Hurricane Florence Response: GAP - Give, Act, Pray

PDA, the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Program of the Presbyterian Church (USA), is one of the most celebrated programs of the church.  My post this week shares PDA's message concerning Hurricane Florence Response.
The Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) urges your support for those affected by Hurricane Florence. PDA is delivering immediate aid to those impacted by Hurricane Florence on the eastern seaboard of the United States. Initial assessments suggest catastrophic destruction, but the full scope of the damage will not be known for many months.
The storm’s path is cutting across areas still recovering from Hurricane Matthew (2016). While these winds and waters have meant loss and destruction, the work of PDA might become, as the Psalmist says, “a river whose streams make glad the city of God.”
PDA is deploying teams to affected presbyteries to meet with Presbyterian and community leadership to assist in coordinating relief efforts and mucking out homes and churches. After initial needs are addressed, PDA will remain—providing spiritual emotional care and Long Term Recovery to address unmet needs of those impacted.  Through your prayerful gifts we draw hope out of the chaos. 
The needs for the response will be great. God’s people are once again called on to stand in the “GAP”—Give. Act. Pray.
GIVE: Financial support for relief efforts can be designated to DR000194 which supports the church’s response to hurricanes and tyhpoons around the world. Gifts can be made online, by phone at (800) 872-3283, or by check, which can be mailed to Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), PO Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700, or as a designated gift at our local church.
ACT: Learn how you and your congregation can help families who have lost everything in the devastation. Stay informed and like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, download resources, and share updates with your congregation.
PRAY: read the prayer by PDA director, Rev. Dr. Laurie Kraus  This prayer was used at worship at Pine Island Church on September 16th.

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