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                             <span style="font-size:18pt;font-family:Palatino Linotype,Book Antiqua,Palatino,Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><strong>A Message About Hurricane Harvey</strong></span>
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                             <span>As we see and read stories of those suffering in the torrential rains in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, we marvel at the magnitude of the storm, the power of nature to wreak havoc on our lives, the resilience of those caught in the rains, and the many, many stories of people assisting others in their times of need. Many of us have connections to the Gulf Coast region and know people who are persevering in the difficult circumstances and recognize places we have been when we see the flooded areas in the news. </span>
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                             <span>As we watch and worry, we also begin to wonder what we can do. The Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) organization provides the following three ways to respond to this (and any crisis):</span>
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                             <strong>GIVE: </strong>
                             <span>As you watch news or follow social media, you can find many ways to donate funds and places to donate supplies to be shipped to the Houston area or shelters open here in North Texas. You can also give through the church to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA). As I hope you know, whenever there is a crisis in the world, Presbyterians, through PDA, send teams to assist in the immediate moment, but also provide long-term support as the region recovers. This is already happening in the Gulf Coast region. To support the work, you can make a donation to St. Andrew with the notation, "Hurricane Harvey." You can send a check directly to PDA at this address: </span>
                             <span>Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)<span>, </span>PO Box 643700<span>, </span>Pittsburgh, PA, 15264-3700 with the notation </span>
                             <strong><a shape="rect">DR000169-Harvey</a></strong>
                             <span><strong> (or click on the link)</strong>. </span>
                             <span>To give online, you can put this web address in your browser, </span>&nbsp;
                             <a style="color:rgb(25, 101, 172);text-decoration:underline;" rel="nofollow" track="on" shape="rect" href="https://pma.pcusa.org/donate/make-a-gift/gift-info/DR000169/" linktype="1" target="_blank">https://pma.pcusa.org/donate/make-a-gift/gift-info/DR000169/</a>
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                             <strong>ACT: </strong>
                             <span>In addition to giving, many of us are wondering what actions we can take to support those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. As the water recedes and the recovery begins, St. Andrew will be organizing work teams to go to the area to help. We do not know all the details yet, but there will be many opportunities to help our brothers and sisters in the Gulf Coast region with hands-on help.</span>
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                             <span>We also want to remember those who have already been called into action, including Joanna McNeill Van Engel, one of our members who has been called up to active duty to lead her National Guard unit in the rescue and recovery efforts in the Gulf Coast. </span>
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                             <strong>PRAY</strong>
                             <span><strong>:</strong> I suspect most of us have already been lifting prayers for those caught in the raging winds and rains. I add to those prayers the following adaptation of a prayer provided by PDA:</span>
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                             <em>We turn to you, O God, in the face of the raging winds and rising waters of Hurricane Harvey. Our hope is in you, the one who created the world out of the chaos of winds blowing across the waters of a formless void. May you bring new life and hope to a people overwhelmed by their circumstances. </em>
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                             <em>We pray for those who have died at the hands of Hurricane Harvey - may their families know your comfort and the hope of resurrection, and may they soon find a time and place to begin their grieving. We pray for those whose homes and property have been damaged and destroyed -&nbsp; may they find shelter in the moment and the resources and help needed to rebuild their lives. We pray for those whose hopes and dreams have been shattered in the storm - may they discover your presence in their midst and your power to do a new thing and bring new life. </em>
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                             <em>We give thanks for those who even now are at work rescuing those in need. Keep these first responders safe as they work to bring your saving grace to those who are in desperate need. </em>
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                             <em>We pray for wisdom and diligence among agencies and individuals assessing damage and directing relief efforts; we pray for generosity to flow as powerfully as winds have raged and waters flowed; and we pray that we might feel your Spirit's guidance as we discover how you have called each of us to respond.</em>
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                             <em>In Christ's name, we pray. Amen.</em>
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                             <span>Yours in Christ,</span>
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                             <span>Richard</span>
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