I need the help of a few people to work on a project with me back up in Bucyrus. This is an opportunity to help a family that has sacrificed much to help their community after flooding in late 2007. Servants Unite sent a number of volunteers up and I spent two weeks helping Linn Ash organize intake, assessments, and volunteer teams following unprecedented flooding across Northern Ohio. Here's a reference from the blog from the first day we worked there.
Now Linn's family needs our help. They are accustomed to being the helpers, not the helped so the need for assistance is uncomfortable for them. Linn has strong faith, but physical issues are getting to be a problem. Since our work there, her family has found they have a couple different, rare genetic diseases. The symptoms of those are racking up some disabilities for Linn, her husband Tim, and their kids. Their two story house is getting to be a problem.
They were able to buy a ranch house this week. It needs a couple doors widened and maybe a ramp built as well as normal pre-move in prep. Then we need to help them move and prepare their current home for sale. That will involve some additional destruction/light construction work. Selling season starts in Spring, but I'm sure they'll want to have that stresser taken care of as soon as possible.
If you think you'll be able to help me on Saturdays or Sundays over the coming weeks, or you can lead work on a week day, please send me an email. I'll add you to my list and keep you notified as work dates solidify so you can determine whether you can help those days. If you can, please pray for the Ash family and for God to use His people to meet their physical needs. There may also be need for some materials. If you'd like to help out with those, please email me as well.
Thanks guys!
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
The Gathering
We've sent several crews to Chalmette, Louisiana to work with The Gathering church plant. The community center/ex bowling alley has been a long time coming, but they are on their final push to get it up and running.
They need help. If you can take a team down before the end of the year, small or large, who knows how to help with their needs or be a good assistant to someone who does. Here's the latest update from Aaron and Matt:
We wanted to send a quick update regarding the progress at the Gathering Place...i've been working with multiple small adult teams to finish this by the end of the year. and then it became "Project 52"--with God's help, would it be possible to finish the place in 52 days like He did with Nehemiah. We are in the 4th week and have certainly seen answered prayer--the workers He has provided, the materials donated, money provided, and safety afforded as well. Matt, our pastor, sent this update out, so I'm passing on to you....thanks for reading and loving us.
Really, can words sum up these pictures. It is amazing to see what has happened in just a few days. Who would have thought toilets would have been such an exciting picture. I will have a lot more pictures to show next week.
By the grace of God,we are moving so quickly in the completion of this building. It is amazing to watch the church in action, being used by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Praise God, all Glory to HIM.
They need help. If you can take a team down before the end of the year, small or large, who knows how to help with their needs or be a good assistant to someone who does. Here's the latest update from Aaron and Matt:
We wanted to send a quick update regarding the progress at the Gathering Place...i've been working with multiple small adult teams to finish this by the end of the year. and then it became "Project 52"--with God's help, would it be possible to finish the place in 52 days like He did with Nehemiah. We are in the 4th week and have certainly seen answered prayer--the workers He has provided, the materials donated, money provided, and safety afforded as well. Matt, our pastor, sent this update out, so I'm passing on to you....thanks for reading and loving us.
Really, can words sum up these pictures. It is amazing to see what has happened in just a few days. Who would have thought toilets would have been such an exciting picture. I will have a lot more pictures to show next week.
By the grace of God,we are moving so quickly in the completion of this building. It is amazing to watch the church in action, being used by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Praise God, all Glory to HIM.
Friday, September 17, 2010
9/16 Ohio Tornadoes
Looks like there are a couple of small property damage areas after last night's storms. If anyone knows of others, or people who need help cleaning up storm damage, please get in contact with me.
Athens area
An apparent tornado overturned several trailers at the Pine Aire Village mobile home park in The Plains. It then destroyed part of the high school football stands and press box where a girl's soccer game was in progress. Fortunately all participants and spectators got to shelter before it hit. Final damage I have been able to find then is an auto repair shop on the east side of Athens. Nobody was killed, but a few people had minor injuries from being tumbled in their mobile homes with their belongings.
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You can see a local photographers images from last night here
More news stories will be available at Athens newspapers' sites
Athens News
Athens Messenger
Wooster Area:
Damage appears to be limited to some treas and the Ohio State University Agriculture Research and Development Center. Again, nobody was killed and there was only 1 very minor injury reported.
The Daily Record Newspaper Site
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Delaware County
Olentangy High School lost some gym roof. Again, no injuries and crews were working on recovering the roof overnight and this morning.
Athens area
An apparent tornado overturned several trailers at the Pine Aire Village mobile home park in The Plains. It then destroyed part of the high school football stands and press box where a girl's soccer game was in progress. Fortunately all participants and spectators got to shelter before it hit. Final damage I have been able to find then is an auto repair shop on the east side of Athens. Nobody was killed, but a few people had minor injuries from being tumbled in their mobile homes with their belongings.
View Larger Map
You can see a local photographers images from last night here
More news stories will be available at Athens newspapers' sites
Athens News
Athens Messenger
Wooster Area:
Damage appears to be limited to some treas and the Ohio State University Agriculture Research and Development Center. Again, nobody was killed and there was only 1 very minor injury reported.
The Daily Record Newspaper Site
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Delaware County
Olentangy High School lost some gym roof. Again, no injuries and crews were working on recovering the roof overnight and this morning.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Earl
This is a large and powerful Katrina like storm. Likewise the damage it has the potential to cause is similar. If it skips off the outer banks and heads back out to sea, land impact will be minimal, but it's track continues to trend towards land. Running up the coast could subject the entire New England seacoast to hurricane force winds and some surge. While the worst case is not currently in the forecast, if it were to come up the Hudson River, Chesapeake, or other estuaries like Katrina came up the MRGO the result would be catastrophic.
After Katrina, the press tracked down worst case scenarios that actually could be much worse. Among these is a Category 2 or stronger coming into New York City. Transportation, communications, and power would all be destroyed in an area of much higher population density than New Orleans was.
PRAY!
If the worst happens this weekend (another Labor Day weekend storm?) I'll have instructions for how we can help.
Anyone feel like a road trip Friday night?
Servants Unite!
After Katrina, the press tracked down worst case scenarios that actually could be much worse. Among these is a Category 2 or stronger coming into New York City. Transportation, communications, and power would all be destroyed in an area of much higher population density than New Orleans was.
PRAY!
If the worst happens this weekend (another Labor Day weekend storm?) I'll have instructions for how we can help.
Anyone feel like a road trip Friday night?
Servants Unite!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Pakistan flooding disaster is REALLY bad.
This CNN article outlines the suffering currently in Pakistan. Not that there is much our organization can do, but there are a massive amount of people without homes, food, water, and the basics.
Roughly 4 million people are homeless from mammoth flooding that covered much of Pakistan for three weeks. Hundreds of health facilities are damaged or destroyed. Millions are at risk for deadly waterborne diseases from the filthy flood waters.
Officials estimate the death toll between 1,500 and 1,600, but Kapadia says he thinks the numbers could skyrocket as water recedes and more bodies and animals surface.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Five Year Anniversary
Five years ago the McGuire family took our first beach vacation to Gulf Shores, Alabama. If you told me then that I'd know the highways down to and around the Gulf of Mexico like the back of my hand, the geography of which city is where, who lives in any of those places I would have never believed it. I and many of you have now been to so many of the beaches, churches, and restaurants, worked in people's homes, gained lifetime friends, and have come to feel we have a home and family in the lower latitudes of our country.
Five years ago hurricane Katrina converted the beach road along Gulf Shores where my family had played with the fishes a few days before into open ocean. Floating casinos in Mississippi were made beached hulks. Hundreds of thousands of homes, churches, businesses, and livelihoods were washed away by the waves and the water along with several thousand people's lives.
Thousands of us now know our way around post disaster Slidell, Bayou La Batre, Chalmette, New Orleans, Mandeville. We will never forget the people who's homes we have cleaned out and rebuilt, the friends we worked with, and the brotherly love we experienced working in New Orleans.
In those 5 years, we have also served in Iowa, Houston, Galveston, and Bucyrus here in Ohio. Some of us have gone on to other mission work as a result of our experience and have engaged others. I'm sure, like you, my outlook, priorities, and life is now quite different than it was before my involvement in relief work with you brothers and sisters.
The work has slowed and we've gone back to our lives for the most part. I'm back to working a full time IT Security job again. I'm at AEP downtown working to secure the gridSmart project. Our hearts for missions and relieving the suffering of those stricken by disaster, however, are still strong.
With the projected path of Hurricane Earl inching closer and closer to North Carolina and the New England states, we are reminded of the mission God put before us 5 years ago. Then we saw thousands of people in dire circumstances. Third world calamity conditions, right here in the USA. We know we risk a storm like Katrina, Ike, or even the localized flooding we've seen in Nashville and other places this past year will continue to require the skills we've built over the last 5 years.
Servants Unite, though dormant currently is ready to spin up when the need for volunteers to serve in disaster relief rises again. I remain committed to continuing the mission with you whether we need to send volunteers to Cape Hatteras next week or Miami next year. Keep monitoring the blog for updates and needs.
John McGuire
President
Servants Unite!
Five years ago hurricane Katrina converted the beach road along Gulf Shores where my family had played with the fishes a few days before into open ocean. Floating casinos in Mississippi were made beached hulks. Hundreds of thousands of homes, churches, businesses, and livelihoods were washed away by the waves and the water along with several thousand people's lives.
Thousands of us now know our way around post disaster Slidell, Bayou La Batre, Chalmette, New Orleans, Mandeville. We will never forget the people who's homes we have cleaned out and rebuilt, the friends we worked with, and the brotherly love we experienced working in New Orleans.
In those 5 years, we have also served in Iowa, Houston, Galveston, and Bucyrus here in Ohio. Some of us have gone on to other mission work as a result of our experience and have engaged others. I'm sure, like you, my outlook, priorities, and life is now quite different than it was before my involvement in relief work with you brothers and sisters.
The work has slowed and we've gone back to our lives for the most part. I'm back to working a full time IT Security job again. I'm at AEP downtown working to secure the gridSmart project. Our hearts for missions and relieving the suffering of those stricken by disaster, however, are still strong.
With the projected path of Hurricane Earl inching closer and closer to North Carolina and the New England states, we are reminded of the mission God put before us 5 years ago. Then we saw thousands of people in dire circumstances. Third world calamity conditions, right here in the USA. We know we risk a storm like Katrina, Ike, or even the localized flooding we've seen in Nashville and other places this past year will continue to require the skills we've built over the last 5 years.
Servants Unite, though dormant currently is ready to spin up when the need for volunteers to serve in disaster relief rises again. I remain committed to continuing the mission with you whether we need to send volunteers to Cape Hatteras next week or Miami next year. Keep monitoring the blog for updates and needs.
John McGuire
President
Servants Unite!
Friday, June 11, 2010
Disaster update from Lutheran Disaster Services
This seems like a sound assessment so I thought I'd share. I have to note, however, that our friends in Bayou La Batre and at The Gathering in Chalmette, Louisiana are always looking for financial and volunteer assistance. Their ministries are going to be particularly in demand and can be that much more effective in this oil response in their communities.
Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
We continue to monitor the devastating oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and pray fervently for all those who have been affected. Indeed, while the long-term effects of this tragedy will be felt by all of us, for those whose lives and livelihoods have been directly impacted, the needs for help are acute and overwhelming.
Earlier this week, Jessica Vermilyea, disaster coordinator with Lutheran Social Services of the South, took part in an ecumenical listening tour into the bayou marsh areas of Plaquemines Parish in southeastern Louisiana. As part of this group, Jessica heard from fishermen, business owners, and other local leaders about how the oil spill is affecting them, even as many of them continue to struggle with recovery from Hurricane Katrina.
We have received numerous inquiries from Lutherans around the country about volunteering in some capacity along the Gulf Coast. At this moment, only people who are being specifically trained and equipped by BP are being permitted to work directly in the clean-up process. This has much to do with the health and safety risks of handling the crude oil. In the future, opportunities may emerge for other types of volunteer roles, and each state in the area is receiving names of volunteers who are interested in helping. To register, follow one of the following links:
• Louisiana: volunteerlouisiana.gov
• Mississippi: volunteermississippi.org
• Florida: volunteerfloridadisaster.org
• Alabama: servealabama.gov
Several questions have been raised about whether a national funding appeal should be launched in response to this tragedy. Our commitment has always been that we will find the most efficient ways possible to use financial contributions to meet unmet needs that arise from disaster. At this time, BP has pledged that it is their responsibility to pay for all costs related to clean-up as well as to reimburse those who have experienced a loss of income as a result of the spill, and anyone seeking to file a claim can do so directly through the BP Web site. Given the unique nature of this situation, we will not be seeking funding for this response.
Instead, we lift up the unfolding needs of those in the many states affected by flooding and tornadoes so far this spring, including as recently as this past weekend in Ohio, Michigan, and Illinois. I ask you to consider giving a gift to support the responses getting underway in places like Yazoo City, Mississippi and Nashville, Tennessee. Click here to give today.
In the mean time, we will continue to listen for emerging unmet needs along the Gulf Coast and for meaningful ways that we might engage there. As we do, I ask for your continued prayers for the beautiful land and people of the Gulf Coast as they struggle to overcome this continuing tragedy.
In service,
Rev. Kevin A. Massey, Director
Lutheran Disaster Response
Bringing Help and Hope...
Phone: 773-380-2748
Fax: 773-380-2493
Visit us on the Web at LDR.org
Are you on Facebook? Join the cause.
Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
We continue to monitor the devastating oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and pray fervently for all those who have been affected. Indeed, while the long-term effects of this tragedy will be felt by all of us, for those whose lives and livelihoods have been directly impacted, the needs for help are acute and overwhelming.
Earlier this week, Jessica Vermilyea, disaster coordinator with Lutheran Social Services of the South, took part in an ecumenical listening tour into the bayou marsh areas of Plaquemines Parish in southeastern Louisiana. As part of this group, Jessica heard from fishermen, business owners, and other local leaders about how the oil spill is affecting them, even as many of them continue to struggle with recovery from Hurricane Katrina.
We have received numerous inquiries from Lutherans around the country about volunteering in some capacity along the Gulf Coast. At this moment, only people who are being specifically trained and equipped by BP are being permitted to work directly in the clean-up process. This has much to do with the health and safety risks of handling the crude oil. In the future, opportunities may emerge for other types of volunteer roles, and each state in the area is receiving names of volunteers who are interested in helping. To register, follow one of the following links:
• Louisiana: volunteerlouisiana.gov
• Mississippi: volunteermississippi.org
• Florida: volunteerfloridadisaster.org
• Alabama: servealabama.gov
Several questions have been raised about whether a national funding appeal should be launched in response to this tragedy. Our commitment has always been that we will find the most efficient ways possible to use financial contributions to meet unmet needs that arise from disaster. At this time, BP has pledged that it is their responsibility to pay for all costs related to clean-up as well as to reimburse those who have experienced a loss of income as a result of the spill, and anyone seeking to file a claim can do so directly through the BP Web site. Given the unique nature of this situation, we will not be seeking funding for this response.
Instead, we lift up the unfolding needs of those in the many states affected by flooding and tornadoes so far this spring, including as recently as this past weekend in Ohio, Michigan, and Illinois. I ask you to consider giving a gift to support the responses getting underway in places like Yazoo City, Mississippi and Nashville, Tennessee. Click here to give today.
In the mean time, we will continue to listen for emerging unmet needs along the Gulf Coast and for meaningful ways that we might engage there. As we do, I ask for your continued prayers for the beautiful land and people of the Gulf Coast as they struggle to overcome this continuing tragedy.
In service,
Rev. Kevin A. Massey, Director
Lutheran Disaster Response
Bringing Help and Hope...
Phone: 773-380-2748
Fax: 773-380-2493
Visit us on the Web at LDR.org
Are you on Facebook? Join the cause.
Monday, June 07, 2010
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Welcome to Hurricane Season 2010
A weekend tropical cyclone got a head start on Central America where the death toll is rising and a sinkhole of dimensions difficult to believe has opened in Guatamala City after mudslides from the torrential rains. I have a note into our friend Tim Hines who works missions in Honduras to verify all is well with their work there.
The US National Weather Service predicts an active season in this article
NOAA also has a FAQ on how a Gulf of Mexico hurricane may effect, or be effected by the oil plume. For those of us who have already shoveled crude out of people's living rooms in Chalmette from the Katrina damaged refinery, this will probably be more of the same.
It's hard to believe it's been nearly 5 years since we began the post Katrina cleanup. Though the past year has been quiet we're already to respond if needed again this year. When the need appears to be there, I'll investigate whether Servants Unite can be of assistance and get the word out to you all scheduling trips. Till then, be praying for a lighter than predicted season and for opportunities to be Christ to people in their distress.
The US National Weather Service predicts an active season in this article
“If this outlook holds true, this season could be one of the more active on record,” said Jane Lubchenco, Ph.D., under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator. “The greater likelihood of storms brings an increased risk of a landfall. In short, we urge everyone to be prepared.”
NOAA also has a FAQ on how a Gulf of Mexico hurricane may effect, or be effected by the oil plume. For those of us who have already shoveled crude out of people's living rooms in Chalmette from the Katrina damaged refinery, this will probably be more of the same.
It's hard to believe it's been nearly 5 years since we began the post Katrina cleanup. Though the past year has been quiet we're already to respond if needed again this year. When the need appears to be there, I'll investigate whether Servants Unite can be of assistance and get the word out to you all scheduling trips. Till then, be praying for a lighter than predicted season and for opportunities to be Christ to people in their distress.
Monday, May 03, 2010
If you are wondering if volunteers are needed in Tennessee...
I don't believe so yet. Though it sounds pretty bad around Nashville in the press this morning, here's the update I got this morning from Southern Baptist Disaster Relief. If I get more info, I'll post to servantsunite.blogspot.com
Storm System Sweeps Across the Central and Southern States
Storms over the weekend caused tornadoes and flooding in Tennessee, killing at least six. David Acres, Tennessee state disaster relief director, says, “The cities of Nashville and Lavergne, Tenn., have been declared disaster areas.” The American Red Cross (ARC) has opened shelters, but the shelter population has remained small. Acres says, “We have been in contact with ARC, and they have not needed a Tennessee disaster relief kitchen.” Tennessee Baptist Convention has also been in contact with emergency managers, and they stand ready to assist with debris removal or mudout of houses.
The storm system also left a path of destruction in Arkansas, Alabama, and Mississippi and was moving through Kentucky and Georgia late Sunday evening. One death was reported and a state of emergency declared in Arkansas. Three deaths were reported Sunday morning in Mississippi. Pray for Southern Baptist volunteers working to help their neighbors in these states. As daylight comes and the system continues to move east, many will be out assessing damage, running chainsaws, and cleaning up flooded homes.
Storm System Sweeps Across the Central and Southern States
Storms over the weekend caused tornadoes and flooding in Tennessee, killing at least six. David Acres, Tennessee state disaster relief director, says, “The cities of Nashville and Lavergne, Tenn., have been declared disaster areas.” The American Red Cross (ARC) has opened shelters, but the shelter population has remained small. Acres says, “We have been in contact with ARC, and they have not needed a Tennessee disaster relief kitchen.” Tennessee Baptist Convention has also been in contact with emergency managers, and they stand ready to assist with debris removal or mudout of houses.
The storm system also left a path of destruction in Arkansas, Alabama, and Mississippi and was moving through Kentucky and Georgia late Sunday evening. One death was reported and a state of emergency declared in Arkansas. Three deaths were reported Sunday morning in Mississippi. Pray for Southern Baptist volunteers working to help their neighbors in these states. As daylight comes and the system continues to move east, many will be out assessing damage, running chainsaws, and cleaning up flooded homes.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Prayers for Entire Pacific Basin
This quake in Chili is a MAJOR disaster. At magnitude 8.8 it is 1000 times the power of the Haiti quake. Read more here. Nine foot tsunami waves have been measured near the epicenter and are traveling out through the entire ocean. They are due into Hawaii soon and anywhere with a Pacific coast is subject to waves higher or lower than this when it gets there. This is a disaster in progress. Prayers people get away in time and that loss of life is minimized across the world and near the epicenter, a very heavily populated portion of South America.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Project Opportunity to benefit Haiti
Southern Baptists Disaster Relief is a well oiled machine. They are collecting Buckets of Hope to ship to Haitians who are homeless, hungry, and generally miserable. More information about the things they have going on are here
Be keeping up on www.lifeline.org for their needs and trip plans. Commercial flights are resuming into Port Au Prince soon and there will be opportunities to go work if you are interested.
I have friends who have been and one who is there this week. This is typical disorganized disaster relief work, but to a whole new degree. If you plan to go you will want to be sure you are working with a well established organization who knows the lay of the land well and has connections with the community down there.
Be keeping up on www.lifeline.org for their needs and trip plans. Commercial flights are resuming into Port Au Prince soon and there will be opportunities to go work if you are interested.
I have friends who have been and one who is there this week. This is typical disorganized disaster relief work, but to a whole new degree. If you plan to go you will want to be sure you are working with a well established organization who knows the lay of the land well and has connections with the community down there.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Trauma Docs Requested for Haiti Relief
Please forward this information to others who may be able to help...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is requesting physicians of specific specialities to deploy with the National Disaster Medical Assistance teams to Haiti. The need is for trauma surgeons, orthopedists, anesthesiologists, and others with experience in treating crush injuries. Volunteers must be able to serve for at least 2 weeks, and be willing to live and work in spartan conditions.
Preference will be given to physicians who are Creole or French speakers, and to those currently credentialed through the Medical Reserve Corps in their home state, or the ESAR-VHP program (Emergency Services Advanced Registration of Volunteer Health Personnel).
These volunteers will need to be credentialed as temporary federal employees and will need to be able to provide credentialing paperwork as soon as asked. Credentialing normally takes about a week. Volunteers with these clinical skills should contact Michala Koch at Michala.Koch@hhs.gov. Not everyone who wishes to help will necessarily be deployed, and those without the requisite skills may not receive a direct response.
For medical professionals wishing to help in this way in future relief efforts, please take a few minutes to learn about the Medical Reserve Corps, identify your local unit, and register to become part of the corps. To do so, visit www.medicalreservecorps.gov. This is the channel through which medical volunteers are deployed immediately following an event, and only those registered beforehand are likely to be deployed.
Thank you for your service!
Mike Nevergall
Assistant Director
Lutheran Disaster Response
Bringing Help and Hope...
Phone: 773-380-2748
Fax: 773-380-2493
Visit us on the Web at LDR.org
Are you on Facebook? Join the cause.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is requesting physicians of specific specialities to deploy with the National Disaster Medical Assistance teams to Haiti. The need is for trauma surgeons, orthopedists, anesthesiologists, and others with experience in treating crush injuries. Volunteers must be able to serve for at least 2 weeks, and be willing to live and work in spartan conditions.
Preference will be given to physicians who are Creole or French speakers, and to those currently credentialed through the Medical Reserve Corps in their home state, or the ESAR-VHP program (Emergency Services Advanced Registration of Volunteer Health Personnel).
These volunteers will need to be credentialed as temporary federal employees and will need to be able to provide credentialing paperwork as soon as asked. Credentialing normally takes about a week. Volunteers with these clinical skills should contact Michala Koch at Michala.Koch@hhs.gov. Not everyone who wishes to help will necessarily be deployed, and those without the requisite skills may not receive a direct response.
For medical professionals wishing to help in this way in future relief efforts, please take a few minutes to learn about the Medical Reserve Corps, identify your local unit, and register to become part of the corps. To do so, visit www.medicalreservecorps.gov. This is the channel through which medical volunteers are deployed immediately following an event, and only those registered beforehand are likely to be deployed.
Thank you for your service!
Mike Nevergall
Assistant Director
Lutheran Disaster Response
Bringing Help and Hope...
Phone: 773-380-2748
Fax: 773-380-2493
Visit us on the Web at LDR.org
Are you on Facebook? Join the cause.
Haiti updates/Links
Really great new photos
Please pray unceasing for the people of Haiti and those ministering to them.
Lifeline, a Westerville, Ohio based (stateside) mission who has been active in Grand Goave Haiti for 30 years. I'll keep postings here of immediate needs and when trip opportunities become available. Servants Unite is not funded to cover the cost of international relief trips unfortunately, but people are asking about the opportunities to go.
Doug and Amy Reichley are "two buckeyes in Haiti" They are in Gressier with their new baby boy and working on adopting a Hatian boy. They may have to come home soon if they can get his paperwork in order to come to the US. Amy's parents are setting up this additional organization to fund the rebuilding of a destroyed orphanage in their christian village.
Our friends at the Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ disaster relief organization have been at international disaster relief for 30 years.
All of the above are working, even in this tragedy, to bring people to Christ. Doug and Amy report over 300 people there have accepted His grace and salvation since the quake a week ago!
Please pray unceasing for the people of Haiti and those ministering to them.
Lifeline, a Westerville, Ohio based (stateside) mission who has been active in Grand Goave Haiti for 30 years. I'll keep postings here of immediate needs and when trip opportunities become available. Servants Unite is not funded to cover the cost of international relief trips unfortunately, but people are asking about the opportunities to go.
Doug and Amy Reichley are "two buckeyes in Haiti" They are in Gressier with their new baby boy and working on adopting a Hatian boy. They may have to come home soon if they can get his paperwork in order to come to the US. Amy's parents are setting up this additional organization to fund the rebuilding of a destroyed orphanage in their christian village.
Our friends at the Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ disaster relief organization have been at international disaster relief for 30 years.
All of the above are working, even in this tragedy, to bring people to Christ. Doug and Amy report over 300 people there have accepted His grace and salvation since the quake a week ago!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Haiti
The more news comes out, the worse the effects sound. This is a place totally unprepared for such an event where people barely make it day to day as it is. Haiti has incredible poverty and risk to life and loss without a major earthquake. Look here for more information on how we can help as it becomes available. You can find a first hand account of one of the missionaries I know down there at this link.
Personally I'm asking for prayers for lifeline.org missionaries Gretchen, who is in-country with a team, and her husband Bob who is still in Westerville. I can imagine how he has felt all night and this morning. Also, pray for our close friends Doug and Amy Reichley, a young couple with a new son and a new adopted Haitian son this past year who are missionaries in the epicenter as well. All of them are OK after the quake, but lack of resources, poor communications, social instability, and disease will be immense problems for everyone on the island of Hispaniola in the coming days and weeks.
Personally I'm asking for prayers for lifeline.org missionaries Gretchen, who is in-country with a team, and her husband Bob who is still in Westerville. I can imagine how he has felt all night and this morning. Also, pray for our close friends Doug and Amy Reichley, a young couple with a new son and a new adopted Haitian son this past year who are missionaries in the epicenter as well. All of them are OK after the quake, but lack of resources, poor communications, social instability, and disease will be immense problems for everyone on the island of Hispaniola in the coming days and weeks.
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