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> Haiti earthquake appeal

The United Church of Christ has launched an emergency appeal for Haiti
after a major earthquake struck the country. Thousands of people are
feared dead and countless have been left homeless.

Donate Now to Provide Emergency Relief In Haiti

The United Church of Christ has launched an emergency appeal for Haiti
after a major earthquake struck the country. Thousands of people are
feared dead and countless have been left homeless.

The quake, measuring 7.0 on the Richter Scale, struck 10 miles
southwest of the capital just before 5pm local time yesterday, January 12.

It is still too early to know the full extent of the damage, but One
Great Hour of Sharing is expecting very high loss of life, widespread
destruction of homes, schools and other buildings, and major damage to
key water, electricity and road systems.

Global Ministries personnel, Kim, Patrick and Solomon Bentrott have
reported in that they are safe.

One Great Hour of Sharing funds are being rushed to our Haitian
partners to support their initial emergency response.  As damage
assessments are made and plans for relief, recovery and rehabilitation
are developed, additional support will be shared.  The need is massive.

> How You Can Help:

1.  Pray for the people of Haiti their leaders and emergency and
humanitarian aid workers.

2.  Please help the people of Haiti by sending gifts payable to your
congregation marked for "OGHS ? Haiti Earthquake Relief" with the
request they be sent through your Conference office on to Wider Church
Ministries.

> OR

Send gifts, made out to Wider Church Ministries and marked in the memo
portion "OGHS ? Haiti Earthquake Relief" to Wider Church Ministries;
700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115.

> OR

Make a secure online donation to the OGHS International Disaster Relief fund .