Posts Categorized: Disaster Response

Prayers for the people of Japan and the Pacific Rim

Please pray for the people of Japan and the entire Pacific Rim following today’s devastating earthquake and tsunami. For those wishing to give toward relief efforts, watch for the response from Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.

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Reflections on New Zealand

Pam Tankersley of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa/New Zealand spoke at the Ecumenical Women’s worship service on March 1. She reflected on the earthquake that struck her country – of the loss of human life – the injuries – the…

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From the United Nations News Centre, 27 October 2010

Here are some headlines from the United Nations News Centre: UN chief mourns passing of former Argentine leador Nestor Kirchner Tensions highlight need for Lebanese parties to put national interests first – Ban UN helps Indonesian authorities assess needs after…

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‘Coming home’ five years after Katrina struck

NBC special on August 29Watch a preview For many Americans, August 29 marks an anniversary that has scarred both bodies and souls. That was the day, five years ago, when Hurricane Katrina made a direct assault on New Orleans, Mississippi…

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Pakistan floods

Floods have devastated Pakistan. As of August 15, some 1,500 people have been killed. Up to 20 million have lost their homes. Give to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance’s disaster relief fundUse a bulletin insert from Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Pray: Gracious God,…

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A prayer for Haiti

Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on us. Open our eyes that we may see you in the people that we meet and in the creation that you have made. Open our ears that we may hear you in…

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A prayer in the aftermath of the Gulf oil spill

God of creation and redemption, we pray for your healing powers upon your earth. As we have failed to be good stewards of creation, save your seas from the pollution of the oil spill. Protect the animals and marshlands from…

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