Operation HELPING OUR NEIGHBOR

Dear All,

We have continued to watch the unfolding story of recovery from Irma this week.  The stories of suffering, as well as hope, give pause to our everyday lives.  Many are asking — What can I (we) do to help those in need?  How much does my little bit help someone else?

That is where HELPING OUR NEIGHBORS begins.  I am asking each church in our district to join in the relief efforts that are now underway by simply collecting everyday necessities that some are without.  Where our efforts and items will end up we do not know.  So beginning this Sunday I am asking you to begin asking your faith communities to share what they can.  Here is a list compiled by our Conference Disaster coordinators.

• Unopened bottle water- in any size

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• Prepackaged unperishable food items

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• Unopened snacks that do not require refrigeration (single or multi pack)

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• Batteries

• Bread- If being delivered immediately

• Disposable Plates

• Disposable Cups

• Hand wipes

• Hand sanitizer

• Diapers (both infant and adult)

• Baby wipes

• Baby food

• Bug spray

• Sunscreen

• Gallon Ziploc bags

• Black contractors trash bags

• Basic First Aid Kits

• Tarps

Gathered items may be dropped off at the following collection sites around our district:

*Tallahassee Heights UMC

*First UMC High Springs

*Wesley Memorial UMC, Lake City

*First UMC Madison

*First UMC Perry

*Trinity UMC Gainesville

ALSO - your cash contributions help immensely. 100% of either choice is used for direct aid.

FLORIDA FUND - https://goo.gl/fidKLV

This fund is for churches (the online giving is only for individuals) or individuals who want to contribute specifically to help other churches or clergy within the Florida Conference.

UMCOR - goo.gl/04qXyb

To register for sending work teams call 855-CAT-FUMC

Thank you for what you will do for the Kingdom through your goods and gifts!

I love serving as Superintendent of the North Best District,

Durwood

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District Superintendent Rev. Durwood O. Foshee III

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