Dear friends,
As some of you may already know, I have been sick over the past four weeks. I am slowly coming out of it now. In the midst of my illness and afflictions I was unable to get around to writing about the great needs that still exist in Orissa, India. This is the third Christmas since the persecution of Christians began in Orissa in the summer of 2008. Since that time thousands of Christians have been displaced from their homes, and many are still living in refugee camps with the poorest of lodging, food, and clothing. We continue to support 25 girls at the girls' home, and we also support the training of "LPN" level nurses in a Christian training school. We are also trying to reach out to some of the pastors who have continued to preach, teach, and minister wherever they can.
It is our desire to be able to send a special gift for the girls at the girls' home, the nurses in training, and some of the pastors during this Christmas season. Any gift that their receive from their Christian brothers and sisters here would be a tremendous blessing to them. As in the past, as you are led by the Lord you can make a check, payable to "Union Center United Methodist Church", designated "Orissa, India". Your check can be mailed to 128 Maple Drive, Endicott, NY .
May the Christ of Christmas bless each of our hearts as we share, as we serve, and as we give. Thank you for caring and sharing.
In Christ,
Pastor Brown
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