Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
Greetings in the wonderful name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
I ask that you kindly join me in prayer for the people of Haiti as they deal with the catastrophic earthquake that struck the country on January 12th. In this, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, the loss, grief and distress caused by this disaster adds to the tremendous forces of poverty with which the people already struggle. I also ask that we join in prayer for our sisters and brothers in the Baltimore area who are concerned for loved ones in Haiti, as well as for those who will be traveling to provide direct support in Haiti in the coming days and weeks. Bishop John Schol has released a statement that can found on the Conference website at http://www.bwcumc.org/.
As we gather for worship on Sunday, I encourage you to lift prayers for the people of Haiti and also consider lifting a special offering in support of rescue and recovery efforts. Financial support can be made online through UMCOR. Checks can also be mailed the "Conference Treasurer" at 7178 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046. On the check, please note: Haiti Emergency, UMCOR Advance # 418325.
Below, please find additional web-links that can be helpful to your congregation:
A Prayer for the People of Haiti http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48375
Haiti Cries… and We Cry with Them http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48380 (Spanish translation available)
Prayers, Hymns, Sermons, and Resources for Times of Natural Disaster http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?loc_id=739,1112&act=nav_loc
Haiti Earthquake Response Resources http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?loc_id=739,1112,1198&act=nav_loc
Many Blessings and Thanks for Your Ministry,
Rev. Dr . C. Anthony Hunt
Superintendent
Baltimore Metropolitan District
Greetings in the wonderful name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
I ask that you kindly join me in prayer for the people of Haiti as they deal with the catastrophic earthquake that struck the country on January 12th. In this, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, the loss, grief and distress caused by this disaster adds to the tremendous forces of poverty with which the people already struggle. I also ask that we join in prayer for our sisters and brothers in the Baltimore area who are concerned for loved ones in Haiti, as well as for those who will be traveling to provide direct support in Haiti in the coming days and weeks. Bishop John Schol has released a statement that can found on the Conference website at http://www.bwcumc.org/.
As we gather for worship on Sunday, I encourage you to lift prayers for the people of Haiti and also consider lifting a special offering in support of rescue and recovery efforts. Financial support can be made online through UMCOR. Checks can also be mailed the "Conference Treasurer" at 7178 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046. On the check, please note: Haiti Emergency, UMCOR Advance # 418325.
Below, please find additional web-links that can be helpful to your congregation:
A Prayer for the People of Haiti http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48375
Haiti Cries… and We Cry with Them http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48380 (Spanish translation available)
Prayers, Hymns, Sermons, and Resources for Times of Natural Disaster http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?loc_id=739,1112&act=nav_loc
Haiti Earthquake Response Resources http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?loc_id=739,1112,1198&act=nav_loc
Many Blessings and Thanks for Your Ministry,
Rev. Dr . C. Anthony Hunt
Superintendent
Baltimore Metropolitan District
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