2×2 Raises Money for Bombing Victims

2×2 (Redeemer Lutheran Church) raised $250 to help the victims of the church bombings in Pakistan—one of the most difficult places in the world for Christian witness.

Pakistan is so off the map of western Christianity that raising money is difficult.

It was also difficult to transfer the money, but after four visits to the bank we figured it out. We’ll be able to do better and more efficiently next time.

Every penny raised was converted to rupees and wired. 2×2 paid the wire fees.

Thank you to those who participated. We will continue to hold New Life Fellowship in our hearts and prayers and send any contributions sent to 2×2 and marked Pakistan to help.

Here are the facts:

• Two suicide bombers blew up a church with about 250 worshipers as the congregation was leaving for fellowship. 85 killed. 155 seriously injured.
• A second bombing a few hundred yards from the church a week later killed roughly 40 more and injured another 100.
• Christians were targeted because Muslim extremists equate America with Christianity.
• The survivors fear that that Muslim hospitals will not provide adequate care to Christian patients so church members are providing as much care as possible themselves.
• Relief efforts will help with medical care, food and clothing for victims.

Imagine your church being blown into the sky some Sunday morning.