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The following are items requested from the Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Heavy plastic sheeting Utility knives Step ladders and 8-foot ladders Extension ladders Button nails (plastic head nails) 2- or 3-gallon garden sprayers Bleach Please deliver the items to the MERCI Center ( DIRECTIONS ) or to your District Drop-off point. (Please call your drop-off contact person point to see if they can handle the larger items.)There is an immediate need for relief funds in the Mississippi Annual Conference. We in the North Carolina Conference are reaching out to our brothers and sisters in the Mississippi Annual Conference.
Bishop Hope Morgan Ward, who served as a pastor here in North Carolina for 24 years, extends her deepest gratitude: "Mike and I have been overwhelmed by the loving care extended by the NC Conference toward our United Methodist friends in Mississippi. Thank you for every contact and offer of assistance. You are a means of grace to the 180,000 United Methodist people in 1160 congregations here."
Please give generously to the Mississippi Annual Conference - Katrina Relief Fund. Your tax-deductible gift may be placed in United Methodist church offering plates or sent directly through the Conference treasurer. Either way, 100% of your gift will go toward relief efforts in the Mississippi Annual Conference. If you are sending it direct, please note your church and district on your check or gift.
MAC - Katrina Relief, Advance #S00157 NC Conference/Raleigh Area PO Box 60053, Charlotte, NC 28260 |