Pray for those around the world suffering from disasters
Earthquake survivors on the street,
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Myanmar
In the past several days the world has witnessed mass destruction of people’s lives and homes – from Missouri to Myanmar, from North Carolina to China. The Presbyterian Church, through the work of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, is witnessing this on the ground with the eyes, ears and hands of congregations reaching out, presbytery staff pitching in and our international partners delivering aid in Asia.
The situation in Myanmar remains grim, but recent communications from our partners in the area indicate that aid is getting to people in need. Church World Service (CWS) has been given permission to enter the Irrawaddy Delta region allowing our relief aid into the country. Read more and learn what you can do.
U.S. Tornadoes
Here in the United States a strong frontal system worked its way across the midwestern and southeastern parts of the United States over the Mother's Day weekend, with tornadoes touching down in more than five states and leaving behind shattered homes and lives in at least six PC(USA) Presbyteries. A PDA National Response Team is already in communication with those affected. Read more and learn how you can help.
China
PC(USA)’s mission partner in China, the Amity Foundation, is already responding to the disaster. Amity staff members have been assessing the damage in Chengdu and other affected areas. PDA funds from One Great Hour of Sharing and designated giving will be used to help Amity purchase rice, quilts and shelter material for the earthquake survivors. Amity has already provided 1 million Yuan (approximately US$143,000) for the purchase and provision of drinking water and food. Read more and learn how you can help. |
