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Rivercliff Lutheran Church is…

…a PEOPLE CHURCH that concentrates on relationships more than any other asset, understanding that people are the church.

…a TEACHING CHURCH that holds to Biblical Lutheran theology and yet is flexible in its customs, knowing that we have come from diverse customs and backgrounds.

…an OUTREACH CHURCH that focuses on people, beyond the membership, who are in need of God.

…a DELEGATING CHURCH that empowers people for meaningful service that goes beyond organizational activity.

…a RELEVANT CHURCH that relates the Bible to life as it is now, just as Jesus did in the Bible.

…a HOPEFUL CHURCH that focuses on hope in Christ for the future.

…a GENEROUS CHURCH that cares for its community and world.

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Dear Friends in Christ:

As news of what is being called the largest earthquake to hit Haiti in more than 200 years reached LCMS World Relief and Human Care, the Synod's mercy arm began preparing to reach out in the Caribbean nation with much needed assistance and working in cooperation with Lutheran partners.

"The unfolding drama in Haiti calls for unlimited mercy on the part of the people of the LCMS. The needs are urgent and overwhelming right now," said Glenn F. Merritt, director of Disaster Response. "I appeal to God's people to respond as generously as possible during this most difficult time."

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Mercy forever,

Rev. Matthew Harrison, Executive Director
LCMS World Relief and Human Care

P.S. For updates please go to the LCMS World Relief and Human Care website at: http://www.lcms.org/pages/default.asp?NavID=891 

Any funds not needed for this relief effort will be used for other disaster purposes as determined by LCMS World Relief and Human Care.  Your gift is tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Dear Rivercliff family,

When something catastrophic like the earthquake in Haiti happens, we seem to find ourselves wondering how we can help. Below you will find an excerpt from a letter from Rev. Greg Walton, President of the FL-GA District, offering us a reliable method of banding together and sending much needed supplies. Please note the list of items, choose what you are able to give, and bring your donation to church on Sunday so we can ship the supplies ASAP. Place the items in the designated area of the Narthex. We will also have baskets just outside of the sanctuary for a free will offering. Feel free to contact the church office if you need further information. Thank you!   

Letter from President Walton:

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This is a call to arms. We need your help immediately.

The nation of Haiti was hit with a horrific earthquake on January 12, 2010. There has been a tremendous amount of physical and emotional damage. Thousands of lives have been lost and many homes have been destroyed. Many thousands are homeless and have lost everything. Currently we are unable to assess the full extent of the damage from our Lutheran communities since lines of communication are unavailable.

However, there is much that can be done. We are not yet organizing teams to travel to Haiti, but we are trying to gather funds so that food and other needs can be supplied. In this difficult economic time please do whatever you can in your congregation to help us help these folks.

We are working with the LCMS World Relief and Human Care, Mission Haiti, as well as President Marky Kessa of the Evangelical Lutheran Church Haiti (ELCH), and President Revenel Benoit o f the Lutheran Church of Haiti (LCH) to distribute supplies.

In addition to funds, congregations are encouraged to assemble boxes of the following items:

·        Food in pop top cans

·        Bottled water

·        Dishwashing liquid

·        Soap

·        Antibiotic ointment

·        Bedsheets

·        Shovels

·        Buckets

·        Wash clothes

·        Clean used clothes

Mission Haiti is putting together transportation to get materials to Haiti as quickly as possible. LCMS World Relief and Human Care has committed 200,000 food packs, but it will only scratch the surface. We see the ongoing assistance for Haiti will be necessary over the next 3-6 months or longer. But the immediate need is great, so we ask you to not only pray for this nation, but pray that God would lead you to see what you can do to help. Thanks for your partnership.

Peace in Jesus,

Rev. Gregory S. Walton, President

The Florida-Georgia District, LCMS

"The love of Christ urges us on."  2 Corinthians 5:14