PC(USA) Disaster Assistance Update on Dean in Mexico

In the middle of this entry is a link to give to the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance program for recovery in Mexico. Since Northminster Presbyterian empesises one large offering for disaster assistance at the One Great Hour of Sharing, we will not be having a special offering at this time.

This came to me because I am subscribed to the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Rapid Information Network email list of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
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Hurricane Dean - Mexico

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has just heard from the leadership of the National Presbyterian Church of Mexico and learned that have been in touch with the Presbyteries in the area impacted by Hurricane Dean. The presbyteries include the Caribe, Peninsular, Juan Knox, and Eben Ezer de Campeche.



Most affected by the hurricane were the poor communities. Most of these homes in these communities were of simple wood and mud construction. These communities subsist on agriculture and have lost much of their harvest.



The National Presbyterian Church of Mexico is providing the affected communities with zinc sheeting and building materials to assist homeowners in rebuilding their homes, and with agricultural support for replanting crops.



PDA will be providing support to the church as they prepare a plan and budget for the response and will continue to update as this process moves along. Gifts may be designated to Mexico - DR000014. Please click here to give.



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Volunteer Work Teams – U.S. Midwest

There have been numerous calls asking if volunteers will be needed to help with clean-up and rebuilding efforts related to the Midwest floods. Currently, several members of the PDA National Response Team are working with the affected presbyteries and one area being addressed is the use of volunteers.



Although specific volunteer opportunities have not been identified at this time, we are asking interested work team leaders to register their teams online at

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Should volunteer opportunities be identified, team leaders will be notified with details of work that needs to be done, accommodations available, and other information to help the team make an informed decision.



All teams that register will be contacted within a two-week period.