Around the globe at almost any point in time, people are suffering the effects of manmade and natural disasters. Hurricanes, tsunamis, tornados, floods, fires, famine, and pandemic disease have wracked our world with devastating loss of life, destruction of property, and alteration of lifestyle for millions of people. Into this world of pain and destruction, we are called to express Christ's love through compassion and giving that break down barriers and allow us to embrace the world's broken and lost. We are called to take the message of "Jesus . . . the Hope" through compassionate evangelism.

The Board of General Superintendents encourages our people to make donations through Nazarene Compassionate Ministries to send much-needed aid to suffering portions of our world. Currently disaster relief is sought for victims of:

    •  Asia-Pacific Disaster Relief

Two earthquakes, a tsunami, two typhoons, and  landslides have claimed more than 1,000 lives and affected millions in the  Samoan Islands, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Send relief  funds marked "Asia-Pacific  Disaster Relief" ACM1200.

    •  Haiti Relief

Funds are needed to continue assistance with recovery from the  devastation caused by the multiple hurricanes that hit during this past  hurricane season. Send funds marked “Global Disaster Relief” NCMPR0109  (Haiti).

    •  Child Sponsorship

Children and families are supported through poverty, hunger, and all manner of disasters. Multiple programs are available. Visit Child Sponsorhip. Send funds marked "Child Sponsorship" ACM1013.

For a more  complete listing of needs worldwide, visit Nazarene Compassionate Ministries.

Checks should be made to Global Treasury Services, P. O. Box  843116, Kansas City, MO 64184, and marked for the particular relief project for which funds are being donated. Contributions in Canada should be made payable to Church of the Nazarene, 20 Regan Road, Unit 9, Brampton, Ontario L7A 1C3. All donations remitted through the General Treasurer's Office will receive 10% Mission Special Credit if the local church is identified.

Complete information and regular updates are available online at www.ncm.org. Immediate donations may also be made there.

Board of General Superintendents