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(ELCA.org) Chile Earthquake Relief
A massive earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 has hit central Chile and triggered a tsunami. The quake struck at approximately 3:30 am local time about 70 miles north-east of the city of Concepcion and 200 miles south of the capital, Santiago. The earthquake is the biggest to hist Chile in 50 years.
Tsunami warnings have been issued for Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Central America and Pacific island nations
ELCA Response:
The ELCA has already been in contact with companions in Chile in support of their response. ELCA Disaster Response will be working with and through two historical companions with presence in earthquake affected areas:
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chile (Iglesia Evangelica Luterana en Chile - IELCH), a church that carries out its mission in the context of people living in situations of poverty and marginalization including work in Concepcion and Santiago.
- Educacion Popular en Salud (EPES) - With roots as an emergency response organization, EPES is now a leader for access and provision of systematic community health services.
Both the Church and EPES are well located and equipped in this earthquake response.
What you can do:
Pray:
A prayer for time of community mourning
God our creator, through whose providing care we enjoy all goodness and life, turn our eyes to your mercy in this time of confusion and loss. Comfort those who mourn the loss of loved ones because of the earthquake; shine your light on those whose only companion is darkness; and teach us all so to number our days that we may apply our hearts to your wisdom; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. (Adapted from ELW, pew edition, page 77)
Give:
Gifts to ELCA International Disaster Response help us to provide immediate and effective support to communities which are in need. Please consider giving to support the needs of this response and others like it. Information on giving is provided in the box on the right “How You Can Help.” 100% of your gift will be used in full to bring life sustaining support to this crisis. Thank you for your prayerful consideration.
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