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August 30, 2011
Hurricane Irene e-Alert
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,
Strong winds and heavy rain from Hurricane Irene have
left a trail of devastation along the East Coast. From
North Carolina to Maine, communities have experienced
historic flooding and millions are without power; trees,
debris and flood waters cover roads, making travel
hazardous or even impossible. Rivers in these areas have
not yet crested, so we won’t know the full extent of the
damage from Irene for days or even weeks.
Through ELCA Disaster Response, the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America (ELCA) stands ready to respond in all
areas affected. We work hand-in-hand with our
congregations who are experts at outreach in their
communities -- and they are already taking action. In
Delaware and Pennsylvania, ELCA members are providing
meals and coordinating clean-up efforts. That’s just the
beginning.
Please help now with your
contribution to ELCA Disaster Response designated for
"U.S. Hurricane Relief." Your designated gift
will be used entirely (100 percent) to help
families whose lives and livelihoods have been impacted
by this disaster. Wondering what else you can do? Please
share this
bulletin insert
with your congregation and tell others of the ELCA’s
response.
As always, our first and best response to all disasters
is prayer. Please pray for all those affected by this
terrible storm and for the relief workers who are at
work on their behalf. Thank you for your generosity!
Sincerely,
The Rev. Daniel Rift
Director, ELCA World Hunger and Disaster Appeal
P.S. Please help me get the word
out. Use this
bulletin insert
to share this information with your congregation this
weekend.
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