[Contacts] News from Community of Christ

Fri Jan 15 16:20:03 CST 2010

Friends, Please publicize the messasge below from the World Church, and
advise your congregations of the oblation support that has been sent to
assist in relief efforts in Haiti.  Remind them that all oblation funds
received by Feb. 7 will also be sent as assistance.  

We do not have specific information concerning the extent of damage or
injury and loss of life in the country, nor as they have directly impacted
members and friends of Community of Christ. However the reports indicate
that the results of the earthquake are very widespread and devastating. All
that we can do will make a difference in the lives of the people of the
afflicted nation.

Terry

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Community of Christ Sends Aid to People Devastated by Earthquake in Haiti 

The nation of Haiti experienced the devastating power of a 7.0 magnitude
earthquake on Tuesday, January 12. Apostle Bunda Chibwe, assigned to the
Africa/Haiti Mission Field, had brief email contact with Haiti Mission
Centre Financial Officer Michel Rosier late Tuesday evening.

"At this time Michel has not been able to assess the shelter, food, and
clothing needs of the people or the damage to our churches and schools. We
know the need and the damage is extensive, but we do not know specific
details," said Apostle Chibwe. "We will continue to share information about
our brothers and sisters in Haiti as it becomes available."

This afternoon, Presiding Bishop Steve Jones announced that $25,000 from the
church's Oblation Fund will be donated to the Red Cross to offer immediate
survival aid to the Haitian people. In addition, all contributions to the
Oblation Fund between now and February 7, 2010 will be used for relief to
Haiti . The situation will continue to be evaluated and additional funds
will be made available as needed.

In the face of overwhelming events it is even more important that we stop
and pray. Our prayers, joined with the prayers of our brothers and sisters
around the world, provide a powerful support to the Haitian people. We will
continue to pray for those who have lost family, friends, and homes, for
those coming to the country to provide relief, search and rescue, medical
attention, and other needs, and for the nation and its leaders as they begin
to assess damage and look toward rebuilding.

In addition to your prayers, donations can be made to the Oblation Fund in a
number of ways.

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*	Through regular Mission Tithes envelopes
*	Mail a check or money order to: 
Community of Christ International Headquarters 
ATTN: Oblation Fund
1001 W. Walnut 
Independence , MO 64050 USA

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