Dear brethren, it grieves me to have to appeal to you for help again so soon after your generous response to the 2010 Christmas Appeal but as you will all be aware we live in the most unpredictable of times. Recent wide spread flooding has all but destroyed vast areas of our nation from Western Australia to Queensland. Tragically the flooding rains continue unabated and yet again rivers will burst banks and gushing water will carry tons of mud, slime and unthinkable filth into homes, businesses and public buildings. Crops, land and infrastructure will be destroyed and people from all walks of life will face ruination.

Many honest, hard working Western Australians will need to undertake a massive clean-up program once the last of the seasons flood water has finally drained away into the sodden soil or the last of the glowing embers have been extinguished. Then, they must rebuild their lives and start afresh. Anyone who has lived through a natural disaster will be aware that regardless of whether or not ones property is insured, or for how much, it is simply never enough to replace a lifetime’s work and memories.

These people need help, as much help as we can possibly give them. The type of help they require most is fortunately, the most practical we can offer, a cash donation.  Brethren whatever you can spare or afford will be greatly appreciated. You are assured your contribution will be carefully administered and  used as promptly and in the most effective way possible to bring happiness back into the lives of deserving Western Australian and other Australian families.

We are of course aware that this is perhaps the most difficult time of the year to stretch the family budget but disaster does not wreak its havoc according to a fiscal calendar. Please brethren give what you can and may the Great Architect bless you for it.