Team Talk February 2014 | Page 14

Tearfund have written to thank us for the donation of £300 towards the Philippines Appeal. They will use the money to support two of their partners in providing vital aid to those who need it most. Tearfund partner Medair is working in Leyte, providing families with emergency shelter kits of tarpaulins, iron roofing sheets and ropes. They are also distributing blankets, bedding, kitchen utensils and hygiene and sanitation kits. They will be supporting rural health facilities which have been damaged, and restoring vital supply chains of medical equipment. Tearfund partner World Renew is distributing emergency food items in Ilo-ilo, Leyte and Samar, including rice, milk, coffee and sugar, as well as blankets & sleeping mats. They are also providing clean water for 4000 families. Tearfund have asked us to remember them, their partners, and all aid agencies in our prayers, as they try to help the survivors of the hurricane, who will need support for many months to come. We would like local businesses and groups to advertise in this magazine. While providing publicity for the advertiser, the income would support the local church in South Barrow. Articles for March’s Team Talk should be forwarded to Revd. Gary Cregeen by 19th February at the latest. At the back of each Team church are letters for would-be advertisers, along with details of cost. The annual subscription for Team Talk is only £5 for the year (if posted, please add £5). Cheques should be made payable to ‘St George with St Luke PCC’ and forwarded to Pat Hughes, 24 Kent Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9QT. Do you know individuals, organisations or businesses who may be willing to support the magazine? If you pay UK Income tax please consider making your subscription into a donation and Gift Aid it.