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NEWS: Philippines: Super Typhoon Haiyan
This week the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) approved a grant to provide emergency food, water, and water purification tablets to 7,500 people (about 1,500 families) in Tacloban City, Leyte Province, which was devastated by Super Typhoon Haiyan when it barreled across the Philippines on November 8.
Tacloban suffered the greatest casualties, although estimates remain inconclusive at this time. At least 670,000 people across the country were displaced by the storm.
In the coming days, UMCOR will conduct needs assessments and will plan additional assistance, including material aid through the UMCOR Relief-Supply Network.
To support relief and recovery in the Philippines in the wake of Super Typhoon Haiyan, please give to. International Disaster Response, Advance #982450
PRAYERS: Staff and Volunteers in The Philippines
Please pray for the Rev. Jack Amick, UMCOR’s assistant general secretary for International Disaster Response, as he travels to the Philippines this week and meets with UMCOR Philippines Head of Mission Ciony Eduarte to evaluate needs, next steps, and long-term strategies. Also pray for the strength UMCOR Philippines staff and volunteers as they work to prepare and package food for distribution to survivors.
CAREERS: UMCOR and Global Ministries
The General Board of Global Ministries and UMCOR have positions open across multiple units, sectors, and countries. Visit the Careers webpage to learn more.
RESOURCE: Support Typhoon Haiyan Relief
Typhoon Haiyan caused extensive damage, destroying about 41,000 homes, displacing at least 670,000 people, and affecting a total of 11.3 million people. United Methodists are encouraged to download and share this church bulletin insert to support UMCOR’s emergency relief efforts in the Philippines.
MEDIA: Super Typhoon Haiyan
Super Typhoon Haiyan, perhaps the strongest storm ever, plowed across the Philippines on November 8. Watch and share this video on Sundays, as you prayerfully consider how you or your church can support UMCOR’s response in the Philippines.
