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March 2005 |
UMCOR receives $15 million for tsunami aid
By Elliott Wright
NEW YORK (UMNS) - A total of $15 million has been contributed to the United Methodist Committee on Relief for post-tsunami recovery work in the Indian Ocean region.
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"We are extremely pleased, but we are not surprised." - Roland Fernandes |
"We are extremely pleased, but we are not surprised," said Roland Fernandes, treasurer of the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries, which is UMCOR's parent organization. "United Methodists are known for their generosity in times of great human distress."
On Dec. 26, massive tidal waves, set off by an underwater earthquake, devastated large land areas around the Indian Ocean. The nations of Sri Lanka and Indonesia were hit hardest. Contributions began arriving at UMCOR the next day and have not stopped.
The $15 million figure, as of Feb. 23, includes donations from all sources including: credit cards, checks sent directly to the agency and money channeled through annual conferences of the denomination.
To date, the North Indiana Conference has received $289,000 for tsunami relief and another $13,000 towards the rebuilding of the Methodist church at Banda Aceh. To date, the South Indiana Conference has received $364,110 for tsunami relief and another $17,001 towards the rebuilding of Methodist church at Banda Aceh, Indonesia.
Fernandes said the tabulation of tsunami gifts has slowed by the necessity of keeping that money separate from funds contributed to UMCOR's many other projects.
Contributions for tsunami relief and rehabilitation can be made in a variety of ways. Gifts may be placed in the offering plate of any United Methodist church or sent to UMCOR at 475 Riverside Drive, Room 330, New York, NY 10115. Designate the contribution for "Advance #274305, South Asia Emergency."
For credit-card donations, call 800-554-8583 or log on to MethodistRelief.org, which uses a secure server.
Last updated on 25 Apr 2008