Tornado relief
As you might expect, the boys from US Rock Band Third Day have been moved and challenged by the catastrophic tornadoes that have been quite literally sweeping through America. Details of the benefit can be found on www.thirdday.com.
As a part of their ministry they have signed up to be a part of a special benefit gig in Birmingham, Alabama along with a host of other artists and speakers. The “Make Your Move Alabama Tornado Relief Benefit” concert is for victims of the April 27th band of tornadoes that hit Southern Alabama.
Proceeds from the concert will be shared across the state through the band's Come Together Fund to selected relief agencies, including: The Birmingham Dream Center, Alabama Baptist Tornado Relief, Samaritan’s Purse and World Vision - Each of which have been working to with victims of the tornadoes since day one. More information about each of these organisations can be found below.
When we heard about the devastation caused by the storms and tornadoes in Alabama and our home state of Georgia, we, just like everyone else, wanted to do something to help,
said Third Day’s Mac Powell, who originates from Alabama. We are so excited that so many of our friends agreed to stand beside us as we attempt to have a night that will not only raise money and supplies for many people that so desperately need it, but raise hope and build faith through this great night of music and encouragement.
I have seen first-hand the devastation caused by these tornadoes,” commented Nasser, the Pastor of Christ City Church in Alabama, “This is more than a concert, this is ministry. Pure, raw, real ministry.
World Vision
World Vision is Christian humanitarian organization that operates distribution centres around the world, providing high-quality goods that have been donated, to people who need them using churches and community groups to distribute them.
In the United States, their domestic relief team is currently deployed to Alabama, as well as other neighbouring states that were hit by the April's deadly storms. Working alonside their partner organisations, the World Vision team is distributing: First Aid kits, cleaning supplies, clothing, shoes, building materials and other essentials to the most vulnerable groups including children and their families.
See www.worldvision.org for more information about World Vision.
Samaritan’s Purse
Samaritan’s Purse is a non-denominational evangelical Christian organisation providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world.
Since the early 1970s, Samaritan’s Purse have helped to meet needs of the victims of poverty, war, natural disasters, famine and disease - and have done so whilst also sharing God's love.
Find out more about Samaritan's Purse by visiting: www.samaritanspurse.org.
Birmingham Dream Center, Alabama
The Dream Center serves is a part of the outreach ministry for Alabama's Church of the Highlands in Birmingham. Their mission is to meet both the spiritual and physical needs of their communities through the provision of social services. The centre's campus also houses a 16,600 sq. ft. medical clinic which is equipped and ready to serve in excess of 30 thoursand patients each year.
See www.churchofthehighlands.com/dream-center for more information
Alabama Baptist Tornado Relief
When multiple tornadoes hit Alabama in April 2011, Alabama Baptist and other Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Volunteers were quick to respond and are determined to keep working until the job is finished.
For more information about Alabama Baptist Tornado Relief, please visit www.alsbom.org/tornadorelief.
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