A couple of gentlemen from our area organized a Best of Berks Bluegrass Haiti Benefit Sing which we participated in. Christian Leinbach, our county commisioner, was in charge of it; Wendell Yoder, Daryl’s former boss, ran the sound system (his group will be singing on a subsequent night). This was to be a two-day affair at the Schulkill Valley Bible Chapel with Pastor Steve hosting the event. The second night was postponed till February 19th or 26th due to inclement weather.
Schulkill Valley Bible Chapel has a mission down in Haiti, about 120 miles from Port-au-Prince. There is a clinic there, as well as their sister church. The city, especially the clinic, was swamped within days of the earthquake. The Haiti Benefit Sing will send all their proceeds to this mission. The concert charged $5 per person, and they also had donation baskets.
It was wonderful to participate in something that was very new and different than usual. Since it was in Northern Berks County, it was a new area for the Garment of Praise. They took a lot of requests for the old hymns, and also shared their usual numbers. It was not specifically a “Christian” event, so it was also our privilege to present the gospel.
Thanks guys for joining us at the Best of Berks Bluegrass Benefit for Haiti. You were outstanding and a great witness for Jesus Christ. God bless you in your ministry of praise.