Helping Hurricane Vicitims

October 6, 2022





Ways to Help Those Affected by Hurricane Ian

How long, O Lord? Will you forget us forever?
How long will you hide your face from us?
How many times will your waters sweep over the earth?
In how many places will the rivers rise and the hillsides crumble?
How many homes and lives will be destroyed before you intervene?
How long will the earth cry out for justice? — Psalm 10

Beloved,
As yet another hurricane ravages the Caribbean and southern United States, leaving a trail of destruction and lives destroyed, I am grateful for your compassionate response.  It seems impossible that yet another natural disaster has affected so many.  Because of this, I am asking for your continued prayers and your financial support of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) U.S. and International Disaster Response Advance funds. UMCOR will continue to partner with annual conferences and other organizations to bring hope and healing to lives and communities.  This is a wonderful opportunity for Faith and Works to be joined together. 

How you can help
Pray.

DO NOT self-deploy. Professional emergency responders are still rescuing people. They are not prepared to welcome volunteers at this time.  There will be many opportuniites for VIM Teams to deploy. 

Donate - Give online through the West Ohio Conference website
  • U.S. Disaster Response Advance #901670
  • International Disaster Response Advance #982450
  • Write a check made payable to West Ohio Conference. Please include the Advance # in the memo line and mail to West Ohio Conference, Attn. Dee Stickley-Miner, 32 Wesley Blvd, Worthington, OH 43085.
News reports tell us that it will take years for recovery efforts.  I continue to be grateful your love and support of our brothers and sisters in Christ.

In the service of the One who provides comfort and sustains us in our times of need,
Bishop Gregory V. Palmer

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