A major earthquake measuring 7.0 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Haiti Tuesday, January 12, 2010. As many as 3 million people have been affected and thousands are suspected to have died. General Superintendent J.K. Warrick has sent out a call for help saying: “I plead with [Nazarenes] to respond with prayers, financial gifts, and other types of assistance as may be appropriate.”
The Church of the Nazarene is exploring all avenues to assist in relief including plans to provide medical attention, food, and shelter as well as other material support. Nazarene Compassionate Ministries in the Caribbean is working with several groups who specialize in medicine and disaster response to provide immediate relief. For important updates and additional information, visit http://www.ncm.org/HaitiEarthquake. Join the relief effort today! Make checks payable to General Treasurer and send them to: Global Treasury ServicesChurch of the NazareneP.O. Box 843116Kansas City, MO 64184-3116 * Be sure to put ACM1204 in the Memo area.