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United Methodists are stepping up to the challenge and ministering to many people who are in crisis. Approximately 56 United Methodist churches in Mississippi and Louisiana alone are acting as shelters for displaced people and relief workers. Dozens more churches are supporting local shelters by providing food, transportation, Internet and phone usage, as well as meeting other needs.

Out of this seemingly bleak situation comes a gift of hope. The children at Reeves UMC pooled their resources for a gift of $20 to help children in Louisiana. Gilbert was asked to carry this gift back to the US enfolded by a church bulletin with these words written on the front: “Donation of US $20 from the children of Reeves Memorial United Methodist Church to the children of Louisiana, USA, in solidarity with their plight in the wake of the destruction of Hurricane Katrina.”

In addition to this heartfelt gift from Reeves UMC, the Liberian Annual Conference sent $500 to support UMCOR’s hurricane relief efforts. Their gifts, like yours, will go 100% to hurricane relief. Please give generously to UMCOR Advance #982523, Hurricanes 2005, Global. Write “Hurricane Katrina” to designate your gift specifically to those affected by this storm.

This is just one of UMCOR Georgia’s programs that bring better health to thousands of Georgians. You can support this important work through your generous gifts to UMCOR Advance #250305, Georgia Emergency.