Powerpoint update on the situation in South Asia

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God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present
help in trouble.
Psalm 461
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Therefore we will not fear, though the mountains
fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters
roar and foam.
Psalm 462-3
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SOUTH ASIA EMERGENCYUPDATE
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Tearfunds largest ever relief operation is
underway in South Asia.
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The tsunami that devastated the region has been
called the worst natural disaster in living
memory.
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I cannot understand. Our lives were turned
topsy-turvy in a split second.
Doreen, 58, Sri Lanka
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Absolutely nothing is left, nothing. I do not
know how to start life afresh.
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At least 150,000 people are thought to have died
in ten countries. As many as 440 Britons may have
died.
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The British public has now donated more than 200
million to the Disasters Emergency Committee
joint appeal of which Tearfund is a member.
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Individuals and churches have also given more
than 3 million directly to Tearfund.
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In India

• More than 13,000 feared dead

• Tearfunds partners Eficor, the Discipleship
  Centre and Emmanuel Hospital Association are
  co-ordinating relief efforts

• This includes providing daily food, water,
  medical assistance and relief packs for up to
  40,000 families

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In Sri Lanka

• More than 30,000 feared dead

• Leads, part of the Sri Lankan Evangelical
  Alliance, is providing relief to more than 9,000
  families

• This includes food and water, clothes, shelter
  and blankets

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In Indonesia

• More than 100,000 feared dead

• Tearfund is joining with other agencies in a
  large-scale co-ordinated relief effort

• Teams of volunteers from churches are bringing
  food and medical aid to many people

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What your gifts have bought in Sri Lanka

• Food for a family of five 1.30
• 100 bottles of drinking water 16

• Materials for a simple shelter 50

• Clothing and bedding for 25 families 105

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How can I help?
For the latest information, or if you would like
to make a donation

• call 0845 355 8355

• visit www.tearfund.org

Tearfund is a member of the Disasters Emergency
Committee appeal 0870 60 60 900 www.dec.org.uk
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How can I help?
Please pray
For all those who are grieving the loss of
friends and relatives, particularly children who
have lost parents.
For those made homeless who face hunger and the
threat of disease.
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How can I help?
Please pray
For the protection of orphaned children who are
at risk from disease, and in some areas, from
abduction by gangs.
For compassion and strength for all those working
to bring relief.
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How can I help?
Please pray
For Tearfunds staff and relief workers,
including Prince David and Oenone Chadburn, as
they offer advice and support to local
organisations, and help co-ordinate relief
efforts.
Pray for their health and well-being as they cope
with overwhelming needs.
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