Superstorm Sandy

Over the course of the last several days our TV and computer screens have been bombarded by images of the devastation throughout the East Coast caused by super storm Sandy.  Millions of people have been affected by flooding, loss of utilities, and a lack of access to simple transportation.  As the number of people killed or injured by the storm continues to rise, our hearts and prayers are lifted.  But God is asking us to more than pray, this weekend we will be taking up a special offering for UMCOR, the United Methodist Committee on Relief.  UMCOR is our denominational emergency relief organization works on behalf of The United Methodist Church to meet the emergency needs of persons suffering as a result of worldwide disasters.  Not only does UMCOR serve as the helping arm of the UMC, but also 100 percent of what we give to UMCOR is used to help those affect by the storm.  And so I am asking you, our Shiloh family to prayerfully and generously give to this weekends special offering to help those persons and families in need.  For more information about UMCOR go to www.umcor.org.  

Thank you for serving Jesus Christ through your generosity,  

Pastor Rachel