LDS Church, Islamic Relief Partner in Mid-East Aid Effort
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(KCPW News) A plane loaded with hygiene kits, baby formula and powdered milk left Salt Lake today (yesterday) headed for civilian victims in Lebanon, thanks to a partnership between the LDS Church and Islamic Relief USA.The two groups have joined forces on humanitarian projects several times since the Southeast Asian tsunami in 2004. This time the Church provided the supplies and Islamic Relief will distribute them in the Middle East. A spokesman for Islamic Relief says the groups have common humanitarian goals rooted in religious beliefs.
The LDS Church has also sent 50-thousand dollars to the Israeli affiliate of the International Red Cross to help victims in Haifa.
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1. Kevin Monihen said:
This is where peace begins. Not with dropping bombs, but by dropping differences and coming together on a united front to help people in need.
God Bless these two groups.
3. Bishop Yousuf Barkat said:
Dear Brother in Christ,Greetings to you from Pakistan in the precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ!This year we are going to do the Christmas party. I would like to help sponsor our 2006 Christmas.Bishop Yousuf Barkat plans to hold the Christmas Party for the Poor on the 22nd Dec 2006. The 30 Pastors will all be personally invited and transported from the streets and the Malir Christian Colony: 20 disabled people; 30 street children, 20 widows. Not one has any means of celebrating Christmas, or anyone to care for them or anywhere to go. The budget for a full day of, speeches, eating, drinking, presents and prayer with transport on $500. We have prayed and now we are in your hands. Thank you.Blessings and peace for you and your family.Best Regards,Bishop Yousuf BarkatPresidentGospel Revival ChurchPhone# 92-4511367Mobil# 92-345-2279451Karachi – Pakistan
2. Kim said:
Kevin,
I couldn't have said it better myself.