The Evangelical Climate Initiative Seeks National Legislation to Reduce
Emissions

New Poll Results Show Broad Evangelical Support For Effort

WASHINGTON, A group of more than 85 influential
evangelical leaders released a statement today expressing a biblically driven
commitment to curb global warming and called on the government to enact
national legislation to reduce carbon dioxide emissions that are contributing
to global climate change. "The
consequences of global warming," the statement reads, "will hit the poor the
hardest, in part because those areas likely to be significantly affected first
are the poorest regions of the world. "This includes the
Philippines and areas hit hard by the Tsunami . is committed to support coffee plantation
development in the Philippines," says Glicerio Joel Lumagbas , Head
Agricultural Services Department Assistant Vice-President Nestle
Philippines, Inc.

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The Reverend Mark
Whitlock, of Nehemiah Ministries, said, "We are appreciative of U.S.S."
The project is centered in the Philippines but the spillover
effect will dramatically help some of the areas hit by the Tsunami . "This project will create 100,000 jobs and be a
transformational example that people will follow for years to come,"
says Nelson Burnaflor, President and CEO of Quedancor Bank in Quecon
City , Philippines.

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The signers include Rick Warren, author of the runaway best seller, The
Purpose Driven Life, and the leaders of the two largest charitable
organizations in the country: Rich Stearns , president of World Vision, and
Commissioner Todd Bassett, national commander of The Salvation Army . Bank's community
development group, said, "U.S. Bank is a subsidiary of U.

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Jeff Rosen, executive vice president of U.S.
"What we are talking about here is real long term help for a
region that is in desperate need for economic assistance," declares
Bishop Willie Anderson, Chairman of PMEWMB ."
The mandate for more agri-business opportunities for the
Philippines was a top priority for Philippine President, Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo.
"PMEWMB has the privilege of raising support for the project,"
says Anderson. Our goal is to
raise one million dollars.

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Bank is committed to nurturing and
developing this unique partnership with Nehemiah Ministries and the
5th Episcopal Church.

"There's simply no better way to bring permanent help to the
people of a hurting region," he says .

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Jo Anne Lyon, executive director of World Hope International, said: "The
evangelical community has worked in poor countries for many years, spending
billions of dollars to help people meet their basic needs and to share the
Good News about Jesus Christ. Bank.S. U. "It is a fact that for each dollar that is donated to
the Nestle project, a minimum of thirty dollars of relief will go to
the region.

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In the future, global warming puts at risk our
longstanding efforts to help the poor."
The AME has approximately 60,000 members who attend 286 Episcopal
Churches in 15 states west of Mississippi.S.

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government to establish limits on emissions.

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CINCINNATI + LOS ANGELES----March 14,
2005--Nehemiah Ministries, the economic development arm of the African
Methodist Episcopal (AME) 5th District Church, will benefit from a
financial education program supported by U. Bank entered into an agreement to provide comprehensive
financial services to the leadership and individual members of the AME
5th Episcopal District Church in late 2004, offering AME members
discounted U."
As Chairman of the PMEWMB, Anderson is calling on the 2000
churches associated with the denomination to participate in a
worldwide day of prayer that will culminate in a day of giving toward
the Nestle/PMEWMB project. "We hope people will contact us
today and give to this incredibly important project that will help so
many people.

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"The most important step that
can be taken at the federal level," the statement reads, "is to pass and
implement national legislation requiring sufficient economy-wide reductions in
carbon dioxide emissions through cost effective, market-based mechanisms such
as a cap-and-trade program.org

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U. Bank will also present financial
wellness seminars to members of the church who seek guidance on issues
such as basic banking, budgeting, first-time homebuyer and retirement
planning and investing.S." President
Arroyo has expressed support for the Nestle/PMEWMB project.

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Poll Results Indicate Growing Evangelical Concern
The group also announced that a new poll by Ellison Research showed strong
concern among evangelicals for responsible care of the environment. In addition, "63 percent of evangelicals
believe that while global warming may be a long-term issue, the problem is
being caused today, so we must start addressing it immediately," Sellers said.
Bank's assistance in providing valuable financial educational services
to our church leaders. Bancorp (NYSE:USB). PMEWMB , which oversees over 4,000 acres of land
and 2,000 farmers in the Philippines, has developed a cooperative
coffee and cash crop program with Nestle. "We welcome planned implementation of a livelihood
program based on coffee.

The Southern Methodist Church is a conservative denomination with churches located in the southeastern part of the United States.

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S.S. to launch a historic $63
million project to dramatically improve the socio-economic status of
the people of the Philippines and areas devastated by the recent
Tsunami.
Leaders within the Philippines view the Nestle/PMEWMB project as a
trendsetting model .PMEWMB.com.

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Evangelical Leaders Call Global Warming a Moral and Spiritual Crisis

Bank.
"Nestle Philippines Inc. The address for the church is 2889
Kelly St.

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Calling on Leadership from Government and Business
For the first time, a major evangelical group is calling on the U.S.

The print ad has a partial list of the signatories and is headlined: "Our
commitment to Jesus Christ compels us to solve the global warming crisis.com.

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The statement, Climate Change: An Evangelical Call to Action, establishes
that Christian moral convictions demand a response to the climate change
problem, and calls on governments, business, churches and individuals to play
a role."
The Evangelical Climate Initiative is a group of more than 85 evangelical
leaders who -- as a result of their commitment to Jesus Christ and concern for
His creation -- have signed the statement entitled Climate Change: An
Evangelical Call to Action; it represents their efforts (signatories sign as
individuals, and not as spokespersons for their respective organizations) to
encourage action by evangelical Christians and all Americans to make life
changes necessary to help solve the global warming crisis, and to advance
legislation that will limit emissions, while respecting economic and business
concerns. Bank products and services such as reduced closing
costs on home equity loans."
Together, Nestle, a Fortune 500 company, and PMEWMB have developed
a strategic plan that is centered on resurrecting the coffee industry
in the Philippines. The projected result is that $25 million
will be raised in eight years. "This project
will provide schools, jobs, and churches in a region that is now
impoverished.

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Rev. Leith Anderson, senior pastor of Wooddale Church near Minneapolis and
former president of the National Association of Evangelicals, said, "When a
major challenge like this is recognized, leaders must lead. With God's help
we can make a difference ."
The text reads in part: "With the same love of God and neighbor that compels
us to preach salvation through Jesus Christ, protect unborn life, preserve the
family and the sanctity of marriage, defend religious freedom and human
dignity, and take the whole Gospel to a hurting world, we the undersigned
evangelical leaders resolve to come together with others of like mind to pray
and to work to stop global warming.S.S. Visit
U. Bancorp on the web at usbank.

With approximately 120 churches and 7 ,500 members located from Maryland to Florida, South Carolina to Texas, the denomination seeks to continue the doctrinal heritage of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South and to spread the message of salvation and Biblical holiness that John Wesley preached.

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Ron
Sellers, president of Ellison Research, said that 70 percent of the
evangelical respondents said they believed global warming would pose a serious
threat to future generations. U.

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Peter Borgdorff, head of the Christian Reformed Church, said the
statement was notable because of its Christian foundation and motivation, and
the specificity of its call for personal and government action on the issue of
climate change. "As signatories, we are committing
ourselves to use our influence as evangelical leaders to focus attention and
prompt action of Christian believers to work to limit the emissions that are
contributing to disastrous climate change."

Advertising Campaign
The Evangelical Climate Initiative also announced an advertising campaign
that will present the themes of the climate statement through a series of
national television, radio, and print ads, beginning with a full-page ad in
The New York Times February 9. Bank will help to
sponsor events that will educate church leaders and members of the
congregation on financial matters and will also present partnership
information at AME's 5th District 's Mid-Year Conference, which will be
held March 16 - 18th in Ontario, California.

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Bancorp is home of the
Five Star Service Guarantee which assures customers of certain key
banking benefits and services or customers will be paid for their
inconvenience."
"Our program is about rural economic reconstruction," says
Anderson. Thus, $100,000 in donations would produce $3,000,000 of
relief .

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Concern for Impacts on People, Especially the Poor
The statement highlights a strong concern for the impact global warming
will have on people, especially poor nations and individuals .ChristiansAndClimate. With assets
of $195 billion, it is the 6th largest financial holding company in
the United States, operating 2,370 banking offices and 4,620 ATMs, and
providing a comprehensive line of banking, brokerage, insurance,
investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to
consumers, businesses and institutions. All projections are based on Nestle's numbers. Those who would like to contribute to the
project through the "Hero's Sunday" service can call New Bethel
Community Church at 510-881-5205.

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----In a region of the
world that is desperate for good news -- good news is on the way. The
Pentecostal Methodist Evangelical World Missions Board (PMEWMB) has
joined forces with Nestle Philippines, Inc. He also hopes that others will get excited and give to the
project.

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The document outlining theological and policy imperatives, issued by the
Evangelical Climate Initiative, was signed by leaders of evangelical Christian
denominations, mega-church pastors , Christian college presidents, and CEOs of
major evangelical world relief organizations.
U. "In addition to the coffee, there will be cash crop
development which includes corn, peanuts, squash and other vegetables
that will bring in millions to farmers along with medical and other
resources .

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Rev.S.S.S. Bancorp is the parent company of U. This project includes coffee
harvesting and the producing of 30,000 to 55,000 metric tons of coffee
over the next eight years.com or
602-296 -4626.

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Citing higher sea levels, more frequent heat waves and droughts, increased
tropical diseases, and reduction in agricultural output as likely results of
"even small rises in global temperature ," the statement declares: "This is
God's world, and any damage that we do to God's world is an offense against
God himself.
"This is a positive step based on the hope that God will help Americans
lead on this issue," Borgdorff said.
"At a bare minimum this is going to improve the living conditions of
at least 100,000 people in that area," says Anderson.

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PMEWMB and Nestle Philippines Inc. Launch $63 Million Agribusiness Project to Bring Socio-Economic Relief to the Philippines and Tsunami-Devastated Areas

"Livelihood for 10 million Filipinos must be
addressed," declared Arroyo in her State of the Nation Address. in Hayward, California.

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Other signatories include denominational leaders Jack Hayford (Foursquare
Gospel), Peter Borgdorff (Christian Reformed Church), and Berten Waggoner
(Vineyard), as well as David Neff, executive editor of Christianity Today, and
Duane Litfin, president of Wheaton College.

U.S. Bank Supports Nehemiah Ministries with Financial Education for Its Church Leaders

"A
thriving agri-business must be pushed in the rural area.
An exciting part of this project , according to Anderson, is that
people and organizations can contribute financially to support this
effort that will help so many people. New Bethel Community Church in Hayward,
California, of which Anderson himself pastors, will receive a special
offering for the project in line with its January 30 "Hero's Sunday"
service."
To contribute to or learn more about the Nestle/PMEWMB project
please go to www. To set up an interview with Bishop
Willie Anderson contact Susan Zahn at SusanZahn@wdcmedia .