Countdown to Compassion Sunday 2012! 2/26/2012

Compassion Services International exists because of the generosity of many people. Without the generous gifts of people like you many hurting people around the globe would not receive much-needed medical treatment, food, clean water and basic necessities. Disaster can happen at any time. We can try to prepare our homes and lives for when it happens but, can we ever really be prepared to lose everything? There are thousands around the globe who have experienced the loss of homes, land, jobs, family members and personal possessions because of natural disasters. Sometimes it leaves you with a helpless feeling when you see images of the devastation.

  You wish there was something you could do to help alleviate the suffering. We can’t all go personally and hand out supplies. We are not all qualified to give medical care but,  we all have the ability to give something.  When you give a gift on Compassion Sunday you are enabling CSI to be ready when disaster happens. CSI understands that the first days following a disaster are critical. Your gift  allows financial assistance to be sent immediately to those in need. Supplies can be bought and sent to those who have experienced loss. This is one reason the Compassion Sunday offering is so important. It enables CSI to send help sooner rather than later. Please consider joining us on February 26, 2012 by making a donation to our general fund so that we can be ready to assist those in need in the aftermath of disaster. We appreciate your prayers and support all year. Together we can help a hurting world.

Valentine’s Day 2012

Happy Valentine’s Day! Thank you for the love and support you show to CSI all year with your prayers and financial support. Together we are truly helping  the hurting around the globe.

Valentine’s Day is a great time to celebrate the love we have for our friends and family. Many people are spending extra time and money today to show their loved ones how special they are. In fact it is estimated that Americans will spend about $17.6 billion dollars on Valentines’ Day,  which is an average of $126 dollars per person. Those are some staggering numbers. In the excitement of the cards, chocolates and flowers let us not forget to remember that there are many in our world who are still living without access to basic necessities like clean water, enough food and proper medical care.

There is a great campaign happening today called Generosity Day. Generosity Day challenges us to make today about more than greeting cards and candy. The challenge is to find ways to be generous to others. When we are generous to those in need we truly show love and fulfill the command of Jesus to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. You can learn more about Generosity Day at, http://www.facebook.com/generosityday

There is nothing wrong with participating in the fun of Valentine’s Day but let each one of us remember to couple the fun with making a difference in someone’s life.  Have a fun, chocolate and  compassion  filled day!

Practice Love

Be Generous

Announcing Compassion Sunday- 2/26/2012

We invite you to mark your calendars for Sunday, 2/26/2012. This has been designated as Compassion Sunday. Why is this date so vital for Compassion Services International? The funds raised on Compassion Sunday will enable CSI to respond quickly whenever disaster strikes around the globe. Raising funds for our General Fund helps to  keep CSI a step ahead of disaster and will ensure that those affected by disaster will receive aid sooner rather than later. In 2011 CSI was able to send aid to Joplin, MO, Tuscaloosa, AL, to flood victims in Central America and the Philippines and to Haiti among others from funds raised during last years Compassion Sunday offering. Thank you to everyone who has partnered with us. Your sacrifice makes it all possible.

Thank You For A Wonderful 2011

We want to thank everyone who has partnered with Compassion Services International in 2011. It was once said, “Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.” Together we were able to do some great things in 2011. So many of you have given of your time, talents and resources to help the hurting around the world. In 2011 your gifts reached the people of Japan, Myanmar, Central America and continued to help the people of Haiti in their efforts to rebuild. Most recently,  aid was sent to earthquake victims in Turkey and to flood victims in the Philippines. In 2011 we also saw tornadoes rip through Alabama and Joplin, MO. Because so many of you gave, financial aid and supplies were sent to help many families that were directly affected by these tragic events.

CSI exists because of your faithful support. The words thank you cannot begin to convey how much CSI appreciates every person who contributes their time, talents, resources and finances to ensure that those in greatest need receive the aid that they so desperately need.

2012 promises to be an exciting time for CSI and we are glad that  you have partnered with us to reach out to a world in need. As we continue to focus on helping the hurting around the globe let us remember the words of Winston Churchill, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

Thanks again for your sacrificial giving. May 2012 be a joyous and prosperous year for each of you. We look forward to partnering with you again this year. May God’s blessings be upon you.

Vegetables and Christmas Presents in Japan

The people of Ishinomaki have been rebuilding their lives since the devastation that hit many months ago. Fresh Vegetables and Christmas presents were welcomed by many on a recent trip. This is the line after only about 30 minutes of the group being there. The happiness on people’s faces when they received the gifts and vegetables was a beautiful thing to witness by those on the trip. As one person said after seeing the children receive Christmas presents, There is nothing like making a child happy.  Thanks to all who continue to support efforts to help those in need around the globe.

Urgent Appeal for The Philippines

Please continue to pray for the people in the Philippines. Flooding caused by the recent Typhoon has caused massive destruction. Flood waters rushing through towns seem to wash away everything in its path.  Thousands are without food, water and shelter. Bodies line the streets waiting to be identified. The stench of death is all around. Those who survived are now cold, exhausted and terrified. The next few days will be critical. In the aftermath of such a crisis, hunger and disease caused by stagnant water and tainted supplies will be two main areas of  concern. In a country where approximately 30% of the population live below the poverty level the loss of homes, food and income will cause further devastation to these families. You can help those in need by visiting www.compassionservices.org and donating to our General Fund! Your donations will be sent to help those in the greatest need. To those in need no gift is too small.  You can also mail your donations to our office: 3333-1 Rue Royale, St. Charles, MO 63301. Thank you for your prayers and support. We will continue to post updates as they become available.

Typhoon Devastates The Southern Philippines!!

We are appealing to anyone that can donate to help those affected by Typhoon Washi!

Typhoon Washi has devastated the Southern Philippines. The violent storm slammed ashore on Mindanao island this past weekend while its residents slept. The storm sent torrents of water and mud through the villages. The hardest hit areas were  Iligan and Cagayan de Oro City.  Flood waters washed away entire houses while the families were still inside. One such area located in Iligran that is between two rivers had 70% of its homes washed away. Reports have come in that  more than 1000 people have perished. Hundreds of people drowned in flash flooding while others perished in sudden landslides, which reportedly engulfed entire villages. More than 300,000 people have been affected by this storm. Rescue efforts are still underway to search  for the hundreds  that are still  missing. We have received word from those on the ground that the people affected are in need of food, water and clothing. You can help by making a donation so that  financial help can be sent to supply these most basic necessities. Financial donations are the quickest way to get help to the area.  At this time of year while we celebrate the greatest gift we have been given please consider giving to help those who have lost so much. Please keep the people of the Philippines in your prayers. The rebuilding process will be a long road. To make a donation please visit our homepage at  www.compassionservices.org. Donations can also be sent directly to our office: 3333-1 Rue Royale, St. Charles, MO 63301.

URGENT NEED IN TURKEY

Recent earthquakes in Turkey have caused severe devastation.  More than 2,260 buildings in Van and the vicinity were damaged or destroyed. There have been hundreds of confirmed deaths and thousands of injuries. Tens of thousands appear to be homeless as many families have had to evacuate their current homes to seek safety.  We are urging everyone who can, to donate to Compassion Services International’s General Fund so that  we can send financial support to Turkey. We have been notified by those on the ground of several families that have lost everything.  These families have had to relocate and are now in the process of rebuilding their lives by finding a permanent residence and new jobs. Together, we can help them in the interim by providing  funds for transportation and temporary housing.  Thank you in advance for helping those in need and for helping to fulfill Matthew 25:40 and James 1:27. May God’s blessings be upon  you this Christmas season as you give.  You can donate now to our General Fund by visiting our  homepage, www.compassionservices.org. You can also mail your donation to our office: 3333-1 Rue Royale, St. Charles, MO 63301.

 

Merry Christmas From Compassion Services International

Everyone at CSI wants to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We wish you peace and joy as you celebrate the birth of our Savior. We are so thankful that you have joined our efforts to help the hurting around the globe. Your prayers and support make it possible to send help to those who need it. Together we are able to make a difference in the lives of so many. We are excited about 2012 and all that God has planned for us.

This season should remind us that since God gave us the greatest gift,  we too should give to others. God saw that the world was in a desperate situation when he sent his son, Jesus. Right now there are so many around the world  in desperate situations. They are looking for someone to reach down to help them. Will you be that someone?
We are still taking donations here on our website, www.compassionservices.org or you can mail your donation to our office:
Compassion Services International
3333-1 Rue Royale
St. Charles, MO 63301
Your donations are used to send aid to those in the most desperate situations around the world.

 

 

 

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Thank You To The Youth of FPC in Melville,LA

CSI continues its work to assist those in Japan who are still in need of food and many basic necessities as there are still hundreds of people living in temporary housing.  We want to thank an amazing group of young people from Melville, LA who decided to put their compassion in action. Together with matching gifts from their church, FPC of Melville, they raised $1,000.00 to help the hurting in Japan. These young people put feet on their burden to help the hurting and now the people in Japan will receive help they desperately need. Thanks again for partnering with CSI. Together we are able to help the hurting around the globe. You can join CSI by donating at www.compassionservices.org or by mailing a donation to our office:

Compassion Services International

3333-1 Rue Royale

St. Charles, MO 63301