While writing his book The Power of a Whisper, Bill Hybels invited members of the Willow Creek congregation to describe a time when they had heard a whisper from heaven and then to explain how they had responded to that whisper. Some of the respondents described the recent promptings they had received, while others ventured back in time. The topics ran the gamut – vocational, relational, spiritual, physical, medical, financial and more. The tone of the whispers varied as well – sometimes God offered words of gentle affirmation, and other times he issued a stiff challenge.
The goal of the Christ-following life is to grow to the point that we live in God’s reality – that we love like He loves, serve like He serves, give like He gives, show compassion like He shows it. And that way of life can be maintained in a consistent manner if we open ourselves to the messages He sends us on a regular basis.*
We invite people from the Redeemer congregation and the local community to share a story of a whisper they have heard and how they tried to respond. You can e-mail your whisper story to Redeemer church at kelvin@dewittredeemer.org or send us a hand written note in care of Redeemer Church 13980 Schavey Road DeWitt, Michigan 48820. We will post your whisper story on the display in the church lobby to encourage and inspire others to listen for the whispers from God in their own lives.
Kelvin Fizzell
Director of Small Groups
*Excerpts taken from the book The Power of a Whisper by Bill Hybels.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Partnering with Parents
Yesterday churches all around the United States took part in what is known as ‘See You At The Pole’, in which students gather around their schools flag pole (before school starts) and pray for the students and faculty at their school as well as anything else they may feel called to lift up to God. Here at Redeemer UMC a breakfast is hosted each year for any 5th – 12th graders that want to come and eat in a time of fellowship with others and prepare their hearts and minds to head to the schools and stand up for what they believe. This event can be very intimidating to many of the students, as the flagpoles are generally located in a high traffic area of the school. Buses and parents are dropping off tons of students as they stand in prayer, and many students become very nervous about others seeing them participate in this event. We as youth workers assure them that we have received zero negative reports from students in all the years we’ve prayed at their schools, but nonetheless, the reservations for the students are still very much present. This is where it is essential for us to partner with the parents of the students to reassure them that praying in public is a wonderful and powerful thing. It is our hope that we can partner with them to reassure the students that standing up for what they believe in, whether it be in the form of praying around their flagpole, or otherwise, is a very good thing and is nothing to be ashamed of. We have been told recounts of students being questioned by others who were curious as to what they were doing at the flagpole, which gives the opportunity for a great discussion to follow. Numerous parents (and even one set of grandparents, how cool is that) joined in transporting students to the schools, and praying with them. We are fully aware that parents have more of an influence on the opinions of their children than we do and it is our hope that we can work along with them to build these students confidence level so they are not afraid to make a stand for God in the public eye. The success of this event, as well as other events hosted by the Student Ministries of Redeemer UMC depend a lot on working and coordinating with parents, and their role is more important than many of them may know. We would like to extend a sincere ‘Thank You’ for allowing us into the lives of the children. They are truly a blessing to work with! I am very proud to state that there were 23 students around the flagpole (in the rain) at the 5th & 6th grade school, 35 at the junior high, and greater than 60 at the high school. The students of the DeWitt community made such a powerful statement that morning! May God continue to bless them and keep them in His loving arms.
Justin Bowman
Director of Middle School & Junior High Ministries
Redeemer Church
Justin Bowman
Director of Middle School & Junior High Ministries
Redeemer Church
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Celebrating Redeemer
We wanted to share and celebrate with the Redeemer congregation the following letter from Church World Services that was received regarding our Blankets+ Weekend Ministry in February. Thank You for your support and for making a difference.
September 1, 2011
Dear Friends in Christ,
At Church World Service when we talk to churches about the Blankets+ Program we tell them that they are the PLUS in Blankets+. Redeemer United Methodist Church is a shining example of what PLUS really means when it comes to the CWS Blankets+ Program. There were 59 churches in the U.S. in calendar year 2010 that raised $3,000 or more for Blankets+ and Redeemer United Methodist Church was #37 in that elite group, raising $3,677.08.
Hurricane Irene has certainly been in the forefront of the news this past week. The generous contributions from Redeemer UMC and the many other churches in Michigan and across the U.S. made it possible for CWS to have material aid prepositioned in strategic locations along the East Coast to ensure that we could dispense blankets and kits as soon as they were needed. In addition to responding to the numerous needs in the U.S. you can see from the enclosed Hotline the many ways the Blankets+ funds are used to help those in need throughout the world.
Thank you for your continued support of CWS and our many programs. And most of all - Thank You! for being the PLUS in Blankets+. Together we can make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate.
In peace and hope,
Michigan Church World Service
September 1, 2011
Dear Friends in Christ,
At Church World Service when we talk to churches about the Blankets+ Program we tell them that they are the PLUS in Blankets+. Redeemer United Methodist Church is a shining example of what PLUS really means when it comes to the CWS Blankets+ Program. There were 59 churches in the U.S. in calendar year 2010 that raised $3,000 or more for Blankets+ and Redeemer United Methodist Church was #37 in that elite group, raising $3,677.08.
Hurricane Irene has certainly been in the forefront of the news this past week. The generous contributions from Redeemer UMC and the many other churches in Michigan and across the U.S. made it possible for CWS to have material aid prepositioned in strategic locations along the East Coast to ensure that we could dispense blankets and kits as soon as they were needed. In addition to responding to the numerous needs in the U.S. you can see from the enclosed Hotline the many ways the Blankets+ funds are used to help those in need throughout the world.
Thank you for your continued support of CWS and our many programs. And most of all - Thank You! for being the PLUS in Blankets+. Together we can make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate.
In peace and hope,
Michigan Church World Service
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
When the smoke cleared
Several days ago I was sitting in my office, choking on my own stench. I smelled like a chimney! Before you assume I’ve started a 2-pack-a-day habit, (wouldn’t that be great for the asthma?) I’ll tell you what happened. There had been a kitchen incident that morning involving a huge plastic tub filled with hot chocolate mix and a stove burner turned on medium. Once my nose led me to the appropriate area, nasty, thick, white and yellow smoke billowing from the stovetop alerted me to the problem. It took about 15 minutes to get the stove off, move the offensive (and heavy) container and open the windows. I got everything under control, but it didn’t occur to me to change my clothes before heading to work. All morning I found myself apologizing to my church co-workers for the lingering smell, and I couldn’t stand to be around me!
It got me to thinking… the smoke smell I brought to work with me is just like sin. Too often, we Christ-followers forget that confession is part of our cleansing and healing process and instead of admitting our wrongdoing and asking God (and whoever we’ve hurt) to forgive us, we try to clean it up ourselves. Well, you can get rid of the giant burned up plastic tub, but the stench is gonna stick with you for as long as you keep wearing the same clothes.
I John 1:9 is clear. “When we confess our sins, He (God) is faithful and just to forgive us our sins AND cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Maybe some of us are capable to power through and change our bad habits or stop a sinful behavior on our own (not me, but maybe somebody). So what? We might be able to stop doing it, but we will never get rid of the fact that it was a part of our life at one time. The smell of our sin will follow us around until we confess our sin. Part of the cleansing God gives us is the actual removal of the sin. In that moment of forgiveness, the Lord sees us as never having sinned at all as He looks at us through the blood of Christ.
We can’t give ourselves forgiveness from God or anyone else. The Lord gave His only Son to suffer and die so that we would have a way to become holy and blameless. Only through Jesus. Nothing we can do or say or suffer can cleanse us and make us right with our Heavenly Father. The only One who can rid us of our own odor is the Lord God, strong and mighty, maker of heaven and earth – through His Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior, Deliverer and Friend.
Take a bath in the cleansing power of the forgiveness of God. Confess your sin. He is faithful and just. He forgives. He cleans us from the inside out.
Love, Tina Klan
Director of Worship Arts
It got me to thinking… the smoke smell I brought to work with me is just like sin. Too often, we Christ-followers forget that confession is part of our cleansing and healing process and instead of admitting our wrongdoing and asking God (and whoever we’ve hurt) to forgive us, we try to clean it up ourselves. Well, you can get rid of the giant burned up plastic tub, but the stench is gonna stick with you for as long as you keep wearing the same clothes.
I John 1:9 is clear. “When we confess our sins, He (God) is faithful and just to forgive us our sins AND cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Maybe some of us are capable to power through and change our bad habits or stop a sinful behavior on our own (not me, but maybe somebody). So what? We might be able to stop doing it, but we will never get rid of the fact that it was a part of our life at one time. The smell of our sin will follow us around until we confess our sin. Part of the cleansing God gives us is the actual removal of the sin. In that moment of forgiveness, the Lord sees us as never having sinned at all as He looks at us through the blood of Christ.
We can’t give ourselves forgiveness from God or anyone else. The Lord gave His only Son to suffer and die so that we would have a way to become holy and blameless. Only through Jesus. Nothing we can do or say or suffer can cleanse us and make us right with our Heavenly Father. The only One who can rid us of our own odor is the Lord God, strong and mighty, maker of heaven and earth – through His Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior, Deliverer and Friend.
Take a bath in the cleansing power of the forgiveness of God. Confess your sin. He is faithful and just. He forgives. He cleans us from the inside out.
Love, Tina Klan
Director of Worship Arts
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Dateline 5.19.11
For those of you that follow what’s going on in the media, you know that the end of the world is just two short days away (not likely). With that being said; it would be foolish of me to ask….Are You Ready?
Well, If it doesn’t happen (likely) then I want you to be at Redeemer this weekend as we celebrate another great year of Christian Education. The volunteers for this ministry are some of my favorite peeps. Without any of you, the greatness of the programs we offer would be missed. So thank you for another year of service to Redeemer, but more importantly service to your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I want you all to know that we appreciate all you do for us and the kids, students, and adults of this church. Now I’ve got to tell you about something our High School students decided to do and it makes me extremely proud (Proud Papa Moment).
Two weeks ago, a student who attends our Wednesday night CREW asked me if I would be willing to endorse another prayer morning at the High School. I had to hear him out and not expose my giddiness for this example of leadership among our students.
He stated that what the kids wanted to do was to have a breakfast at the church and then go to the “fish bowl” in front of DeWitt High School. They decided to call it “See You at the Bowl”. I kind of liked “See You in the Bowl”, but alas it was best decided to follow them.
They took theirs from the annual “See You At The Pole” that is done by schools across America on the last Wednesday of September. That event is something that I blogged about in September, and it is a chance for the students to begin the school year by praying for the school, teachers, and the school year in general. Well, “See You at the Bowl” was created by our students to be a call for prayer for the end of the year.
This morning following a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, cereal, yogurt, fruit, and juice (for about 40 students) here at the church; they loaded up in cars and headed to the high school. I was honored enough to be able to join them this time. I opened and had one of our CREW read some Scripture verses that we had selected last night after our weekly Wednesday night CREW. I was able to lead them into a time of prayer. The coolest thing for me was listening to the prayers of so many students. Prayers were heard for family, for the school, for the teachers and administration, for the nation and world, and for the students as they would be heading into summer. When we had finished praying we noticed the “Bowl” had filled even more than when we started with our 40 plus students from the church; we estimated that another 15 -20 had joined us. We were greeting kids from Christian Athletic Camp that had arrived late, but didn’t want to miss this. It is my best guess that 60+ kids gathered this morning in the “Fish Bowl” and lifted high the name of Jesus, while showing on a rainy morning that they love Him and want everyone at that High School to know. Awesome that’s all I’ve got to say.
With this group of students here at DeWitt there is no way I want the world to end, they have so much potential and they know that they have a lot of work to do; as do we my friends. There is no rest for us at Redeemer as we go out and share His love and life with everyone we meet. In Joshua 10, we see the Israelites marching all-night long to accomplish a mission for God. May we not forget that sometimes we have to march all-night long for our Lord. This morning our students did that and set a great example for all that witnessed the event. They shared Jesus on a rainy DeWitt morning by joining together in one accord proclaiming that Jesus is their King!!!!
By the way, last night during CREW we had a good discussion on the end of the world this upcoming weekend. Needless to say I think that the students are pretty confident they're going to be around a little longer. Thanks be to God.
Ron
Director of High School and College Ministry
Well, If it doesn’t happen (likely) then I want you to be at Redeemer this weekend as we celebrate another great year of Christian Education. The volunteers for this ministry are some of my favorite peeps. Without any of you, the greatness of the programs we offer would be missed. So thank you for another year of service to Redeemer, but more importantly service to your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I want you all to know that we appreciate all you do for us and the kids, students, and adults of this church. Now I’ve got to tell you about something our High School students decided to do and it makes me extremely proud (Proud Papa Moment).
Two weeks ago, a student who attends our Wednesday night CREW asked me if I would be willing to endorse another prayer morning at the High School. I had to hear him out and not expose my giddiness for this example of leadership among our students.
He stated that what the kids wanted to do was to have a breakfast at the church and then go to the “fish bowl” in front of DeWitt High School. They decided to call it “See You at the Bowl”. I kind of liked “See You in the Bowl”, but alas it was best decided to follow them.
They took theirs from the annual “See You At The Pole” that is done by schools across America on the last Wednesday of September. That event is something that I blogged about in September, and it is a chance for the students to begin the school year by praying for the school, teachers, and the school year in general. Well, “See You at the Bowl” was created by our students to be a call for prayer for the end of the year.
This morning following a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, cereal, yogurt, fruit, and juice (for about 40 students) here at the church; they loaded up in cars and headed to the high school. I was honored enough to be able to join them this time. I opened and had one of our CREW read some Scripture verses that we had selected last night after our weekly Wednesday night CREW. I was able to lead them into a time of prayer. The coolest thing for me was listening to the prayers of so many students. Prayers were heard for family, for the school, for the teachers and administration, for the nation and world, and for the students as they would be heading into summer. When we had finished praying we noticed the “Bowl” had filled even more than when we started with our 40 plus students from the church; we estimated that another 15 -20 had joined us. We were greeting kids from Christian Athletic Camp that had arrived late, but didn’t want to miss this. It is my best guess that 60+ kids gathered this morning in the “Fish Bowl” and lifted high the name of Jesus, while showing on a rainy morning that they love Him and want everyone at that High School to know. Awesome that’s all I’ve got to say.
With this group of students here at DeWitt there is no way I want the world to end, they have so much potential and they know that they have a lot of work to do; as do we my friends. There is no rest for us at Redeemer as we go out and share His love and life with everyone we meet. In Joshua 10, we see the Israelites marching all-night long to accomplish a mission for God. May we not forget that sometimes we have to march all-night long for our Lord. This morning our students did that and set a great example for all that witnessed the event. They shared Jesus on a rainy DeWitt morning by joining together in one accord proclaiming that Jesus is their King!!!!
By the way, last night during CREW we had a good discussion on the end of the world this upcoming weekend. Needless to say I think that the students are pretty confident they're going to be around a little longer. Thanks be to God.
Ron
Director of High School and College Ministry
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
National Day of Prayer - May 5, 2011
The 60th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer will be held on May 5, 2011. Our nation continues to face moral decline, economic uncertainty, military strife in the Middle East, and non-stop assaults on our religious freedoms. It has never been more important than today that we humbly approach God in prayer on behalf of our country.
Since Congress established the 1st National Day of prayer 60 years ago, millions of Americans have joined in prayer to lift up our nation and its leaders to Almighty God. Once again on May 5th, we will continue the example given to us by our Founding Fathers and by presidents since then who have encouraged the American people to call out to God in times of turmoil and unrest.
Abraham Lincoln called upon all citizens to take part in a day of fasting and prayer: “…it is the duty of nations as well as of men to own their dependence upon the overruling power of God, to confess their sins and transgressions in humble sorrow yet with assured hope that genuine repentance will lead to mercy and pardon, and to recognize the sublime truth, announced in the Holy Scriptures and proven by all history: that those nations only are blessed whose God is the Lord…”
Please join us Thursday May 5, 2011 at Redeemer church for any of the three 30 minute prayer services we will offer at 7:00am, 12 noon, or 7:00pm. It is an opportunity for us to continue seeking God’s guidance and protection during these days of turmoil in our country.*
May God bless America!
Kelvin Fizzell
Director of Small Groups
Redeemer Church
*Excerpts from Shirley Dobson; Chairman, National Day of Prayer
Since Congress established the 1st National Day of prayer 60 years ago, millions of Americans have joined in prayer to lift up our nation and its leaders to Almighty God. Once again on May 5th, we will continue the example given to us by our Founding Fathers and by presidents since then who have encouraged the American people to call out to God in times of turmoil and unrest.
Abraham Lincoln called upon all citizens to take part in a day of fasting and prayer: “…it is the duty of nations as well as of men to own their dependence upon the overruling power of God, to confess their sins and transgressions in humble sorrow yet with assured hope that genuine repentance will lead to mercy and pardon, and to recognize the sublime truth, announced in the Holy Scriptures and proven by all history: that those nations only are blessed whose God is the Lord…”
Please join us Thursday May 5, 2011 at Redeemer church for any of the three 30 minute prayer services we will offer at 7:00am, 12 noon, or 7:00pm. It is an opportunity for us to continue seeking God’s guidance and protection during these days of turmoil in our country.*
May God bless America!
Kelvin Fizzell
Director of Small Groups
Redeemer Church
*Excerpts from Shirley Dobson; Chairman, National Day of Prayer
Thursday, March 24, 2011
United Methodist Committee On Relief works with partners in Japan
Redeemer Friends:
I thought that many of you may be interested in hearing what the United Methodist Committee On Relief is doing – following the disaster in Japan. Remember, 100% of every dollar you give to UMCOR goes directly to meet human need. You can give through Redeemer Church, if you so desire. Just mark your check or envelope for UMCOR-Japan. Or click here to give now through our website (www.dewittredeemer.org)
Pastor Rod
Below is from The Reverend Cynthia Fierro Harvey 3/21/2011
United Methodist Committee On Relief works with partners in Japan
Dear Friends,
I join you in lifting up the people of Japan in prayer during this time of crisis. We grieve with them and stand with them in solidarity. Once again, I am struck by the extravagant generosity of United Methodists who are supporting UMCOR’s efforts to bring healing and hope to Japan. We have received thousands of phone calls, emails, Facebook posts, and donations from people whose hearts are aching for the people of Japan and who are looking for meaningful ways to respond.
Many churches in our connection are collecting offerings to raise money for UMCOR. I want to share with you how we are responding on your behalf to the great needs.
UMCOR’s Response:
UMCOR is working through relief and church partners in Japan to respond and provide immediate assistance and long-term rehabilitation. With these partners, UMCOR is meeting the most basic humanitarian needs in northern Japan such as providing clean drinking water, food, cooking and eating supplies, clothing, and fuel for heating.
We are honoring the request of the Japanese government who has asked that outside groups not come to Japan. UMCOR staff generally does not go into disaster areas as first responders and we are working through trusted partners who have existing networks on the ground in the affected areas. We have sent an emergency grant to church partner, United Church of Christ in Japan. They are using the funds to distribute food, clean water, clothing, and heating fuel.
Local churches are being used as distribution sites to provide basic necessities to survivors. UMCOR also sent an emergency grant to GlobalMedic, a trusted partner and first responder, to provide relief to affected survivors in the form of medical care, and access to clean drinking water, supplies, and food.
We anticipate working with our partners to direct your gifts to earthquake and tsunami survivors in Japan as needs and plans for response are identified. All grant requests go through a rigorous approval process and require a reporting of how the funds are used. It is important to us that we are good stewards of your gifts. We are always accountable for how UMCOR funds are used. Two independent charity watch groups, Charity Navigator and American Institute of Philanthropy, have affirmed UMCOR’s trustworthiness by recognizing us with the highest ratings.
Volunteers:
While our hearts may feel that we must do something besides “just” writing a check, please keep in mind John Wesley’s appeal to do no harm. The situation in Japan is not conducive to sending volunteers. It is important to allow the well-established government organizations to organize the response, particularly while they are in the crucial rescue phase.
Relief Supplies:
Many supplies are available in Japan and sending funds directly to our partners supports the local economy while ensuring that they are getting exactly what they need. A practical example was pointed out to me by a physician in Haiti, who explained that it is important to purchase medicine in the country because the directions for use will be in the native language.
An additional concern is that sending an unsolicited shipment into the disaster area runs the risk of hampering relief efforts, clogging runways, and creating an added burden to the system because there is no efficient way to distribute the shipment. Please consider your local thrift store for these kinds of thoughtful donations.
Kit Ministry:
We are fortunate that because of faithful giving throughout the year, the UMCOR depots are well stocked with health kits. Through authorized channels and a coordinated effort with the Japanese authorities, when the time is appropriate, UMCOR is prepared to send thousands of health kits to Japan in response to this emergency. Because we have a surplus of health kits our priority is keeping our depots stocked with other kits such as cleaning buckets, layette and school kits. We welcome your contributions so that we can send them where they are most needed around the world.
Continued prayers:
UMCOR is committed to standing with the people of Japan into the recovery phase. We will continue working through our church and relief partners to provide shelter, food, and clean water to survivors of this crisis. Regular updates can be found in the UMCOR Hotline and on Facebook. Please continue to hold the people of Japan in your prayers. I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of love into the world by our United Methodist Church.
Grace and peace,
The Reverend Cynthia Fierro Harvey
I thought that many of you may be interested in hearing what the United Methodist Committee On Relief is doing – following the disaster in Japan. Remember, 100% of every dollar you give to UMCOR goes directly to meet human need. You can give through Redeemer Church, if you so desire. Just mark your check or envelope for UMCOR-Japan. Or click here to give now through our website (www.dewittredeemer.org)
Pastor Rod
Below is from The Reverend Cynthia Fierro Harvey 3/21/2011
United Methodist Committee On Relief works with partners in Japan
Dear Friends,
I join you in lifting up the people of Japan in prayer during this time of crisis. We grieve with them and stand with them in solidarity. Once again, I am struck by the extravagant generosity of United Methodists who are supporting UMCOR’s efforts to bring healing and hope to Japan. We have received thousands of phone calls, emails, Facebook posts, and donations from people whose hearts are aching for the people of Japan and who are looking for meaningful ways to respond.
Many churches in our connection are collecting offerings to raise money for UMCOR. I want to share with you how we are responding on your behalf to the great needs.
UMCOR’s Response:
UMCOR is working through relief and church partners in Japan to respond and provide immediate assistance and long-term rehabilitation. With these partners, UMCOR is meeting the most basic humanitarian needs in northern Japan such as providing clean drinking water, food, cooking and eating supplies, clothing, and fuel for heating.
We are honoring the request of the Japanese government who has asked that outside groups not come to Japan. UMCOR staff generally does not go into disaster areas as first responders and we are working through trusted partners who have existing networks on the ground in the affected areas. We have sent an emergency grant to church partner, United Church of Christ in Japan. They are using the funds to distribute food, clean water, clothing, and heating fuel.
Local churches are being used as distribution sites to provide basic necessities to survivors. UMCOR also sent an emergency grant to GlobalMedic, a trusted partner and first responder, to provide relief to affected survivors in the form of medical care, and access to clean drinking water, supplies, and food.
We anticipate working with our partners to direct your gifts to earthquake and tsunami survivors in Japan as needs and plans for response are identified. All grant requests go through a rigorous approval process and require a reporting of how the funds are used. It is important to us that we are good stewards of your gifts. We are always accountable for how UMCOR funds are used. Two independent charity watch groups, Charity Navigator and American Institute of Philanthropy, have affirmed UMCOR’s trustworthiness by recognizing us with the highest ratings.
Volunteers:
While our hearts may feel that we must do something besides “just” writing a check, please keep in mind John Wesley’s appeal to do no harm. The situation in Japan is not conducive to sending volunteers. It is important to allow the well-established government organizations to organize the response, particularly while they are in the crucial rescue phase.
Relief Supplies:
Many supplies are available in Japan and sending funds directly to our partners supports the local economy while ensuring that they are getting exactly what they need. A practical example was pointed out to me by a physician in Haiti, who explained that it is important to purchase medicine in the country because the directions for use will be in the native language.
An additional concern is that sending an unsolicited shipment into the disaster area runs the risk of hampering relief efforts, clogging runways, and creating an added burden to the system because there is no efficient way to distribute the shipment. Please consider your local thrift store for these kinds of thoughtful donations.
Kit Ministry:
We are fortunate that because of faithful giving throughout the year, the UMCOR depots are well stocked with health kits. Through authorized channels and a coordinated effort with the Japanese authorities, when the time is appropriate, UMCOR is prepared to send thousands of health kits to Japan in response to this emergency. Because we have a surplus of health kits our priority is keeping our depots stocked with other kits such as cleaning buckets, layette and school kits. We welcome your contributions so that we can send them where they are most needed around the world.
Continued prayers:
UMCOR is committed to standing with the people of Japan into the recovery phase. We will continue working through our church and relief partners to provide shelter, food, and clean water to survivors of this crisis. Regular updates can be found in the UMCOR Hotline and on Facebook. Please continue to hold the people of Japan in your prayers. I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of love into the world by our United Methodist Church.
Grace and peace,
The Reverend Cynthia Fierro Harvey
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