Page 9 - 2022 December Newsletter

Page 9 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,
support is available through the District Witness Commission.

• Up to $200 per person (up to ten people) for Church of the Brethren
sponsored 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
Auction. If you would like to know more, call or email Witness Commission

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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).