Arrest Warrant Issued for Sudanese President

"The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Sudanese President Umar al-Bashir over his alleged role in crimes against humanity and war crimes in the western region of Darfur." See the Bloomberg.com article

The Flint Area Women's Missionary Society supports My Sister's Keeper, a humanitarian action group that is "focused on assisting, protecting, and advocating for" the women of the Sudan, encouraging their educational, economic, and physical enrichment.

Fundraising for My Sisters Keeper

At the Flint Area WMS meeting in October, I asked that we as an Area, collect dimes (and other change) to donate to MSK. In the next couple of months we could potentially raise $5000.

Each local society is also asked to develop a fundraiser for MSK in addition to collecting dimes. Vernon Chapel and Bethel-Saginaw have both had very successful stay-at-home teas. Local presidents were e-mailed "71 Ways to Fundraise for the WMS," from our Conference treasurer, Orletta Caldwell. Remember, all funds collected should be sent to the Area (chairperson or financial secretary) for recording and then we will pass them on.

2nd Vice Presidents (area and Local) will oversee our Global Mission efforts.