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Free Methodists in many parts of the world experience hunger and famine as the result of drought and wars. Your gifts for the unfortunate and destitute around the world may be channeled through this fund and 100% goes to the point of need. Nothing is taken for overhead.

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Giving to help distressed fellow believers is not new:

"The disciples, each according to his ability, decided to provide help for the brothers living in Judea. This they did, sending their gifts to the elders by Barnabas and Saul." (Acts 11:29-30)

This is the way it works:

• People give to The Fund in advance of an emergency.
• When a crisis arises, church leaders nearest the need make a request.
• The need is shared with the area bishop and the area missions director for their endorsement and support.
• Once the crisis is verified, the information is shared by e-mail among the bishops.
• After consideration by the bishop, and if approved, the funds are wired immediately to the point of need.
• Missionaries and church leaders in the country distribute the food, medicines or building materials. At the conclusion of the distribution, a report is filed on how the gifts were used.

Make a contribution today through your local church, clearly marking it for the Bishops Famine Relief Fund or mail it directly to:

Board of Bishops
P.O. Box 535002
Indianapolis, IN 46253

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