Bishop Brown Invites UMs to Lunch for Nothing But Nets
 
Dear United Methodist Friends:
On behalf of The People of the United Methodist Church and the United Nations
Foundation’s Nothing But Nets campaign—a global, grassroots campaign
to prevent malaria—we cordially invite you to join us for a lunch discussion
with faith leaders from the ecumenical and interfaith community as we discern
our emerging role in the fight against malaria.
As you know, The People of The United Methodist Church, along with many faith
communities, have been in mission across Africa for more than 160 years. Our
commitment to preventing malaria is the reason we became a founding partner
of Nothing But Nets. Understanding the devastating effects of malaria, a leading
killer of children in Africa, has inspired us to serve as a leading partner
in Nothing But Nets to distribute anti-malarial bed nets to families in need.
With the United Nations Foundation, we join the National Basketball Association’s
NBA Cares, Sports Illustrated, Major league Soccer’s MLS W. O. R. K.
S., the Mark J. Gordon Foundation, and VH1, among others. This important endeavor
has received unprecedented support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
During the week of March 24, 2008, Nothing But Nets will be in Denver as part
of a multi-city, national grassroots initiative to engage groups and individuals
on the importance of malaria prevention. As an integral part of this effort,
faith leaders from Denver are invited to join a lunch discussion on Thursday,
March 27, 2008 at the Pepsi Center. We will come together as a community to
pray for children and families who suffer from malaria, discuss current issues
and threats posed by this disease, and seize the opportunity for all people
of faith to get involved in this lifesaving effort. Through educational campaigns
and raising money to buy bed nets communities, congregations, and religious
institutions can make a difference and save lives.
The luncheon will be held at 12:00 pm MDT and will conclude by 1:30 pm MDT
at the Pepsi Center (1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, Colorado 80204). There is no
charge for this event, though a reservation is required. Directions for parking
and room information will be provided in advance of this program. Please RSVP
regarding you and your guests to Jamie Poslosky at (202) 572-2882 or Jamie.Poslosky@gmmb.com by Friday March 21, 2008.
In sub-Saharan Africa, a child dies every 30 seconds due to malaria. By answering
God’s call, we can come together and end this terrible disease. Thank
you for taking this first step in preventing malaria.
Blessings,
Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr.
Denver Area, United Methodist
Church
Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton
Pittsburgh Area, United Methodist Church
Please note that reservations are limited to a first come first serve basis.
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