Haiti Earthquake
Millions of people have been affected by the Jan. 12 earthquake that hit the capital of Haiti, Port-au-Prince. With many of the established sources of safety and security demolished - churches, schools, hospitals, and government buildings - survivors are searching for signs of hope and help. What can we do? As God's people we are called to stand in the "GAP" - Give, Act, Pray.
Give. Financial gifts are urgently needed to bring relief and continued hope for the people of Haiti.
- Use the pew envelopes to make a contribution during worship. Be sure to note that the offering is for Haiti.
- Give online - PDA project number DR000064.
- Phone 800-872-3283 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. (EST).
- Mail a check to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, P.O. Box 643700, Pittsburgh PA 15264-3700.
Act.
- Stay informed. For updates on the earthquake and the church's response, please visit the PDA site.
- Make Gift of the Heart hygiene kits and baby kits. Outreach will box and mail kits received at the church by Feb. 14. A collection box is located by the Outreach board in the atrium. Hygiene Kit instructions Baby Kit instructions
Pray. Please pray for all those affected.
Sadiq Medical Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic
The annual Sadiq Medical Mission team is led by Westwood's Dr. Suleman Sadiq and his wife, Grace Sadiq, RN. Approximately 60 volunteers -- medical professionals and general helpers from all over the U.S. and Canada -- work in a medical clinic in poverty stricken areas of the Dominican Republic; part of the group also performs surgeries in a local hospital. All patients hear the Good News of Jesus Christ in addition to medical care. Both bodies and souls are healed on this trip.
The trip is open to anyone willing to share Jesus' love with others. No medical experience is needed. Volunteers are also needed to pray for the trip, provide financial support, sew cloth bags for patient medications, paste Spanish health messages on used greeting cards, and help pack tubs of supplies. Donations of small bars of soap, toothpaste, matchbox cars, small dolls and hair barrettes are always needed.
Next Sadiq Medical Mission Trip: March 2010
Contact: Grace Sadiq
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Mission Aviation Fellowship - The Birkemo Family
Westwood helps to sponsor Nate and Terra Birkemo (and daughter Grace!), who serve Jesus through the MAF in the West Democratic Republic of the Congo. Nate is a pilot and helps fly personnel, medical supplies, mosquito nets, patients needing surgery - whatever is needed - in and out of remote locations. Updates on the Birkemo family and their work in the West D.R.C. are posted on the Outreach bulletin board in the Westwood atrium. Prayer is always needed. Visit the MAF website to discover other ways you can support this ministry.
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