Sichuan (China) Earthquake: Government matches donations to PWS&D (bulletin insert)
Amity Foundation staff load a truck to distribute essential supplies to families left homeless by the massive earthquake.
Photo: ACT
The Canadian government has announced that it will match donations made to Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D) in response to the 12 May 2008 Earthquake in Central China. All donations received by PWS&D, marked "Sichuan (China) Earthquake Relief" between May 15 - June 23, 2008 will be matched by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) for projects providing relief to survivors.
Read PWS&D's latest report on the response.
Please pray for the millions of people affected by the earthquake in Central China and help ensure basic necessities such as food, quilts and temporary shelter are available. Make a donation online (please specify "Sichuan (China) Earthquake Relief"), mail donations directly to the office, donate through your church or call PWS&D today at: 416-441-1111 or 1-800-619-7301, ext. 291.
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Amity Foundation staff meet with people left homeless by the massive earthquake to assess their needs.
Photo: ACT
Prayers for China
Loving God, Help us to bear one another’s burden. Help us to respond to the 7.8 magnitude quake that jolted Sichuan, China with love, hope and faith. Pray that God will help and bless China in this difficult time. Pray for the rescue workers and help millions affected people in this quake. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. — Courtesy of Ken Shuen
"Comforting God, we pray for the people of the Mianzhu County in China, who have been devastated by the earthquake, which has torn apart their land, infrastructure and communities.
We ask for your peace to fill the hearts of the many Chinese parents who are mourning the loss of their only child, crushed in the rubble of poorly constructed schools. Through the aid that is pouring into this country, we hope that Christ is revealed in their midst making known your love and bringing forth your Spirit of renewal to the people of this land. Amen." — Courtesy of Courtney Morris
