In the last few months, the people of the North Thompson Pastoral Charge have been moved to respond to events taking place beyond our region.  The Church Women of the Church of St Paul sent contributions to the Canadian Red Cross as a result of the tragedy in Lac-Mégantic.  They and Clearwater United Church responded to the United Church Alberta flood appeal by donating through the Mission and Service Fund, while the Church of St Paul gave funds directly to High River United Church.  The Clearwater United Church has also sent funds gathered at fund raising events to Darby Memorial United Church in Bella Bella to be used to assist their community as it recovers from arson and vandalism.