UMNS Daily Digest - March 24, 2011 (Japan, UMCOR, One Great Hour of Sharing, Commission on the Statu

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                          Thursday, March 24, 2011
                  [5]Church groups network for Japan relief
                      [6]Giving to those who give relief
                            [7]Ways to help Japan
                  [8]Japan center to resume training program
                [9]Agency recognized for work on sexual ethics


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 “Fortunately, relief efforts are getting under way in earnest, but so many
 people are missing, including friends of ours. Everyone in the country has
   been deeply affected by this.” — The Rev. Paul Shew, chaplain at Aoyama
                        Gakuin University in Tokyo.


Church groups network for Japan relief

   TOKYO (UMNS) — Both inside and outside Japan, church-related organizations
   are beginning to network together to respond to survivors of the March 11
   earthquake and tsunami. Meanwhile, the radiation threat continues as workers
   try to repair damage to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. UMCOR has
   received $600,000 in donations for the emergency as of March 21.

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Giving to those who give relief

   NORTH CANTON, Ohio (UMNS) — At the United Methodist Committee on
   Relief, every contribution designated for Japan or other disaster areas goes
   toward people there who need help. This is possible because of the One Great
   Hour of Sharing, an annual offering across The United Methodist Church that
   covers the overhead expenses of UMCOR, Brian Scheetz points out in a
   commentary. Sheetz is executive director of the East Ohio United Methodist
   Foundation, North Canton, Ohio.

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Ways to help Japan

   NEW YORK (UMNS) — As Japan confronts a crisis with its water and food
   supplies, churches and individuals might feel compelled to send material
   aid. However, relief officials urge that donations be made instead. Sending
   supplies can actually hamper the relief effort, while monetary donations can
   be used most effectively by agencies on the ground to provide people with
   the help they need.

   Donations can be made to the [18]United Methodist Committee on Relief. UMCOR
   will use 100 percent of the donation for Japan relief.

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   Now and [21]GlobalMedic.


Japan center to resume training program

   NEW YORK (GBGM) — Despite extensive earthquake damage, a rural mission
   training center in Japan plans to welcome its new class as soon as possible,
   perhaps only a month late. The Asian Rural Institute at Nasushiobara
   expected its 2011 term to open as usual in early April — until structural
   damage by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami was compounded by the threat
   of radiation. Now May 2 is the new start date. The ecumenical institute is a
   long-time United Methodist mission partner.

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Agency recognized for work on sexual ethics

   CHICAGO (UMNS) — The United Methodist Commission on the Status and Role of
   Women will be honored for its work on sexual ethics. The Religious
   Institute, a multifaith organization dedicated to advocating for sexual
   health, education and justice, will recognize the general agency at its 10th
   anniversary celebration March 31 at Union Theological Seminary in New York.



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