MERCYAPPEAL 2007

Dear Friends, Thank you for taking the time to read this update on our Mercy Appeal. Over the last year your generous giving enabled us to support a wide range of work in many different countries around the world. In each case funds were sent in response to a cry for help from our teams as they came across people in great need. As I think about this I am one again reminded of Jesus’ unconditional acts of kindness to people He met. He healed the lame, fed the hungry, made the blind to see, set the oppressed free…in all these He beautifully displayed God’s heart for the hurting. In a small way the Mercy Appeal is an extension of Jesus’ unconditional ministry to the poor, the marginalised and the outcasts of our world today. Thank you for your support. May God bless you abundantly,   Yours sincerely, Andrew Prentice Development Director Examples of how Mercy Appeal funds have been used recently: India - Dalit children received medical care Iran - earthquake victims received aid Sudan - street boys received shelter, medical care and education Tajikistan - disabled children received acceptance and physiotherapy Philippines - hungry families were fed, Argentina – young people met in ‘safe houses’ instead of roaming the streets Russia – women in prison were re-united with their children Afghanistan – communities were provided with clean water supply. Uruguay - poor children received clothing and care Arabian Peninsula – unemployed people were given vocational training Bosnia – poor people were able to heat their houses during the winter Spain – abused women received care and counselling Kazakhstan – orphans received care, education and social acceptance Iraq – unemployed people were given vocational training, Jordan – disabled people received wheelchairs Egypt – poor children were able to participate in a sports event Moldova – poor children were provided with kindergarten facilities   MERCYAPPEAL 2007 Easy ways to give By Post: OM UK, FREEPOST, Oswestry, Shropshire,SY10 7BR By Telephone: 01691 773388 Online: through our website   Payment Options Cheque: send your gift - payable to Operation Mobilisation and highlight Mercy Appeal on covering letter or note. Direct Debit or Standing Order: (forms available on request) Credit Card: single gift payment by telephone or online   Increase your Gift by 28% If you are a UK tax-payer, filling in a Gift Aid Declaration form will add 28% to the size of your gift. (form available on request)