The UMCOR Hotline for June 19, 2013
NEWS: Kemper Opens UMCOR’s Annual Meeting,
PRAYER: Refugees and Disaster Survivors,
UMCOR OPENINGS: Head of Mission, Haiti,
MEDIA: Relief Supplies,
RESOURCE: Five things you can do to help OK tornado Survivors
Experiencing Community and Faith in Sierra Leone
Ted Warnock, a GM missionary serving UMCOR, shares about an interfaith community in Bo, Sierra Leone who lost their limbs during the war.
Truckload of Supplies for UMCOR
Yellowstone Conference responds to call for cleaning buckets and supplies.
Sudan: Meeting New Needs in Darfur
UMCOR works to build new emergency shelter units for influx of displaced families in El Neem camp.
Transitioning of UMVIM Insurance
The Mission Volunteers office transitions accident insurance to designated jurisdictional offices to serve UMVIM groups and individuals.
Methodists Among Church Groups Aiding in Tornado Recovery
After a deadly tornado in Granbury last month, UMCOR is helping restore homes and faith in the Texas town.
The UMCOR Hotline for June 12, 2013
NEWS: Relief from Conflict in DR Congo
PRAYER: Tornado, Flood Survivors in US
UMCOR OPENINGS: Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Coordinator, UMCOR Haiti
MEDIA: Relief Kits Needed
RESOURCE: World Refugee Day is June 20
Undocumented Citizens 'Invisible' After Disasters
In the wake of disaster, persons without legal status are among the most vulnerable.
Myanmar: Helping Landmine Survivors
UMCOR, through partner Clear Path International (CPI), is ramping up its support to aid landmine survivors in Myanmar.
United Methodists reach out in Europe floods
UMCOR stands ready to assist after extensive flooding in Europe.
Preparing for Recovery in Oklahoma
After assessing Oklahoma tornado damage, UMCOR will focus on case management and establishing two recovery centers to provide rebuilding assistance.
Case Managers Learn to Partner with People
Catherine Earl, UMCOR’s Disaster Response executive, urges case managers to treat Hurricane Sandy survivors as people.
Just Save One: How to Help the AIDS Fund
More than 34 million people are living with HIV and AIDS, but each financial contribution can turn to medicine and hope for those affected with the virus.
The UMCOR Hotline for June 5, 2013
NEWS: Support for Refugee Learners
PRAYER: UMCOR Field Offices
UMCOR OPENINGS: Program Manager, New York City
MEDIA: Relief Kits Needed
RESOURCES: Tornado Relief Church Bulletin Insert
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene for Haitian Children
UMCOR Haiti improves sanitation at five Port-au-Prince schools using rainwater-harvesting systems.
Native Americans Conference Responds to Tornado Damage
The Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference brings relief to tornado-affected communities including Native American tribal families.
Relief-Supply Network Needs Your Help
Emergencies in the US and overseas create urgent demand for relief kits.
United Methodist Pastor Selected to Lead Denomination’s International Disaster Response
The Reverend Jack Amick of the Detroit Annual Conference has been hired to lead the church’s international disaster response efforts through UMCOR beginning July 1.
UMCOR Executive Visits Oklahoma
Greg Forrester, UMCOR’s top disaster response executive for the US, goes to Oklahoma to meet with church officials on tornado recovery.
Heifer International: Not a handout but a ‘hand up’
Paul Black writes about how and why Jerome UMC in Springfield, Illinois supports Heifer International through The Advance.