NEWS RELEASE:

Contact:                 Edie Norris, Public Relations Director                              LWML Office

                                Lutheran Women’s Missionary League                          PO Box 411993

                                3915 64th Ave Ct NW                                                           St. Louis, MO 63141-1993

                                Gig Harbor, WA 98335                                                        (800) 252-LWML (5965)

                                (253) 973-1498                                                                       www.lwml.org

                                edielwml@gmail.com

 

 

September 24, 2009

 

Flooding in Georgia Brings Response from LWML

 

Recent flooding in Georgia has prompted LWML members to send monetary donations to assist those affected by the disaster. Donations may be made directly to the LWML Disaster Relief Fund through the Web site www.lwml.org.  Click on the Giving link on the left side of the home page and follow the directions for making a donation. Under Donation Type scroll down and select Disaster Relief Fund.  Donations also can be made by calling the LWML Office at  1.800.252.LWML (5965) or by mail to:

 

LWML

P.O. Box 411993
St. Louis MO 63141-1993  

 

 “Lutheran Women in Mission continue to pray for those who have lost loved ones in the flooding in Georgia. May God grant strength, encouragement, and assurance of His presence as the people of that area cope with the impact of this natural disaster and begin the massive clean-up,” said LWML President Janice Wendorf. 

 

The LWML Web site also includes important information on how to prepare a Disaster Survival Kit. To access the materials click on Human Care on the left side of the home page, then select Human Care Ideas on the right hand side menu. 

 

The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) is the official women’s auxiliary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. For over 65 years, the LWML has focused on affirming each woman’s relationship with Christ, encouraging and equipping women to live out their Christian lives in active mission ministries and to support global missions.

 

 

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