Messages
Flooding in Middle Tennessee
Click here for a message from Rob Moreland, PDA re: FEMA (17 June 2010)
Click here for: How do I apply for disaster assistance from FEMA?
Click here for a message from Presbytery Exec Phil Leftwich. (11 May 2010)
Click here for tips on salvaging flood and water damaged photos and water damaged textiles.
PDA host site information:
- Westminster Presbyterian Church, Nashville is a host site. If you are interested in organizing a work team, contact them at wpcfloodrelief@gmail.com
- Hands on Nashville (HON) is working with 2-1-1, Tennessee’s community services help line. Check HON’s calendar for daily opportunities at http://www.hon.org
- Second Harvest Food Bank needs food donations to supplement the Emergency Food Box and Community Food Partner. Most needed items include peanut butter, cereal, crackers, canned meat, vegetables, fruit, and soup. Donations can be dropped off at Kroger stores throughout Middle Tennessee. For more information, go to www.secondharvestmidtn.org
- The Community Resource Center is accepting donations of necessities and new clothing for flood victims. The donation drop off center is located at 911 Division Street, Nashville 37203. For more information, go to www.crcnashville.org/floodrelief.aspx
To make donations:
The PDA number for designated giving is #DR000015. Donation may be sent to PDA, 100 Witherspoon St., Louisville,KY 40202.
The Presbytery of Middle Tennessee is also accepting donations for flood relief. Please send gifts to the presbytery, 318 Seaboard Lane, Ste. 205, Franklin, Tenn. 37067 with “flood relief” written in the memo line.
Glut of preachers struggle to find jobs
The Tennessean (6 June 2010)
By the time she graduated from Vanderbilt Divinity School in May 2009, the Rev. Kara Hildebrandt could translate a passage from the Greek New Testament with relative ease, write a sermon like a pro and pass her ordination exams with flying colors. Read more here . . .
The Presbyterian Voice
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2010-2011 Presbyterian Planning Calendars
Planning calendars are $6 each (plus additional .25 each for shipping.)
To order, email Barbara Howell with your name, the name of your church, phone number, and the number you want to order.
Planning calendars are available at the Presbytery office.
General Assembly Mission Council renews support of Deep and Wide initiative
Click here for more information.
Haiti Response
PDA continues to respond in Haiti. The response in Haiti is still in the relatively early phase of emergency relief. The most effective way to respond is through financial support. PDA is not requesting material aid, other than the preparation of Gift of the Heart hygiene and baby kits, to replenish the supply after more than 35,000 kits have been directed to Haiti.
Volunteers are not requested at this time, but you may register your interest for if/when future opportunities arise.
You can give to the ongoing relief through PDA account number DR000064. As God’s people, we are asked to stand in the “GAP” - Give. Act. Pray.
Watch a new message from Randy Ackley, coordinator for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.
Response to the earthquake in Chile
Reports as of Monday morning, March 1, 2010 list the death toll at more than 700, with a potential of more deaths as tsunamis hit coastal areas. Approximately 1.5 million homes have been destroyed.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is working with our ecumenical partner Church World Service (CWS) in Chile to provide basic humanitarian assistance and to help local partners in assessing the needs. One Great Hour of Sharing funds will be used for an initial response.
We pray for Haiti
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As the eyes of the world turn to Haiti, let us join our hearts in prayer:
God of compassion
please watch over the people of Haiti,
and weave out of these terrible happenings
wonders of goodness and grace.
Surround those who have been affected by tragedy
with a sense of your present love,
and hold them in faith.
Though they are lost in grief,
may they find you and be comforted.
Guide us as a church
to find ways of providing assistance
that heal wounds and provide hope.
Help us to remember that when one of your children suffers
we all suffer;
through Jesus Christ who was dead, but lives
and rules this world with you. Amen.
(Adapted from Book of Common Worship)
- Bruce Reyes-Chow, Gradye Parsons, and Linda Valentine