Nothing But Nets

Extreme Pastoral Makeover for Nothing but Nets - The kids of Wesley & Alexander UMC have joined together with others in the United Methodist Church worldwide to raise money for "Nothing But Nets" to stop the spread of malaria in Africa.  Pastor Sam Cutrone has challenged the kids to raise as much as possible by giving them certain levels to reach and responding to each level with a sacrifice of his own... his moustache, beard, and ultimately shaving his entire head!  Help us with our Extreme Pastoral Makeover!  Pray, and Give Generously we can make a difference.  For information on how you can give please feel free to call, write, or e-mail the church.  Watch this space for before and after pictures and results on the kids fundraiser.

Make sure to check this link to the conference "Nothing But Nets Celebration" !

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The following information is taken from the website http://www.NothingButNets.net

Nothing But Nets in Côte d’Ivoire

Submitted by Theresa Herget on Fri, 2007-09-21 17:30.

"Reporting from Côte d’Ivoire"- posted on 3/21/07

During the past few years, the world has watched Côte d’Ivoire in a state of crisis due to the continued fighting between the north and the south. Yet another major crisis exists just under the political surface – “paludisme.” (For those of you who are like me and don’t speak French, we are talking about the Ivory Coast and malaria.) On behalf of the UN Foundation, I have the opportunity to visit this beautiful area in West Africa, accompanied by Bishop Janice Riggle Huie, leader of the Texas United Methodist Church. We are here to understand the state of malaria and other crippling diseases in Côte d’Ivoire. Malaria is the cause of 80% of the hospital visits in this country.

Today in Abidjan, we met with U.S. Ambassador Aubrey Hooks. He stated that his largest concern, beyond the political unrest, is the 17 million people here at risk of dying of malaria. The Ambassador also said there are very few mosquito nets in the country and they are applying for a Global Fund grant to aid malaria control. The Measles Initiative is scheduled to facilitate an integrated child health campaign here in 2008, but before then we all have to fill the gaping hole of 4.5 million nets needed in Côte d’Ivoire. To me, that is 4.5 million reasons to Send a Net and Save a Life.

Elizabeth McKee
www.NothingButNets.net


For information on the United Methodist Church's involvment with the Nothing But Nets campaign click on the following link.
http://www.nothingbutnets.net/partners/united-methodist-church

Contact Information Wesley United Methodist Church 4201 N. Texas Ave. Bryan, Texas 77803 979-778-1554 Pastor - Sam Cutrone Lay Leader - Charles Ray Board Chairperson - Jay Dooley

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