MALAWI: ECM Appeals for Support towards People Affected by Floods in the Country
30th
January, 2015
To:
Priests,
Religious Brothers and Sisters,
Superiors of Religious Congregations in Malawi
Catholic Women Organisation (CWO)
Association of Diocesan Catholic Clergy of Malawi (ADCCOM)
The Lay Faithful
People of Goodwill
Companies and Organisations
Brothers and
Sisters in Christ,
Sisters in Christ,
AN APPEAL FOR SUPPORT TOWARDS
PEOPLE AFFECTED BY FLOODS IN MALAWI
PEOPLE AFFECTED BY FLOODS IN MALAWI
The
Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM), saddened by the tragic consequences of
the heavy rains, which have affected over 15 districts since the onset of the
first rains, send their message of solidarity to the affected families.
Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM), saddened by the tragic consequences of
the heavy rains, which have affected over 15 districts since the onset of the
first rains, send their message of solidarity to the affected families.
An estimated
total of 361,181people (66,945 households) have been affected with 121,000
(22,000 households) displaced. It is reported that 162 people have died and 153
are still missing. The magnitude of the damage to human life and property is
yet to be established as assessments are still underway.
total of 361,181people (66,945 households) have been affected with 121,000
(22,000 households) displaced. It is reported that 162 people have died and 153
are still missing. The magnitude of the damage to human life and property is
yet to be established as assessments are still underway.
Our brothers
and sisters, who have been affected by this national disaster, require immediate
assistance for them to continue living a dignified life. In the spirit of solidarity, we, Catholic Bishops
in Malawi, call upon the Catholic faithful and all people of good will to join
hands and contribute generously.
and sisters, who have been affected by this national disaster, require immediate
assistance for them to continue living a dignified life. In the spirit of solidarity, we, Catholic Bishops
in Malawi, call upon the Catholic faithful and all people of good will to join
hands and contribute generously.
Inspired by
the gospel values of our Lord; “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I
was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and
you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me”
(Mt 25:35-36), we, Catholic Bishops in Malawi are inviting the priests, religious
and the faithful to set aside Sunday 8th
February 2015, as a special day for collections towards this noble cause.
Further to this, we will dedicate all collections for the AMECEA Thanks giving
Mass on 31st January, 2015 towards the support of the flood victims.
the gospel values of our Lord; “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I
was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and
you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me”
(Mt 25:35-36), we, Catholic Bishops in Malawi are inviting the priests, religious
and the faithful to set aside Sunday 8th
February 2015, as a special day for collections towards this noble cause.
Further to this, we will dedicate all collections for the AMECEA Thanks giving
Mass on 31st January, 2015 towards the support of the flood victims.
Brothers and
sisters in Christ, you are invited to give in cash or in kind the basic needs
such as food (nonperishable), shelter, water, clothes, kitchen utensils, blankets
and other items. All items collected at the parish should be brought to the
Bishop’s House by Saturday 14th February, 2015 for records and forwarding to
the affected people.
sisters in Christ, you are invited to give in cash or in kind the basic needs
such as food (nonperishable), shelter, water, clothes, kitchen utensils, blankets
and other items. All items collected at the parish should be brought to the
Bishop’s House by Saturday 14th February, 2015 for records and forwarding to
the affected people.
In addition
to the contributions above, all the faithful with mobile phones either on
Airtel or TNM can make contributions by sending an SMS ‘Floods’ or ‘Pepani’ to 50121. By doing so you will contribute
MK IOO for every SMS towards the Flood Victims.
to the contributions above, all the faithful with mobile phones either on
Airtel or TNM can make contributions by sending an SMS ‘Floods’ or ‘Pepani’ to 50121. By doing so you will contribute
MK IOO for every SMS towards the Flood Victims.
Let us keep
in mind that “it is more blessed to give than to receive”(Acts
20:35).
in mind that “it is more blessed to give than to receive”(Acts
20:35).
Yours in
Christ,
Christ,
SIGNED
Archbishop
Thomas Luke Msusa
Thomas Luke Msusa
Chairman-Episcopal Conference of
Malawi
