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Page 12 Southern Pennsylvania District

Disaster Relief Projects

Once again hammers are ringing and saws are whirring on disaster relief
projects around the country. If your congregation is getting into the action, sup-
port is available through the District Witness Commission.

• Up to $200 per person (up to ten people) for Church of the Brethren spon-
sored projects.

• Up to $100 per person (up to ten people) for non-Brethren projects.

The funds have come to us by a generous donation from the Disaster Relief Auc-
tion. If you would like to know more, call or email Witness Commission chair Chris

Elliott at 717-262-3154 or cwelliott56@gmail.com.

Continue to pray for the developing
Church of the Brethren in the Great Lakes region of
Africa. As we seek God's will in discerning the best
means of support – finances, teaching missions, work
camps – it is prayer that
is needed most. There are hindrances to followers of Christ in every culture
and context, so the African churches are not unique in that regard. But being
aware of the special challenges they face can help us pray more specifically.
The poverty of many families is very debilitating. Those among us who
have been unemployed might feel great empathy for them. Parents unable to
feed, clothe and educate their children are especially vulnerable to
discouragement. A very large majority of women have been sexually
traumatized. Many more have witnessed or experienced extreme violence.
Pray for the leadership as they develop trauma healing seminars, sewing
programs, small business micro-loans, and so forth. Support can be channeled
through the Global Food Crisis Fund and Global Mission and Service of the
Church of the Brethren.
If your congregation or organization would be interested in a
presentation of the trip to the Great Lakes Africa churches, call or email Chris
Elliott (717-262-3154 or cwelliott56@gmail.com).