The impact of the Chile Earthquake could hit the whole world.  Scientists have reported that the tremor was big enough to change the very axis of the earth in its orbit.  This could actually change “time”.

The local Chilean impact is much more immediate and tragic.  Our Archbishop Peter Jensen has been monitoring the situation with Archbishop Greg Venables of Chile.  The CMS missionaries have been secured but the four Anglican congregations in Concepcion (where the earthquake was at its most destructive) have been camping in groups together and are short of food and water.

Now is the time to help and give generously to the Archbishop of Sydney’s Relief to Victims in Chile Appeal.  Your gift to The Archbishop’s Overseas Relief and Aid Fund (ORAF) will enable the Bishop of Chile to provide ongoing assistance to those hardest hit and in greatest need.

Please make your donation online by visiting the Archbishop of Sydney’s Appeals Unit website, www.abau.org.au and following the links, by calling 1800 653 903 or by marking your offertory envelope.

Stephen Semenchuk
Senior Pastor