Japanese Tsunami
Relief Fund Established
The Louisiana
Baptist Convention announced today the establishment of a special fund to
assist with response to the earthquake and tsunami disaster in northern Japan.
David E Hankins, working with the LBC missions and ministry team leader, John
Hebert, reports that the new fund will be called the Japanese Tsunami Relief
Fund.
Funds from
churches, groups (such as Sunday School classes, youth groups) and individuals
collected by the LBC will be channeled though our Southern Baptist partners, the
California Baptist Convention and the IMB Baptist Global Response who already
have strong networks with Baptists in Japan. Every dollar donated will be
accounted and used in relief work. Administrative costs are absorbed by
existing ministry infrastructures.
To contribute to
the fund, mail your donation to:
Japanese Tsunami Relief Fund
Louisiana Baptist
Convention
P.O. Box 311
Alexandria, LA 71309
Donations must be made payable to Louisiana Baptist Convention
with a designated memo specifically named Japanese Tsunami on the document.
In addition to
opening the new fund, the LBC disaster relief office will serve as advisors for
churches and individuals who desire to travel to Japan and do relief work.
"Our role is that of working as a connecting agent," said Gibbie
McMillan, LBC disaster relief strategist. "Our goal is to connect
volunteers with stateside groups who are organizing a direct response. We
aren't going to organize our own group when working with others is more
efficient and effective."