This prayer request is from Tim Maguire, one of GCI’s Missions Directors serving in Africa.
Please pray for our members and other people in Mozambique and Malawi who have been devastated by recent floods as the result of torrential rains. The flooding has destroyed homes and crops. I have been in contact with our leaders in Mozambique, but they do not have much information other than to say that “it is very bad” there. Many areas are without means of communication. More details are available by following these links:
- http://edition.cnn.com/2015/01/17/africa/malawi-flooding/
- http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/SA-troops-helping-flood-hit-Mozambique-20150118
Here is a note from the GCI Treasurer’s Office:
Probably the best way to assist members suffering in disasters like these in Africa is to donate to the GCI Disaster Relief Fund, which provides members in disaster areas with emergency needs for food, water, medicine, clothing, temporary housing, home and/or church hall repairs, temporary local pastoral salary expenses, etc. Monies donated to the Fund that are not immediately needed remain in the Fund to be allocated in future disasters. Congregations can donate to the Fund by having their treasurer set up a one time or monthly donation using the GCI online system (http://online.gci.org—log in and select “Church Giving” under the “Treasurer” tab at left). A congregation or individual may donate to the Fund by check made payable to Grace Communion International, indicating on the memo line that it is for the GCI Disaster Relief Fund. Send checks to:
GCI Disaster Relief Fund
Grace Communion International
P.O Box 5005
Glendora, CA 91740-0730
