The Anglican Board of Mission (ABM) has received advice from the Church of Melanesia that the devastation from the Tsunami that hit the western province of the Solomon Islands was far more extensive than originally believed. 

ABM has responded immediately by sending an initial amount of $10,000 from its Reserve Emergency Relief Fund. The donation will be equip the Church of Melanesia's ship with much needed supplies for the victims of Tsunami.

As further funds will be required to support recovery, ABM and AngliCORD are launching a tax deductible appeal which will allow the Church of Melanesia to provide supplies and long term assistance in the rebuilding of the western province.

Donations may be sent in the following ways:

• cheque/money order - please make your cheque/money order out to: Anglican Trust Fund For Development and attach a note with your name and address (for receipting purposes), stating that your gift is for the Solomon Islands Emergency Appeal and post to ABM – Australia,  Locked Bag Q4005, Queen Victoria Building NSW 1230
• credit card - we accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Diners card  - please phone us during office hours on 1300 302 663  or in Sydney on 9264 1021) and provide us with your details
• online at www.abmission.org and follow the links from the Solomon Islands Emergency Appeal
• donations can also be sent to AngliCORD at - PO Box 139, East Melbourne VIC 8002 or ring AngliCORD on: 1800 249 880

Please continue to pray for all those affected by this disaster in the Solomon Islands and for those seeking to provide emergency relief.

For further information please contact ABM's Overseas Programs Coordinator, The Rev  John Deane on 1300 302 663 or in Sydney on 9264 1021.

Yours In Christ
Linda Kurti
Executive Director
Anglican Board of Mission - Australia Ltd

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1. Witness to Christs' saving, forgiving and reconciling love for all people
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