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Tsunami Video Released; Relief Efforts Continue
NCM Update #9 on Tidal Wave Disaster Relief
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On the island of Nias, located about 100 miles off the coast of Sumatra,
there is a village called Orahili Badalu. It is here that the Church
of the Nazarene has focused the tsunami relief efforts in Indonesia.
Due to the poor road conditions, all aid has to be hand-carried for
the last two miles of the journey. Nazarenes have delivered rice,
noodles, eggs, vegetables, tea, and basic utensils to the villagers.
In fact, the villagers have assisted in the efforts by walking the
two miles out to meet church volunteers to help carry supplies in.
You won’t find refugee tents in Orahili Badalu, because local
people who still have their homes have taken in their neighbors. There
is a spirit of cooperativeness that has streamlined relief efforts.
A local youth organization is running a kitchen camp to see that everyone
gets something to eat. The Church of the Nazarene has partnered with
sisters from the Order of Mother Teresa and have been offering medical
aid to tsunami victims in this coastal village. Warren Neal, a missionary
and a nurse by profession, has been spearheading these medical efforts
in the Sirombu district.
The next step in Nias is rehabilitation and development. The Church
of the Nazarene is able to assist in restoring livelihoods to farmers
and fishermen with tools, seedlings, and nylon ropes for nets. As
well, school equipment will be provided as the schools are rebuilt.
“Just weeks before the tsunami struck,” shared World
Mission Director Louie Bustle, “We had a graduate of Indonesia
Nazarene Theological College move to Nias to plant a Nazarene church.
This crisis has opened a unique window of opportunity to show the
people that Nazarenes genuinely care about people, physically, emotionally,
and spiritually. We appreciate your continued prayers and support
for the long process of restoration ahead.”
NCM has just released a 3.5-minute video of the tsunami relief work.
It can be viewed at our website at http://www.ncm.org/news_tsunami.aspx#.
Persons and churches wishing to make a donation for relief efforts
can mark their checks “Tsunami Relief ACM1762.”
 On-line
using VISA or MasterCard- OR In the US, make checks payable to: General Treasurer
- and mail to:
General Treasurer
6401 The Paseo
Kansas City, MO 64131
- In Canada, make checks payable to: Church of the Nazarene
- and mail to:
Church of the Nazarene Canada
20 Regan Road, Unit 9
Brampton, Ontario L7A 1C3
All donations remitted through NCM and the General Treasurers Office
will receive 10% Mission Special credit if the local church is identified.
NCM is the liaison between the pressing needs of the world and the
individuals that are committed to making a difference. We understand
that you may not be able to respond to every need. However, we want
to keep you informed of the opportunities for your involvement in
projects such as this. Every project deserves your individual consideration.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 18, 2005
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