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To CCA Member Churches and Council in the Philippines22 December 2012 To CCA Member Churches and Council in the Philippines Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, It is with so much pain and sadness that we remember you all at this difficult time in your country. Indeed we are overwhelmed by the magnitude of the disaster and how within days villages, cities and communities get wiped out and many people lost their lives and properties. On our knees we offered prayers of supplications and solidarity for the Filipino people, especially for those who lost their families and friends and were badly affected by the destruction caused by typhoon Washi. We are moved to hear from the Rev. Fr. Rex Reyes Jr., the General Secretary of the National Council of Churches, that the churches in the Philippines began its relief operation in Northern Mindanao. In his letter last night, December 21, he said, “as of today, Php 0.5M has been released through three lead church-based NCCP partners in the region. The NCCP Program Secretary in charge of our relief operation will travel to Mindanao shortly to help set-up the mechanism and to get the comprehensive assessment of our partners. We have chosen as targets the most vulnerable areas in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities pending the fuller report. By most vulnerable, we mean those communities which are remotest from the economic centers and will most likely have the most difficult process for recovery. This means mostly the farmers, indigenous peoples and other marginalized sectors. The NCCP will also gird for the long-term rehabilitation in so far as it is capable of generating support.” As a token of solidarity CCA shares a small amount to help with the relief work of NCC Philippines, accompanied by continued prayers for energy and joy for those kind helping hands in the service. My dear sisters and brothers, CCA member churches and councils and ecumenical partners, let us uphold the churches and people in the Philippines in our prayers. You may want to send your letters of solidarity and support to the Philippines through the General Sectretary of the NCCP, Rev. Reyes in this email address: "Rex R.B. Reyes Jr." May I take this opportunity to appeal to all CCA member churches and councils to support and donate to the CCA Emergency Fund. This fund is intended to respond in the quickest way to emergency needs that may arise. This is also our way of expressing our Unity in Christ as we show solidarity and care for each other in times of calamities. You can send your support to CCA account with the following details: Hang Seng Bank Hankow Road Branch 4 Hankow Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong Account number: 295-4-709594 (Multi Currencies A/C) Swift Code: HASEHKHH If you need further information please do not hesitate to contact us. As we celebrate Christmas let us pray that the light of Christ will overcome the dark experiences of many people especially our sisters and brothers in north Mindanao. May the peace of God, which is far beyond human understanding, will keep their hearts and minds safe in union with Christ Jesus. With love and prayers, Henriette Hutabarat Lebang General Secretary cc. CCA Member Churches and Councils Officers, Members of General Committee and Program Area Committees Ecumenical Partners posted by cbs on Friday, December 23, 2011 |
