Emergency Relief

 
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With the end of the 20 year war and recent withdraw of U.S. troops, there is massive disruption and chaos in the nation of Afghanistan. Thousands of Afghans allies who have been employed and supported by the U.S., as well as U.S. Citizens, foreigners, and religious workers are now in grave danger and need to evacuate the country immediately. Among those who are most affected are women and children, whose rights are least protected under the new Taliban regime. As the church, we must seek justice for the oppressed and rise to help our neighbors in need.

How can I support the people of Afghanistan?

  1. PRAY

    • Pray for God’s mercy and salvation over the people of Afghanistan

    • Pray that everyone whose lives are in danger to safely evacuate the country and receive the proper support they need

    • Pray that God will protect the women and children, and help unite families that are separated

    • Pray God to give wisdom and discernment to the world leaders so they can guide the country towards peace

  2. GIVE

    • Donate or volunteer with Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), a non-profit organization that supports Afghan refugees coming to the U.S. by providing food, housing assistance, clothing, and other basic needs

      ** New Life will match all donations made to LIRS through our giving page up to $5000 (by Sept 12th)**

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On August 14, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the southwestern part of Haiti killing more than 2,000 people and wounding more than 12,000. The recovery efforts are still underway and we anticipate that the numbers will continue to climb. More than 75,000 homes have been destroyed and 600,000 people are in need of immediate assistance now. People are left without water, food, shelter, and adequate access to medical help. This is a major humanitarian crisis and we believe that God is calling the church to respond in mercy and compassion.

How can I support the people of Haiti?

  1. PRAY

    • Pray for God to save the victims who are still trapped and the wounded to get the help they need

    • Pray for comfort over those who lost loved ones and for families who are separated to be reunited

    • Pray for leaders, the rescue workers, and medical personnels to have the resources they need so they can save as many lives as possible

    • Pray that the Church will be where they are most needed and point people to Christ

  2. GIVE

    • Donate to Hope for Haiti, a non-profit organization that has been working to improve the quality of life of people in Haiti for over 30 years. They are currently on the ground in Southern Haiti providing immediate assistance, with short-term and long-term plans to continue helping the people who are most in need (read more).

      **New Life will match all donations made to Hope for Haiti through our giving page up to $5000 (by Sept 12)**