A Message from Randy Ackley, Coordinator of PDA

                    

   

By now most of the world knows of the terrible earthquake that hit Port-au-Prince, Haiti. In the wake of this great human tragedy, we are grateful for the outpouring of so many expressions of care and generosity from Presbyterians everywhere. Because of your quick response, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) was able to double its commitment of funds to provide immediate aid those first few days following the quake. Your gifts were put to effective and strategic work in coordinated efforts with our international and ecumenical partners, Action by Churches Together (ACT) Alliance and Church World Service, (CSW). The first phase of response included search and rescue teams, food and water distribution sites, and medical care for the injured. There is still much work to be done.

 

Link to PC(USA)-Haiti Update

 

Financial support for relief efforts can be designated to DR000064. Gifts can also be made by phone at (800) 872-3283 ,weekdays between 8 AM and 6 PM (EST), and checks can be mailed to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, P.O. Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700.

What you can do:
As God's people, we are called to stand in the "GAP"- GIVE, ACT, PRAY.
Give - Financial support for relief efforts can be made online and designated to DR000064.

Your gifts, combined with those of others, provide a visible and tangible demonstration of God's care in the midst of this tragedy.

Recovery will be a difficult and long process, but Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has time and time again modeled a faithful  

    response over the long haul.
Act - Congregations and individuals can put together hygiene kits and baby kits to be distributed through Church World Service. For

   information, visit the PDA Web site:   CWS Hygiene Kit

Pray - Join with others in lifting up the people of Haiti and those seeking to provide aid in this critical time.

As the eyes of the world turn to Haiti let us join our hearts in prayer:

God of compassion, please watch over the people of Haiti, and weave out of these terrible events wonders of goodness and grace. Surround those who have been affected by tragedy with a sense of your present love, and hold them in faith. Though they are lost in grief, may they find you and be comforted; guide us as a church to find ways of providing assistance that heals wounds and gives hope. Help us to remember that when one of your children suffers we all suffer. Through Jesus Christ who was dead but lives and rules this world with you. Amen.

Bruce Reyes-Chow, Moderator of the 218th General Assembly (2008), Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Linda Valentine, Executive Director, General Assembly Mission Council, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

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