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January 21, 2009
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Vol 2, issue 3
AFEDJ PO Box 2040 Orange CA
92859
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Dear Friend
of AFEDJ
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The
picture above was taken at Ahli Hospital in Gaza City. Notice two
things. First the child has severe burns on his leg. But he
does not cry. Also consider the exhaustion
and sadness on the father's face. The cease fire has
provided a respite for Gaza families, but there are unforeseen effects
as well.
Psychological
scars, depression, PTSD, and other signs of stress will need to be
addressed.
The number
of patients has actually slightly increased as those who feared to
travel now venture out and seek help. Fortunately volunteer
doctors, mostly surgeons, from Egypt, Jordan and Turkey have
relieved some of the strain.
Hospital
staff, who have worked non-stop for three weeks are enjoying their
first days off beginning today to be with their families. We're
grateful to each and every one of them.
"We
are exhausted, but we must begin to resume normal operations. We
must continue the services that the people of Gaza expect of Al
Ahli. We cannot rest yet." Suhaila Tarazi,
Director of the hospital, leads by example. We honor her work and
those who clean, cook, and provide caring medical attention in
desperate conditions.
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YOUR GIFTS GET THERE
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For a
while, it was unclear whether the banking system was functioning
properly in Gaza. During this crisis, AFEDJ wires funds as
they come in for the immediate use of the hospital. We have
confirmation that the funds are reaching the hospital and continue to
be desperately needed for food, fuel and medical supplies. Please
visit our website at www.afedj.org to make a fully tax
deductible gift that will do so much to provide comfort and aid.
Thank you.
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From all around the country, help is coming
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 Kids4Peace in Atlanta hosted a service last weekend
where kids prayed for kids in Gaza. They held it at the same time
as ones in Jerusalem, Vermont and other communities. The
offering they collected came to AFEDJ to be sent to Ahli Hospital for
medical supplies and food. We're honored to comply. Visit
them at www.kids4peacceusa.org.
Vera Meier
at All Saints in Richmond VA asked if there are AFEDJ mite boxes for Lent or
other uses. Great question and, yes they're available from the
Episcopal Book Store at www.episcopalbookstore.org >Parish Resources>AFEDJ. This is an easy
way to involve your entire parish, particularly the kids and we
hope many consider it.
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 The AFEDJ is a nonprofit, non-political 501c3 which
helps sustain the institutions of the Episcopal Diocese of
Jerusalem. These include 13 schools, 3 hospitals, 5 institutes
for the disabled and 4 affiliates spread over Israel, Palestine,
Jordan, Syria and Lebanon. All provide for those in need
regardless of religious background. All foster mutual respect and
tolerance in a land torn by turmoil and poverty. Learn more about
the work of the AFEDJ or the Diocese of Jerusalem. Visit www.americanfriends-jerusalem.org to contribute
to any of the important work done in the region. Or visit www.j-diocese.org for a
direct link to the Diocese of Jerusalem.
While Gaza is in crisis, all the work of the Diocese
continues to need your help and support.
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Questions?
Ideas? Contact:
Anne Lynn,
Director
AFEDJ
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