SPECIAL PROJECT FUND
For the week of 3/7/10: $70
Total donations to date: $13,579.62
Outstanding balance: $6,420.38
PANTRY NEEDS
We are grateful for all food donations but we'd appreciate
the following items as we're running low: cereal, canned soup,
and canned veggies. Questions? Email Teresa
PLEASE KEEP THE MCHALES IN PRAYER
Bob's 15 year old nephew was tragically killed
by a train. Funeral info will be posted soon. Our
deepest condolences to the family at this very difficult time.
WE SADLY INFORM YOU
that Patrick Drew's beloved mother, Regina, has
passed away. She is reposing at the Hungerford & Clark Funeral Home in Freeport.
Viewing hours are 2-4PM and 7-9PM on Wednesday, 3/10. The church service is
on Thursday, 3/11 at 9:30AM at Our Holy Redeemer Church in Freeport.
Click to send Patrick your condolences.
NEW MEMBERSHIP RECEPTION
Sunday, March 21st during the Worship Service
Join us in welcoming our new members
SAVE THE DATE!
Ladies' Tea Party
Sunday, May 2nd @ 5:30PM
More info as the date nears
SEWING CLUB
We're starting a sewing club! If you're
interested, please email Elisana. No
prior sewing experience is necessary.
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS WANTED
For the Juniors Class (5th gr & up), just two weeks
every other month. If interested, email Arlene Blondo
MARRIED COUPLES' MEETING
Saturday, March 13th at 7:00PM at The Ingenitos.
Email Angela for more info
MEMBERSHIP CLASS
Open to anyone interested in becoming a member
of our church. If you haven't attended a class yet,
then you must attend tomorrow, March 11th @ 7:30PM
Email Pastor Steve to sign up
CATASTROPHIC EARTHQUAKE HITS HAITI
Bill Dawson, French Field Strategy Coordinator emailed to say that the situation is "grave and urgent there are many injured all over the city. Major buildings,
3-4 stories high, are completely down. Neighbors who work for the UN report many injured; people carrying the wounded through the streets."
The earthquake was centered in the mid-portion of the Central District. The population in the capital area is
about 2 million people, living in dense, urban communities and they continue to experience significant
aftershocks. Catastrophic casualties and damages are expected, as Haiti's weak infrastructure is not prepared
for this kind of disaster.
Our prayers and thoughts are with our Haitian family of more than 118,000 Nazarenes who have suffered such
devastating losses.
Please pray for the Haitian people and the Nazarene churches in Haiti. Pray for those injured in the debris.
If you'd like to make a donation, click here or send your check marked "Caribbean Disaster Response ACM1204" to:
Global Treasury Services
P.O. Box 843116
Kansas City, MO 64184
Devastating Earthquake Strikes Chile
A deadly earthquake struck the South American country of Chile on Saturday, February 27, killing more than 700 people. The 8.8-magnitude quake was followed by over 90 significant aftershocks, leaving hundreds of thousands homeless. In all, the quake affected more than 2 million people before sending tsunami waves and warnings throughout the Pacific Ocean.
At last report, the Church of the Nazarene had 62 churches in Chile, 57 of which had been officially organized. There are over 2,200 church members in this country.
Jose David Acosta, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM) coordinator for South America, reports many roads and bridges were destroyed, complicating the arrival of immediate government aid to areas needing it the most.
In addition, Acosta states affected towns and cities are dealing with looters striking stores for food or items to sell for food, gas stations for fuel, and even Fire Department vehicles for water.
In Pelluhue, a tsunami with waves 10-15 meters (32-49 feet) high destroyed between 200 and 300 homes as it crashed into the city’s waterfront. Pelluhue is located 400 kilometers (250 miles) south of Santiago. The official death toll in Pelluhue is unknown as many remain missing.
Acosta reports cities such as Concepción and Temuco Bio Bio and the surrounding district were hit the worst by the earthquake.
The South America Region was able to reach “Pastor Richard” in the Concepción area, the earthquake’s epicenter. Richard reports his church in Hualpén withstood the earthquake, though many church members suffered damage to their homes. When the region was finally able to get through to Richard, it was during the church’s worship service. "The congregation was delighted and sent their love 'live,'" reported the region.
Two other pastors in this area, Juan Badilla and Alfredo Veloso, are also reportedly okay, though they are still waiting for information concerning Veloso’s wife, Francisca. Veloso was out of town when the earthquake struck.
The region continues to try to contact the pastors of Concepción, Viña, and Valparaiso. However, much of the area is still without electricity and communication lines are either down or not working properly.
The Church Responds
Acosta reports churches in the region’s Southern Cone (Chile, Argentina, Uraguay) have been planning their joint response to the disaster and will attempt to move from Argentina into the affected areas despite difficult access.
Southern Argentina churches have been asked to collect non-perishable food items, which will be brought by truck to Concepción and Temuco with water, medicine, first aid, tents, and blankets.
Acosta states pastor Juan Jose Zany has been integral in coordinating collection efforts in the southern areas.
Nazarene leaders in Chile are aware of further needs and together with NCM are coordinating the mobilization of aid to these needy areas. However, this effort is dependant on alternative transportation routes opening as damage to current routes has been determined to be too dangerous to travel through at this time.
In Chile’s Northern District, Nazarenes are being asked to pray and the district is offering its help, though it too is battling communication and transportation difficulties due to the disaster.
Acosta requests prayer for all those affected by the earthquake, as well as the relief efforts now underway. He asks Nazarenes to pray for financial support and the health of Chileans exposed to the elements as they enter their fall season, as well as transportation routes to be opened to places in need.
How You Can Help
“On behalf of the Church in Chile, we ask for your prayers for our brothers and sisters that are suffering the consequences of this terrible earthquake,” stated Gloria Morales Z. of the Chile North District.
Persons and churches wishing to make a donation for Chile Earthquake Relief online can do so through Nazarene Compassionate Ministries at ncm.org. Checks can be marked "Chile Earthquake Relief ACM1276" and mailed to Global Treasury Services, PO Box 843116 Kansas City, MO 64184. In Canada, checks should be made payable and sent to the Church of the Nazarene Canada, 20 Regan Road, Unit 9, Brampton, Ontario L7A 1C3.
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