MALAWI FLOODING

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Dear Friends,

MALAWI FLOODING AND VMA CLINIC

The situation is very bad in Malawi, as reported by missionary Eric Chapman.  ORH will help the churches and people with food and restoration through Eric.  Please read his email excerpt and see the PDF which contains pictures of the dire circumstances.

“The greatest need is in the Lower Shire region.

Our mission has grown in the past 6 years in the Lower Shire to over 90 churches. I was informed today that we may have as many as 1,200 families represented in these churches. I know of many churches that have lost their buildings and whole villages have been moved to higher ground. This means that they lost everything as they fled to safety. Most village houses are made of sun-dried bricks and mud, so they simply dissolve in a flood. I have reports as well of church members being killed when their houses fell on them.

It is also sad that only 2 weeks ago they were looking at a bumper crop this year but now much of those crops were destroyed. This area has suffered the greatest in the past five years. In the midst of this suffering, our preachers and church planters have also started many new churches and thousands have been saved.”

ORH is sending $1000.00 to help.  We are hoping to send another $2000.00.  Please post the pictures and let everyone pray for the devastated churches and people of Malawi.

Malawi VMA Clinic

Please pray for the next VMA clinic which will be held in Malawi.  Many receive Christ as a result of these helpful medical clinics.  It is not unusual for over 400 to attend the clinics.  Eric Chapman sent us this plan for the clinic.

“Clinic Location; Nsunji Lowlands  Dates of Proposed Clinic: April 27, 2019   

Number of Potential Patients: 200-400

General description of clinic plan:

This location is near one of our established churches in an open area with a temporary shelter built for our doctors to view patients. Through our network of churches and pastors in the surrounding area, about 8 other churches are involved. Local chiefs and the community at large are invited. Our team arrives by 8:00 am, usually to an already gathered crowd.  After the preaching, the people line up for the doctors: children with mothers, adults, and also eye exams and glasses….”

ORH has sent $800.00 to fund this effort.  Pray for the work by Eric Chapman.

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God bless you,

The Operation Renewed Hope Family Around the World!

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NURSES UGANDA / MEDICAL SUMMIT

Thursday, April 11, 2019

Dear Friends,

Uganda Team, July 13-21, 2019

Thank you for the response about nurses for Albania in May.

In July ORH will be going to Uganda to conduct medical clinics with Missionary Keith Stensaas.  We need at least 8 nurses.  We are having to form two teams because of all the youth that desire to be a part of medical missions.  We have 50 people on the team presently; but sadly, not enough nurses.  We need at 8 more nurses so the teens can go this summer.  Please, send an email to jan@operationrenewedhope.org, if you can help us.  The teens have worked hard to train for this event.

Medical Mission Summit 2019

Thank you for praying for the Medical Mission Summit 2019, March 28-30.  There were thirteen speakers and presenters, ten adult sponsors, twenty-eight college students, and forty-one teens in attendance.  It was a blessing as they engaged true medical missionaries.

At the last service, ten young people came forward to surrender for medical missions should God open the door for them.  Several young people sought information about the Maranatha Baptist University Nursing Program for their future calling.

Bud Steadman, Director of Baptist World Mission, was the featured speaker.  Michael Fiocchi, Buddy Fitzgerald, and Dr. Tom Johnson, Baptist World Mission, represented medical missions on their respective fields. Missionary Jim Childress, Bible Baptist Fellowship, spoke explaining the work of twenty-seven years of medical missions in Panama. Captain Buddy Puryear (RET), nuclear submarine commander, spoke about his new boat ministry in the Caribbean.

Featured medical professionals were Dan Jones, PA; Dr. Harry Gibson, Dentist; Dr. Brian Barber, OD, Christy Holshouser, NP; and Ken Higgins, Optician.  Many others also contributed to the Medical Mission Summit.

ORH thanks Steven Board, Director of Development, and Susan Rasmussen, Director of Nursing.  Maranatha president, Dr. Marty Marriott, and all the staff of MBU were gracious, kind, and true servants to the young people.

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 for your specific purpose using “My preference is” then stipulate your preference.

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God bless you,

The Operation Renewed Hope Family Around the World!

(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.)

FLORENCE AND MICHAEL UPDATE

Monday, April 1, 2019

Dear Friends,

ORH is seeking ministry opportunities in the Mid-west flooding.  Please contact us, if you know someone in need.  If you are in a church desiring to minister to those in need, please contact ORH.   ORH can help.

Pastor Carl Wood of Anchor Baptist Church, Little River, SC, has written to us that Wayne Nixon’s home is finished after the damage from Hurricane Florence.  Ted Weinberg has been a great blessing to the church and the Nixon family.  ORH is thankful that so many supplied donations for this work to be completed.

“Ted and team finished the house February 21^st, and Wayne moved back into a home that was better than new.  Thank you so much for your help. Were it not for God using you and ORH, Wayne might still be displaced from his home.”

Pastor Steve Perrine and the people of Victory Baptist Church in Panama City, FL, wrote ORH concerning needed repair work from Hurricane Michael.  Insurance has settled with the Church, but the money will not cover all repairs.  Please read his last communication and pray.

“Bro. Milton, I wanted to give you an update on our church repairs and to ask for your prayers about something. We have this past Friday contracted with a roof company that has done work for our church before to fix our roof and to put our new roof on…. I covet your prayers for this part of the project to be done in a timely manner. I also would appreciate your prayers as the team I mentioned to you before…have decided not to do a spring project so they will not be coming our way in May….  I along with my men are seeking the Lord's wisdom in which steps to take next. Any advice you would have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your financial and prayerful support….  In Christ's Service,  Pastor Steve Perrine.”

If your church could send a team, please contact us.

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 for your specific purpose using “My preference is” then stipulate your preference.

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God bless you,

The Operation Renewed Hope Family Around the World!

(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.)