All donations made during the 9:30 and 11am services on Sunday will be given to Tearfund's Emergency Appeal to help people affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. As of this morning, more than 24,000 people have lost their lives. Whole towns have been flattened. Tens of thousands of people whose homes have been destroyed are now at the mercy of a freezing winter. Tearfund is responding now, through their church partners, and providing vital supplies such as warm clothing, nourishing food and hygiene essentials.
If you would like to support this appeal, you can do so by putting cash or cheques in the loose offering during the final hymn at each service, or by using the card machine in the lounge. (Please do add gift aid if you are eligible - we can pass this on to the charity.) You can also donate directly to Tearfund online. Visit their website for more information about how the money will be used, and the relief work that they are doing.