A call from UMCOR....

How has your week been thus far?  Is the temperature where  you are warmer than usual for this time of year?  We are having temperatures about ten degrees higher than average for us here.

Last week, our church sent word of a call from UMCOR.  The United Methodist Committee on Relief is always ready to respond to disasters.  Last week's storms brought about some special needs.  Because of the great number of people affected, there was a need for additional Health Kits. 

The supplies that go into this kit are simple:  a washcloth, a hand towel not a kitchen towel), six band-aids (usual size), a comb (not pocket, longer than 8 inches), nail clippers or file (not toenail clippers), bath soap (not Ivory), an adult-size toothbrush, and $1.00 for purchasing toothpaste.  These items were packed into a resealable, one-gallon size plastic bag. 

This one is ready to go!

Monetary donations that are made directly to UMCOR go 100% to the disaster relief noted on the donation.  There are no administrative costs taken from those funds.  The administrative costs are covered by a special offering - One Great Hour of Sharing - customarily taken on the fourth Sunday of Lent.  

Oh - the results of the request from our church for Health Kits?  There were 187 taken to the District Office this week!

Thank you for reading.  I really appreciate your comments.