You Are a Lifeline, Dear

SHARE ON FACEBOOK CRS BRIEFING September 2018 "We love because he first loved us." — 1 John 4:19 Our Monthly Prayer BENEDICTION FOR A NEW SCHOOL YEAR As our school buildings and playgrounds fill with the sounds of gathering students, faculty and staff, we ask that our communities may be holy, healthy places, thriving with hope, growth, and the love of God. And so we pray ...   PRAY WITH US >    share prayer on social media SHARE  TWEET  PIN  CRS 75th Anniversary REDUCING RISK, RAISING RESILIENCE Take a look back at 75 years of our emergency work—possible because of you, and people like you.   ANSWER THE CALL > This Month MAMA TIERRA COFFEE From the heart of Oaxaca, Mexico, comes Mama Tierra—fair trade organic coffee that supports CRS' work in Central America. A medium roast that is creamy and smooth with notes of sweet orange, almond and milk chocolate, Mama Tierra empowers farmers—and your morning.   ORDER NOW > CRS MINISTRY RESOURCE CENTER Find lesson plans, reflections and prayers for use in your home, parish, school or university in the CRS Ministry Resource Center.   WHAT'S NEW THIS MONTH > DONATE YOUR CAR Help support the programs of Catholic Relief Services by making a tax-deductible donation of your used car, truck, boat or motorcycle. The vehicle can be running or not! It's easy to do.   > SHARE ON FACEBOOK Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. The CRS Briefing is a monthly service to our supporters. We aspire to keep you informed of our progress and up-to-date on issues that affect the people we serve in more than 100 countries around the world. Catholic Relief Services 228 West Lexington Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3443 Phone: 877-435-7277 Email: community@crs.org Catholic Relief Services eases suffering and provides assistance to people in need, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Catholic Relief Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations to CRS are tax deductible to the full extent allowable under the law. If you no longer wish to receive email messages from CRS Briefing, unsubscribe