Thursday, October 19, 2017
Dear Friends,
Harvey
Often, it is very easy to forget
needs when those needs are not on the evening news. Although not covered by the news networks
now, there are still needs in the Harvey impact zone. Please read the report by Greg Rife who is
founder and director of Restore Ministries.”
“Jan, Quick update on our Hurricane Harvey relief
status. The homes that we are planning
to remodel have all been gutted and are nearly dry and ready for re-construction. We’ve asked churches around the country to
adopt a home or perhaps partner with another church to do so and fund raising
is under way. We have decided to assist
with reconstruction and fund raising for a couple of churches in the
Beaumont/Baytown area as well.
Specifically, we need to raise about $50,000 for Victory Bible Baptist
Church in Vidor, TX. We expect much of our time, effort and personnel to be
focused on this project. Anything you
could do to help raise funds for this project would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks for your support and
all you do. Talk to you soon. In His
Service, Greg Rife”
ORH will join with Greg in this
project pledging $10,000.00 to repair homes and churches. ORH thanks all who have donated toward Harvey
making it possible.
Irma
Marathon Baptist Church
Pastor Wielander and his church,
Marathon Baptist Church, are still caring for the people in Marathon, FL. They
are providing donated appliances, and it has been very successful. ORH helped with this project. Pastor Wielander wrote the following.
“What an unbelievable morning! We
had about 100 NEW VISITORS this morning!
Many I recognized
from around town. Some I had invited to church but have never come, but The
Lord brought them for an appliance.
I gave them the
gospel in Sunday School and main service. I told them that Jesus had another
much greater gift that He wants them to receive, forgiveness of their sins
through His blood that He shed on the cross for them. About 5 people raised
their hand wanting Jesus Christ to be their savior. Almost half raised their hand indicating they
already receive Christ as Savior.
Thank you very
much for being a continual blessing!”
Please see the PDF for pictures.
Calvary Baptist Church
Through Pastor Travis Smith of
Hillsdale Baptist Church, Tampa, FL, ORH has contacted Pastor Mike Robinson and
Calvary Baptist Church in Marathon, FL.
ORH asked for a description of the church’s situation.
“Thank you for
contacting me. It was a great blessing
to talk to you this morning. Per our
conversation, here is a synopsis of the needs at Calvary Baptist in Marathon
FL.
The most pressing
need is for a new roof. We
seriously… need to put a metal roof on
this building…. This town (and the Keys)
have been devastated by Irma. The media
aren't talking about it, but the situation is dire.
I secured a quote
for a metal roof with a 10 year warranty for $45,000…. We have a pledge for half of that
already. That leaves a remaining need of
$22,500 to get a roof put on the building….
The entire
first/ground floor of the church was flooded with 4 feet of sea water. It is completely gutted and is a total
loss. I spoke to a general contractor in
the church and we agree that the total loss is in the $100,000 range….
However! That's the situation with a church
building…. We have been distributing
food and cleaning supplies to the community in the midst of the wreckage. What a blessing! We have met many folks we may have never met
without the storm. What an opportunity
to share Jesus!
With all the
damage down here, technology isn't working just yet. The only phone working is my cell phone. Pass it on!
305-619-0253…mikemakesmusic@gmail.com.
God bless you all. Praise His
Holy Name! Mike”
Pray for this pastor. ORH hopes to help the church with $10,000.00
for repairs. Pray for the money to help
this brother in Christ restore the church.
Fort Myers, Florida
Pray for Pastor Guy Altizer and a
work team from Calvary Baptist Church in Simpsonville, SC. The team will help an elderly couple restore
their home. Pastor Altizer met the
family through Winkler Road Baptist Church, Pastor Don Strange while on another
ORH mission. Pastor Altizer needs extra
workers for this project at the end of this month. Please contact Windows of Heaven Ministries,
864-906-4647.
There is much to be done. ORH and all its friends are thankful to do
the work.
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 for your specific
purpose using “My preference is” then stipulate your preference.
God bless,
Jan Milton
Operation Renewed Hope
1017 Sage Green Ct.
Raleigh, NC 27610
910-987-5072
(As
per counsel, for the benefit of our donor’s tax deductible donations, Operation
Renewed Hope has added the following statement.
The IRS requires that Operation Renewed Hope retain control over
distribution of all donations; therefore, please use the designation
description “My preference is” before the designated reason for the
donation. Thank you for helping ORH
honor you and the IRS.)
