THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS NOT SATIRICAL… Billions in Aid Needed for Devastated Areas…” A note to ScrappleFace readers from Scott Ott: In the wake of the earthquake and tsunami which has struck people around the Bay of Bengal, in addition to your prayers for the victims’ families you may be looking for a trustworthy organization through which you can help with disaster relief. Other bloggers have provided links to the Red Cross, UN agencies and Indian government agencies, but if you’re interested in giving through an agency that is committed to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ through effective disaster relief, read on… I have worked, briefly, side-by-side with crews from Southern Baptist Disaster Relief during a flood in Missouri and after the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. Southern Baptist Disaster Relief crews are organized, energetic and effective. They bring not only food, water, shelter and cleaning supplies to victims quickly, but they bring the kind of comfort that can only come from a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. They do not discriminate on any basis. Their help is freely available to all, without a litmus test or sermon. Although I’m no longer a Southern Baptist, this morning I spoke with Terry Henderson, director of disaster relief for the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) and with an employee of the International Missions Board of the SBC. As of about 10:30 a.m. Eastern they told me that the SBC has people on the ground in the disaster region conducting needs assessment. Their work is complicated by the fact that many Christian missionaries in predominantly-Muslim countries must be discrete in order to avoid arrest and even death. I encouraged Mr. Henderson to set up a PayPal account to receive donations, however, I’m guessing that a large organization like the SBC is unlikely to do this. UPDATE: Here’s the link where you can make a donation to Disaster Relief using your credit card. Here’s the link to the Disaster Relief website (It’s technically part of the SBC’s North American Missions Board (NAMB) but its ministry is global). In the meantime, if you want to give now through an evangelical disaster relief agency, here are two options-one offline and one online: 1) Send a check to Disaster Relief (memo: “Asia Tsunami”) to the following address: 100 percent of your tax-deductible contribution will go to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami. 2) If you would rather give by PayPal now, instead of waiting for SBC to get a PayPal link (which, as I said, may not happen), I have prevailed upon the board of missions of the Bible Fellowship Church, the denomination to which I belong, to set up a PayPal link and then forward contributions to SBC Disaster Relief and/or other reliable Christian disaster relief organizations. Bible Fellowship Church Board of Missions will keep none of the money and will send you a receipt for tax purposes.
>>>>> Here’s a link to the Bible Fellowship Church Board of Missions homepage. Here’s a link to the Bible Fellowship Church overall homepage Here’s a link to Victory Valley Camp’s homepage. This morning I also contacted Samaritan’s Purse, an effective international Christian aid agency headed by Franklin Graham. As of this morning, they were planning their response as well. Here’s the link to Samaritan’s Purse. Many people worldwide have a distorted, inaccurate view of Americans and Christians. Let’s show them the truth with our deeds. You may use the comments section below this note to express your prayers for, and encouragement to, the afflicted in South Asia. Sincerely, |
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1 Mudville Gazette // Dec 27, 2004 at 2:24 pm
cott Ott is not funny.
At least not this time. And you can count on one finger the number of times that’s been said here. Please go read….
2 Daddypundit // Dec 27, 2004 at 3:05 pm
Asian Disaster Relier
Normally you can count on Scott Ott at Scrappleface to be very, very funny. But today he has a serious post on how to help the victims of the recent earthquake. Scott has compiled a great list of links to organizations providing relief to the victims…
3 The Ebb & Flow Institute // Dec 27, 2004 at 4:03 pm
Faith Based Relief Funds
Scott Ott (the great one) of Scrappleface, has set up a clearinghouse for those wanting to help the victims of the earthquake and tsunami. He has selected some charities for those wanting to give to Christian Organizations.
Scott, you are the best…
4 Confederate Yankee // Dec 27, 2004 at 5:24 pm
A New D.U. Record
In the wake of the massive 9.0 earthquake off Sumatra, and the resulting tsunami, tens of thousands are dead…Those “wingnut Fundies” the DU-ers complained about are on the ground in affected regions. If you would like to help through one of these o…
5 Blogcritics // Dec 28, 2004 at 12:30 am
Blogging and Bloggers Raise Disaster Relief Funds
Bloggers are an interesting lot. We have a lot to say about everything and anything. One noteworthy satirst however is…
6 Civilization Calls // Dec 28, 2004 at 12:43 pm
Bay of Bengal Disaster: How To Help
As the death toll resulting from the Bay of Bengal earthquake and tsunamis mounts, I think it appropriate to list charities who are taking donations in an effort to help those injured and displaced by the earthquake and subsequent tsunamis….
7 The Raving Atheist // Dec 28, 2004 at 2:54 pm
Tsunami Tragedy Brings Perspective to Bin Laden
Afganistan/Pakistan, December 28, 2004 Special to The Raving Atheist In his first official video since the American elections, 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden said that the recent earthquake/tsunami that claimed the lives of over 50,000 in Asia ìsorta …
8 HobbsOnline // Dec 28, 2004 at 6:50 pm
Tsunami
The death toll from the Indian Ocean tsunami has topped 59,000, and could double as disease and starvation take their toll on the decimated region. There’s not much to say except pray and give. I’ll be providing links in the…
9 Pejmanesque // Dec 28, 2004 at 10:53 pm
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
All thoughts should once again be turned to the links found here, here, here and the many pertinent links that are found throughout this blog….
10 Random Jottings // Dec 29, 2004 at 12:22 am
Good thought on giving for Tsunami relief…
Scott Ott of Scrappleface we all know as a very funny guy, but he’s serious here: by Scott Ott…THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS NOT SATIRICAL… In the wake of the earthquake and tsunami which has struck people around the Bay…
11 Res Ipsa Loquitur // Dec 29, 2004 at 7:50 am
Kick In The Head
Like the rest of you, I’ve been following the horror of the tsunami disaster in Asia….60,000+ killed and the count…
12 The Laughing Wolf // Dec 29, 2004 at 8:53 am
Putting A Face On Disaster
While most of Kathy’s friends have so far checked in, one never will again in this life. Check the news on 28 December for the story. From all reports, no one is surprised that she died trying to help others,…
13 Civilization Calls // Dec 29, 2004 at 11:31 am
Bay of Bengal Disaster: How To Help
As the death toll resulting from the Bay of Bengal earthquake and tsunamis mounts, I think it appropriate to list charities who are taking donations in an effort to help those injured and displaced by the earthquake and subsequent tsunamis….
14 The Laughing Wolf // Dec 30, 2004 at 7:11 am
Tsunami Update
The news is only going to keep getting worse in many ways, but out of the devastation come some good news. If you peruse the blogs and the local sources, you will find stories of families reunited, of babies and…
15 The Laughing Wolf // Dec 31, 2004 at 8:55 am
Tsunami Update
The toll keeps climbing, and it would not be surprising for it to clear 150,000 before all is said and done. Right now, it stands in excess of 134,000 and there are a number of areas where surveys of death…