UMCOR Responds to three emergencies

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is responding to people affected in the Philippines, Samoa and indonesia following three disasters this month. Donations may be sent to the United Methodist Conference Office, P.O. Box 13650, Des Moines, WA 98198. Make checks payable to the "Conference Treasurer." On the check in the memo line please be sure to designate the specific disaster and the Advance number so we may credit your donation to the proper account. The 3 Advance numbers are:

Phillippines Typhoon - Advance #240235
South Pacific Earthquake and Tsunamis - Advance #982450
West Sumatra Earthquake - Advance #217400

Checks with an Advance number will go to UMCOR.
Checks designated "PNW Disaster Relief" will go into a general disaster account and be retained locally.