Fiji Update

 

Friday, February 26, 2016

Dear Friends,

ORH through many people has received good information about Fiji.  Pastor Roy Delia of New Hope Baptist Church sent us information about missionary Jason Moore.  Pastor Larry Tenant, Pastor Guy Altizer, and several other people have sent us information.  Please read his report by Jason Moore.  ORH has contacted him about helping.

“Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ,  As always thank you for your prayers.  I know that the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much, and there is certainly much that needs to be effectually prayed for here in Fiji.  We were able to make it out to some of the villages on the country side north of Suva yesterday.  There is no language that has words to describe the destruction that we have seen.  Most villages are destroyed.  Fiji, a lush rainforest of vegetation and fruitfulness is entirely laid waste.  The jungle itself is no more.  Where once was a canopy of beautiful trees is nothing more than bare and broken stumps.  We visited Barotu Village where there is an Independent Baptist Church, Pastored by a national Fijian man.  All that remains is the foundation.  Several of the families from the church have lost everything.  Their houses gone, their crops destroyed, their livelihoods gone, their church building gone, some have even lost their loved ones to this storm.  I know that there is an "official" death count being reported by the media, but it is far greater than those reports.  The villagers have buried their dead and will have to mourn later as survival is their priority now.  Praise the Lord, we were able to bring some food to the village, not only for the church families but for as many as we could in Barotu Village.  We will continue to do what we can, not only in Barotu, but wherever and however the Lord leads us, including rebuilding the church, and the homes of those church families who have nothing, as well as helping others in these villages as we have opportunity.  I have attached some pictures although they cannot accurately portray the reality of the damage and destruction, and the sorrow and suffering Fiji is experiencing.  Please continue to pray, I know that our Saviour's strength is made perfect in weakness, and these people need to know this as well.  God bless.  Vinaka Vake Levu,  Bro. Jason Moore”

We want to thank the many who have made such a strong effort to get information to us about the missionaries and people in Fiji.  We currently have contacted Missionary Michael Ball and Paul Daku.  They also are directing us to many who are in need of assistance.  As soon as possible, they hope to have information to us.  ORH has committed $3000.00 of help at this time.

All have assured us they will give the gospel to the people.

Please download the pdf pictures of the disaster that Jason Moore is facing.

If you wish to give by credit or debit card, please go to www.operationrenewedhope.org and choose “Network for Good.”  Please designate the gift “International Relief.”

If you wish to give by check, please send the check to Operation Renewed Hope, P.O. Box 43242, Fayetteville, NC 28309.  Please designate the gift “International Relief.”

God bless,

Jan Milton

Operation Renewed Hope

1017 Sage Green Ct.

Raleigh, NC 27610

910-987-5072

jan@operationrenewedhope.org

www.operationrenewedhope.org

Celebrating 25 Years of Ministry -ORH

Dear Friends,

In 2017, Operation Renewed Hope will be celebrating its 25^th anniversary.  Over the last 25 years, God has enabled us to minister in over 40 countries through evangelistic medical clinics, relief work, and disaster relief efforts.  It is our joy to report, that thousands have made decisions for Christ making it possible for many churches to be established and strengthened.  In addition to these efforts, ORH has provided hundreds of Christian servants around the world to serve God with their talents both in the United States and on the mission fields of the world.

We are considering an Alaskan cruise to celebrate 25 years of service.  This cruise would be in the month of July and/or early August and would originate on the West Coast.  The cost of the cruise would be approximately $1,000.00 per person with double occupancy and does not include  airfare.  We anticipate the length of the cruise to be 7 days.

All who have ever worked in any capacity with ORH are urged to consider coming to the cruise.  This is just one more “Family Reunion.”

If you have the slightest interest, please let us know.  Even if you do not go, we at least will know that many would consider participating if at all possible.

Our greatest fear, in offering this possibility, is that people will go on this cruise and not on a mission.  Even though this is a special time for ORH and its many friends, please, do not do this.  There are too many souls to reach with the gospel of Christ through your participation on a team.

Please, respond by email as quickly as possible so we can know if we should pursue this idea.

God bless,

Jan Milton

Operation Renewed Hope

1017 Sage Green Ct.

Raleigh, NC 27610

910-987-5072

Jan@operationrenewedhope.org

Blessings in South Carolina

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Dear Friends,

As ORH goes forward, it is often our privilege to rejoice in the way God’s people help us to help those in real need.  One such instance is Mrs. Betty Vest an elderly lady in the Columbia, SC flood area.   She is a widow whose husband was a preacher in the area where she resides outside of Columbia.  Her single wide trailer was damaged in the flooding from hurricane “Joaquin.”

David Smith, music director at Grace Baptist Church in West Columbia, SC, and his pastor, Bill Egerdahl sought to help Mrs. Vest.  Their church’s efforts in behalf of those in “Joaquin,” especially Mrs. Vest has been a true ministry of “pure religion”.  They have restored Mrs. Vest’s trailer and worked with many more in the area.  Download the pictures from the work on Mrs. Vest’s home and rejoice in the good work.

Recently, I preached at Congaree Baptist Church and saw the water force that caused the damage to their church and to Mrs. Vest’s trailer.  The people of the church were solid as a rock in their support of their church as they filled the temporary church room with their pastor, Brother Driggers.  The church and pastor send their thanks to all who have helped them to get into their buildings again and have services.  Although their main auditorium is far from ready, they are rejoicing to be in their fellowship room holding services and told me over and over to thank others who have helped them.

Those of you who have worked, ORH says thank you.  Please continue to consider an offering to Congaree Baptist Church.

If you wish to give by credit or debit card, please go to www.operationrenewedhope.org and choose “Network for Good.”  Please designate the gift “Domestic Relief.”

If you wish to give by check, please send the check to Operation Renewed Hope, P.O. Box 43242, Fayetteville, NC 28309.  Please designate the gift “Domestic Relief.”

God bless,

Jan Milton

Operation Renewed Hope

1017 Sage Green Ct.

Raleigh, NC 27610

910-987-5072

jan@operationrenewedhope.org

www.operationrenewedhope.org

India Leper Clinic

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Dear Friends,

Operation Renewed Hope is so thankful to work with Dr. John Paul Moses in Bangalore. India.  Dr. Moses works with ORH as a Village Medical Assistant.  He conducts medical clinics on week-ends with funds supplied by ORH.  We want to thank Dr. Jim Starr of Vision 2020 Asia for connecting us to Dr. Moses.  Please read the report given by Dr. Moses.

“Nalgonda District Leprosy Colony Visit Report Feb. 2016, 08-02-2016,  Dear Uncle Jan,  As you know that we have been working among the lepers in India, we were able to go to Nalgonda district lepers colony (700 miles from the place where we live) again this year and continued with our work taking the gospel. We arrived here on Saturday midnight with some supplies at around 1:30 am.
     On the Sunday morning, along with the local pastor, we attended the Sunday worship.  I was given the opportunity to preach to the people who had gathered for the church worship as well as the medical clinic.  This is a remote village, isolated exclusively for lepers by the government. Of the 95   people who attended, 11 of them made their decisions for Christ. It was a very special moment for everyone and we all rejoiced and Praised God...!  I spoke to them about the dejected life of the woman with the issue of blood from Mark 5:25-34. How Jesus made her whole from being unclean. She had faith, that Jesus could heal her.  Both physically and spiritually and she was made whole.  I taught them how to get saved quoting from Roman's 10:9-13. And how a spiritually unclean person could be washed from sins by the blood of Jesus forever...!

     Mom and Titus spoke to the children, taught them few songs, shared a small story about Zaccheus. We also provided everyone who came in with a special non-vegetarian lunch. They had plenty of it and were satisfied.
     I thank you uncle Jan and operation renewed hope for being able to contribute generously towards this ministry. Please go through the pictures.  We distributed bandages and large cotton rolls, pain medicines and multivitamin, minerals and antacids.
     The pastor took us to another part of the village where he is praying to renovate his existing shelter for people togather. At presently they do not have windows and flooring, and the height of the walls are short.  Kindly pray for this need, that God would provide soon as they need to do this before the summer starts. Already we could feel the midday heat. Last year several people lost their lives to a destructing heat wave in this region.
     Hope that you would continue to pray for me and my family our health, safety and protection to do more work in the days to come.  With sincere gratitude and thankfulness. In Christ,  Dr John Paul Moses”

ORH hopes to have many such medical doctors working with the medical village assistant around the world in the future.

The cost of the week-end clinic was $1145.00.  We have sent $500.00 immediately to Dr. Moses.  We are hoping to send another $500 shortly.

If you wish to give by credit or debit card, please go to www.operationrenewedhope.org and choose “Network for Good.”  Please designate the gift “Village Medical Asstant.”

If you wish to give by check, please send the check to Operation Renewed Hope, P.O. Box 43242, Fayetteville, NC 28309.  Please designate the gift “Village Medical Assistant.”

God bless,

Jan Milton

Operation Renewed Hope

1017 Sage Green Ct.

Raleigh, NC 27610

910-987-5072

jan@operationrenewedhope.org

www.operationrenewedhope.org

Dominican Republic

Friday, February 5, 2016

Dear Friends,

Uganda 2016 was great.  Over 250 came to Christ.  The team was greatly blessed.

Operation Renewed Hope will be taking a medical team to the Dominican Republic May 21-29 of 2016.

Currently, we need at least two more care givers such as an MD, DO, PA, or NP.

We need an optometrist also.

We also need at least 5 more nurses.

We need at least 5 more non-medical personnel.

Please go to www.orhmission.blogspot.com to see the trip sheet on this trip.

Please contact us immediately, if you are available.

God bless,

Jan Milton

Operation Renewed Hope

1017 Sage Green Ct.

Raleigh, NC 27610

910-987-5072

Jan@operationrenewedhope.org

www.operationrenewedhope.org