Tangible Love Looks Like Something!


Tangible love looks like something. We are the light of the world and we have been prepared for such a time as this.


For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. (Eph 2:10)


Today we have the privilege of putting action to our words as we tangibly express the love of Jesus to those in devastating situations. There are 3 major emergency situations that we feel led to support.             

  1. Northern California Fire Relief
  2. Haiti Earthquake Relief
  3. Afghanistan Refugee Relief


These are ways you can help with each specific situation:

 

CA Fire Relief


  • Child & Adult masks (cloth; washable)
  • Gift Cards - $50 increments (Visa/Mastercard, Walmart, Kohls,)
  • Bring next Sunday or drop off to our Admin office
  • You may also designate a gift amount to St. Paul's and we will purchase the gift cards for you
  • Amazon Wish List – Plumas Crisis Intervention & Resource Center – Purchases shipped to Quincy and distributed to those affected by the fire. Donate here



Haiti Earthquake Relief


  • HERO Client Rescue – 24/7 Emergency Response service of emergency doctors, paramedics, nurses and medical flight crews actively working the areas hardest hit by the earthquake right now. Donate here
  • Hope for Haiti – Located on Haiti’s southern peninsula, this organization was one of the first to begin rendering wound care through their local infirmary and is also playing an integral role in providing clean water to the hardest hit communities. Donate here



Afghanistan Refugee Relief


  • Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services – Leading the effort for Afghan refugee resettlement. Donation provides food, housing assistance, clothing, and other basic needs Afghan refugees as they await official services available to them.  Donate here
  • Women for Women International – Afghan women continue to be the target of violent oppression as the crisis escalates. They provide shelter, protection, skills, knowledge, and resources that create sustainable change for women and their families in Afghanistan. Donate here


Things you can do right now


  • Ask the Lord how you can intentionally help those affected by these disasters and become a representation of His love, hope and peace to those who are in desperate places
  • Do what He leads you to do
  • Share with family and friends and encourage them to participate as well
  • Continue to Pray for everyone in these extremely difficult situations