School and Professor of Theology & Christian Ministry.
Subsequent episodes over the next few months feature the following, among others:
- Dr. Gina M. Stewart, Senior Pastor, Christ Missionary Baptist Church – Memphis, Tennessee
- Dr. Alyn E. Waller, Senior Pastor, Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Dr. Roz Nichols, Organizing pastor of Freedom’s Chapel Christian Church in Memphis, Tennessee
- Dr. J. Alfred Smith, Sr., Pastor Emeritus, the historic Allen Temple Baptist Church in Oakland, California
- Dr. William Curtis, Senior Pastor of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Dr. Cynthia Turner, Pastor of Dayspring Community Church in Lanham, Maryland
- Dr. Micah L. McCreary, President of New Brunswick Theological Seminary in New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Dr. Teresa Snorton, Presiding Bishop of The Fifth Episcopal District of The Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Alabama
- Dr. Ralph Douglas West, Founder and senior pastor, The Church Without Walls in Houston, Texas
- Dr. Elaine Flake, Co-pastor of the Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York
- Dr. James E. Victor, Jr., Pastor of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Arlington, Virginia
by Eron Henry | Sep 7, 2021 | Blog, News, News
Lott Carey to support Hurricane Ida victims
The Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Society has committed to support victims of Hurricane Ida that landed on the United States Gulf Coast in late August.
Reaching peak intensity of 150 mph (240 km/h), Ida caused considerable damage and destruction in the states of Louisiana and Mississippi.
Significant damage was recorded in the French Quarter in New Orleans. Much of the city lost electricity due to downed transmission lines. Approximately one million people in Louisiana were left without power. Thousands lost their homes and are seeking shelter.
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards said the damage was “catastrophic” and that officials believed the death toll “could rise considerably.”
Heavy rain and tornados associated with the hurricane caused loss of life and widespread destruction in the MidAtlantic and Northeast regions, including in Maryland and New York City.
Lott Carey, through its partnerships with churches and others, will provide much needed assistance, especially food, water, and shelter.
“Lott Carey was a lifeline to persons affected by Hurricane Katrina 16 years ago,” said Lott Carey Executive Secretary-Treasurer Emmett Dunn.
“We did the same for those affected by other hurricanes in the United States and elsewhere. We will minister to victims of Hurricane Ida in the same vein, expressing the love and compassion of Christ on the behalf of God’s people.”
Hurricane Katrina overwhelmed New Orleans and other cities in 2005. Lott Carey and its partners ran mobile kitchens and sent relief supplies. It offered job skills training, education assistance, as well as home construction to help hurricane victims get back on their feet.
“I appeal to churches, institutions, organizations and persons of goodwill to join Lott Carey in bringing relief, comfort, and hope to those in need,” said Rev. Dunn.
Donations may be made at https://lottcarey.org/donate. For additional information, email lottcarey@lottcarey.org.
Established in 1897, Lott Carey has networks in 27 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, North America, Oceania, and South America.
Based in the Washington DC Metro Area, Lott Carey provides financial support and technical assistance in leadership development, education, training, healthcare, advocacy, disaster relief, and other services.
9/7/21
Rev. Eron Henry
Communications and Media Manager
by Eron Henry | Aug 30, 2021 | Blog, News, News
Lott Carey Legacy Mission Emersion Pilgrimage to Africa
Celebrating 200 years of the Rev. Lott Carey’s mission to Liberia
November 1-11, 2022
cost: $4,160
‘Walk in the footsteps of Rev. Lott Carey’ in the Motherland
The Lott Carey Legacy Mission Emersion Pilgrimage to Africa is scheduled for February 1-11, 2022. The group will also visit Ghana, a cultural icon with about 950 miles between the capitals.
While in Liberia, Africa’s oldest republic, missionaries will visit the Lott Carey Mission School, experience the culture of Africa’s oldest republic, founded by free Blacks in 1847 and worship at Providence Baptist Church in Monrovia. Providence was established by Rev. Lott Carey in Richmond, Va., in 1821 and transplanted to Liberia in 1822, making it the oldest Baptist church in the country. It is also the home church of Rev. Emmett L. Dunn, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of Lott Carey, who was born in Liberia.
Highlights:
Liberia:
- Visit and interact with students at Lott Carey Mission School
- Take a trip “upcountry” to visit Lott Carey’s second mission school.
- Explore the Providence Island where Rev. Lott Carey landed in early 1822.
- Worship at Providence Baptist Church, Monrovia
- Learn about Liberia Baptist history with leaders of the Liberia Baptist Convention
- Visit and worship with students at the Liberia Baptist Theological Seminary
- Experience the traditions and culture of Africa’s oldest Republic founded by free blacks in 1847.
Ghana:
Tour of the Capital City, Accra, and experience life in one of Africa’s most progressive cities. You will have the opportunity to visit Independence Square, the W.E. B. Dubois Center, and Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum. Nkrumah was the first president of Ghana who championed the fight for Ghana’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1957. Your city tour will also include a stop in Jamestown, where you will get to visit the Ussher and James Forts, built by the Royal African Company of England as a trading post for both gold and slaves in 1673.
The highlight of your Ghana experience will take you to the Assin Manso Slave River before visiting the slave castles in Cape Coast and Elmina. Assin Manso is famous for its role in the slave trade as the destination of slaves last bath in the “Donko Nsuo” river before their shipment to the New World.
Tour Package Includes:
- Round Trip on United/Brussels Airlines from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
- Hotels
- Airport Transfers
- Ground Transportation
- Guided Tours
- All Meals
- Taxes & Gratuity
Not Included:
- Entry Visa Fees (Entry visas are required for all US Citizens)
- In country COVID testing fees
- Trip Insurance
A $400.00 deposit is required to secure your space. Deposit is due by October 1, 2021 and refundable if you cancel before October 15, 2021. 50% of your deposit is nonrefundable after this date. Please contact the Lott Carey Office for further information.
Forms & Resources
Liberia-Ghana Information Letter
Liberia-Ghana Participant Form-Waiver
by Eron Henry | Aug 17, 2021 | Blog, News, News
Lott Carey Supplies Emergency Aid to Haiti
The Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Society has pledged an initial sum of US$50,000 in earthquake relief for Haiti.
This was announced by Executive Secretary-Treasurer Emmett Dunn in response to the devastating 7.2 earth tremor that struck the Caribbean nation on the morning of August 14.
As at the time of writing, more than 1,400 persons were confirmed dead and more than 7,000 injured.
“Lott Carey stands with our sisters and brothers in Haiti as they dig out of yet another horrific disaster,” said Rev. Dunn.
“Hearing the stories from our partners on the ground awakens unpleasant memories of the earthquake of 2010, which some have still not fully recovered. We want to assure the Haitian people of Lott Carey’s prayers and financial support.”
Aid from the global mission agency is already helping those in need. Ms. Lynn Joseph, founder of Mission of Grace orphanage, said a container of food sent by Lott Carey that cleared customs just days before the quake, is providing welcome relief to affected families at a village in Carries. “We are praising the Lord for that,” she said.
But while the orphanage escaped serious damage, a home for the elderly collapsed. Ms. Joseph reported extensive damage to houses and other structures.
“Right now, we are needing prayers and financial support to start buying food and supplies to help the people. Most of the village is sleeping outside because their houses have been destroyed.”
Dr. Joel Dorsinville of the Haiti Baptist Convention, a Lott Carey global partner, said “The Southwestern region of the country is critically affected by the destruction of homes and lives.”
He appealed for “solidarity in prayer and humanitarian assistance to the families, churches, and communities affected by the disaster.”
The US$50,000 will address the immediate need for food, water, and medical supplies. But Rev. Dunn asserted that “A more robust response will be necessary after a full assessment of the damage.”
African and American diplomats, officials, and entrepreneurs were present, and several of them included the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar and the Secretary General of the Common Market for Southern and Eastern Africa, Sindoso Ngwenya, the Secretary General of the OAS, Jose Miguel Insulza; and the Assistant Secretary General of the OAS, Albert Ramdin.
Another potential disaster lies at Haiti’s doorstep. It is in the path of a tropical system that is expected to bring heavy rain, with fears of flooding, and strong winds that can cause severer damage to weakened buildings and structures.
Rev. Dunn calls on “all our churches and friends of Lott Carey to help us respond in a significant way. It is our prayer that God will comfort the bereaved, encourage the broken hearted, and restore health and healing to the nation and people of Haiti.”
Donations may be made at https://lottcarey.org/donate. For additional information, email lottcarey@lottcarey.org.
Established in 1897, Lott Carey has long term mission engagements in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, North America, Oceania, and South America.
Based in the Washington DC Metro Area, Lott Carey provides financial support and technical assistance in leadership development, education, training, healthcare, advocacy, and other services.
Rev. Eron Henry
Communications and Media Manager
8/17/21
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