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500 million people are infected with malaria. |
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Every 30 seconds, a child dies of malaria. |
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33.2 million live with HlV/AIDS. |
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In 2007,72 percent of AIDS related deaths occurred in sub Saharan Africa |
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People living in poverty are more likely to suffer from malaria, tuberculosis and HIV / AIDS. |
Source: U.N. Foundation and ELCA Global Mission
Remember the Poor
We often close our worship with a phrase such as "Remember the Poor - Go and serve God". Organizations such as Free Rice, Bread for the World, America's Second Harvest, Mercy Corps, Feinstein Foundation and One is Greater than None are working to end hunger in the world.
Bread for the World
You can help create long-term solutions to the Global Hunger Crisis through your support of Bread for the World's annual Offering of Letters campaign. Bread for the World is an organization committed to balancing access to basic life needs across the world. This year's focus is on communicating to US representatives on: "Initiating Foreign Assistance Reform". Please consider supporting this effort. If you would like to know more, information and sample letters will be available in the fellowship room over the next few weeks or you may contact Mike or Rose Schulte.
Grocery Cart
We support the Caritas food pantry in Normandy. Please remember to purchase non-perishable food items for the cart each time you shop. They are always in need of cereal and toiletries but all food items are wanted.
Our neighbors in need appreciate all that we provide for them but we hope you will consider healthful eating when shopping. It's something everyone deserves.
The Caritas Thrift Shop is a nice place to shop for used household items and clothing, too.
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