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Fifth Episcopal District
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Birmingham District -Disaster Relief
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Bishop Teresa Snorton, Presiding
Prelate
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April
30, 2011
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Thanks to everyone across the CME
Connection who has expressed concern
and lifted prayers for the people of
Alabama. The effects of the tornado
damage done on April 27 to several
communities in the Southeast,
particularly in the state of
Alabama, are massive. The death
count is now around 300 and there
are still a number of persons
missing. Search and recovery efforts
are still underway. A number of CME
families have been impacted directly
or indirectly by these tragic
deaths. Schools remain closed and
power is gradually being restored.
We solicit your continued prayers.
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Cash Donations
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The College of Bishops is asking CME
individuals and congregations to
collect and send an immediate
offering for disaster relief in
Alabama and other affected areas
during the month of May. Checks
should be made payable to “CME
Department of Finance”, noting it is
for Disaster Relief. These
donations and future contributions
should be mailed to the Presiding
Bishop of your Episcopal District.
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The following disaster relief efforts
have been organized in the Fifth and
welcome your support:
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Birmingham District
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Individuals and congregations
(local and from nearby states)
are asked to donate the
following items:
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Bottled water, tooth
paste, tooth brushes, soap,
deodorant, shaving cream,
disposable razors, shampoo,
body lotion, combs,
sanitizer, Kleenex tissue,
toilet tissue, and new or
clean, gently worn folded
clothing (men, women and
children, socks, and
underwear (new) for all
ages.
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The presidents of each
Missionary Society are to supply
the following items to Mrs.
Geraldine Odom, Birmingham
Regional Missionary President:
wash cloths, diapers, and
female sanitary items.
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All items can be dropped off
at the Metropolitan C.M.E.
Church, 1600 Avenue K, Ensley,
Birmingham, AL, Rev. Jacob
Colbert, Pastor, Phone # (205)
520-4209.
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Drop Off times are as
follows: beginning Saturday,
April 30, at 9:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m., Sunday, May 1,
from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.,
Weekdays (Mon – Fri) from
9:00 – 2:00 p.m.
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The distribution centers for the
communities with the greatest
needs are:
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1. Trinity C.M.E. Church,
Pratt City, Rev. George
Hill, Pastor, 124 Page
Avenue,
Birmingham, AL 35214 and
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2.
St. John C.M.E. Church,
Ensley, Rev Eddie
Richardson, Pastor, 1710
Slayden Avenue, Birmingham,
AL 35224
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For additional information, contact:
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Rev. Geraldine Daniels – Southside
C.M.E. Church, Birmingham,AL
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(1:00-5:00 pm Eastern) 205-252-5673
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Email address:
gadaniels1056@sbcglobal.net
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Tuscaloosa District
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Bailey Tabernacle CME Church (Rev.
Dr. W. Clyde Jones, pastor) is
providing meals for the community.
Food donations (canned goods,
non-perishable items, frozen items)
can be taken to the church at 1117
23rd Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL
35401-2941.
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Bailey Tabernacle is also serving as
the host site for the American Red
Cross’ Spiritual Response Team’s
Condolence Center, where families
who have lost a loved one can go and
receive spiritual/pastoral care and
other forms of support.
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Matthew 25: 35-36
reminds us “For I was hungry and
you gave me something to eat, I was
thirsty and you gave me something to
drink, I was a stranger and you
invited me in, 36 I
needed clothes and you clothed me, I
was sick and you looked after me”.
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Let us work together for the good of
our community by showing the love of
God to our neighbors in this time of
pain and loss. Thank you for all
your support!
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Bishop Teresa E. Snorton
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Presiding Bishop
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Fifth Episcopal District
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Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
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