Friends,

We have been stunned and deeply saddened by the recent tragedy in Haiti.  The extent of suffering and need following Tuesday's earthquake is beyond measure.  Our hearts go out to all the victims and their loved ones.  Our prayers are with them and with the relief effort.  Donations can be directed to One Great Hour of Sharing through American Baptist Churches USA, http://www.abc-usa.org, http://www.internationalministries.org, or through UBC.  Be sure to indicate "Haiti Earthquake Relief" on your check or offering envelope.

Diane Ehr

The UBC February Mission Offering was originally intended to go to organizations supporting GLBT people, for example Soulforce, the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists, and PFLAG, Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.  In light of the recent disaster in Haiti, The UBC Mission Giving Team has decided to focus this month’s offering on helping the people of Haiti. The GLBT Offering will be in June, 2010.

Haiti Relief Donations: Emergency donations are desperately needed and can be made on the website of the American Baptist Churches International Ministries.  Go to www.internationalministries.org/items/80 or write a check made payable to “One Great Hour of Sharing – Haiti Earthquake Relief” and mail to: International Ministries, P.O. Box 851, Valley Forge, PA 19482, or make a check payable to your church and write “Haiti Earthquake Relief” in the memo section.”

Special Fellowship Fund Offering Each communion Sunday (first Sunday of the month) UBC collects a special offering for persons who come to us with personal and immediate need. These needs are met by the gifts you place in the Fellowship Fund Offering boxes at the front and side doors of the sanctuary each communion Sunday. Thank you for all the ways you care.