I'm sure many of you have seen in the news or read in the newpaper of the senseless execution style murder of 5 young Amish children in a one room schoolhouse on Monday October 2nd in Nickel MInes, Lancaster County. There are yet several others in critcal condition that may die as well because of this senselessness.

The Amish people are not accustomed to asking for help, but the medical bills from this are going to be astronomical...far more than they will be able to deal with. There are already people and agencies from all over the world donating anything from $1.00 to $500,000.00 from the red cross to help with the medical costs of this tragedy.

I know times are hard for everyone, but if anyone is capable or in the giving mood, here are the addresses where donations can be sent.

The Anabaptist Foundation
Nickel Mines School Victims Fund
c/o Hometown Heritage Bank
P.O.Box 337
Strasburg, Pa 17579
(More information about the fund can be found at www.nationalpenn.com)

Mennonite Disaster Service
1018 Main Street
Akron, Pa 17501

Nickel Mines Children's Fund
Coatesville Savings Bank
1082 Georgetown Road
Paradise, Pa 17562
(Donations can also be made at any Coatesville Savings branches)