Malawi Famine Update Post 1

Malawi Relief

Thursday February 21, 2013

Dear Friends,

Rejoice in the Lord always!

Eric Chapman sent this report from a Malawi brother. They are rejoicing in the first delivery of food. Continue to pray for these dear people as they serve God in a desperate place. Thank you for giving to help these people. ORH has received $1240.00 at this time to donate.

"Letter from Pastor Magada:
February 10
Brother the relief has come in good time, we have untold situation here , there is nothing people
could do in order to get food, people are diying because of hunger, women could not make it the
paved road to collect the corn becouse of weakness, their gardens are washed away they can not
have anything to cook for food like pumpkin leaves because the gardens are water logded, when I
said the help has come in good time I do really mean the people had no hope of their life how to
survive if it were not this food coming to them. 428 bags of corn has been distributed to 56 churches which means more than 856 families has been helped with 25 kgs of corn. Our pastors and people are very thankfully to you and praise the Lord for this.YOU SAVED US FROM HUNGER!"

I hope you will continue to pray.

If you would like to donate by debit or credit card, go to www.operationrenewedhope.org and choose Network for Good.

 

If you would like to donate by check, mail the check to Operation Renewed Hope, P.O. Box 43242, Fayetteville, NC 28309. Mark Checks "Foreign Relief".

 

Go to www.orhnews.blogspot.com for most current information.

Malawi Hope and "Sandy" Report Post 27

"Malawi Hope"

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Dear Friends,

This report came in after the appeal for help from Dr. Chapman concerning the famine stricken churches in Malawi. ORH wishes to thank First Baptist Church of Glen Este for their generous donation. The church and its pastor, Brent Snook, has been wonderful friend of ORH.

Others have helped, and we thank you so much. Please read the report of the blessings.

"Dear Friends,

I have been so blessed by the out pouring of love and concern for the Christian brothers and sisters in Malawi. So many of you have given to help alleviate the famine that is gripping Malawi right now. Stephanie and I have been overwhelmed with your generosity and the people there will be also.

Yesterday we wired the funds that have come in to date so that our team on the ground can start purchasing and distributing the food to the churches. Please know we have taken every precaution to assure that this food reaches those that need it most; I hope to receive some photos of the distribution and will post those in future letters. We will send another wire around the first of March with the remainder of the funds that have yet to come in. I have received emails and calls of more offerings that churches and individuals are sending."

Pray for these dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We in American cannot even imagine the horror of being without food when a famine is brought on by climatic conditions that destroy the ability to produce food. I am thankful that our hearts make up that difference.

"Sandy" Relief

This is a report from Pastor Nate Watkins of Repentance Baptist Church. Pastor Watkins has been working to help the people of Staten Island since the very first day of "Sandy". This email came in last week. I am sorry that we could not get it to you sooner.

"Hi Jan,

THANK-YOU for the funds you have sent and your notes of encouragement… God has been blessing the ministry to hurricane victims… recently, we have seen two men (one Puerto Rican and one Italian) come to know Him… the Italian's "wife" is expecting their third child (there's a fourth from a previous marriage), and because they just found out it's a girl, she wants to give her up for adoption. He texted me this morning to see if I could talk to them today, so they are coming for lunch in about 15 minutes. Please pray first of all for her salvation and for wisdom in helping them thru the many issues in their relationship.

May the Lord richly bless you as you continue to faithfully serve Him."

Please pray that these men will be able to meet the needs of the "Sandy" victims because of your help, and that many will respond to the gospel. We must touch their hearts and reach their souls.

God bless,
Jan Milton

Operation Renewed Hope
4928 Necessary Court
Blue Springs, MO 64015
910-987-5072
www.operationrenewedhope.org
orhus@aol.com

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"Sandy" Report Post 26

"Sandy" Update"

Monday February 4, 2013

Dear Friends,

Don't forget that we have a special "Sandy" DVD. If you would like to receive this, please reply to this email. The first video is free.

 

Thank you to all who have responded to these updates. Thank you all who have donated to help ORH be a help.

Below is a letter from Pastor Baker of Victory Baptist Church in the Bronx. Please read this and rejoice in God's grace and goodness.

 

“Dear Bro Jan,

This past week has been jammed with blessings from above. There is a lady in our church that attended casually until hurricane Sandy. It was through Sandy that she and her husband decided they need to be more faithful and more involved in church. Since, they have attended just about every service and she gave a testimony yesterday that she won her first soul to Christ! (it was her best friend, a lady named Patricia).

We had no special push yesterday, and yet God gave us out largest attendance in our new building yesterday. We are praising the Lord for the 4 first time visitors as well as the 1 who trusted Christ!

We are so thankful for all that Operation Renewed Hope has done for the Bronx. Thank you so much for your prayers and investment in our community and church family.

 

I just received another bill (attached) from the architect as we are taking the next step in obtaining our Certificate of Occupancy. There will be one more after this before all the steps are taken. Thank you again and have a blessed week. Pastor Ken Baker”

Please continue to pray for these men in the New York area, as they help their neighborhoods to recover from "Sandy."

If you would like to donate by debit or credit card, go to www.operationrenewedhope.org and choose Network for Good.

If you would like to donate by check, mail the check to Operation Renewed Hope, P.O. Box 43242, Fayetteville, NC 28309. Please mark the check "USA Relief."

For more information, go to www.orhnews.blogspot.com.

God bless,
Jan Milton

Operation Renewed Hope
4928 Necessary Court
Blue Springs, MO 64015
910-987-5072
www.operationrenewedhope.org
orhus@aol.com

"Sandy" Report Post 25

Sandy Update

Friday, February 1, 2013

Dear Friends,

The work of "Sandy" Relief continues and will for some time. Below is a report from Nate Watkins about the blessing his church, Repentance Baptist Church, has had regarding the support from ORH.

Please read the two items below and pray as he and his church reach into Staten Island with hope and the gospel. The first note came shortly after New Years and the second a couple of days ago.

"Just a quick note to let you know that with the $1,000 spent for Christmas presents for kids, was a real blessing to 13 families and about 21 kids. Also, we have continued to work with several of the families that we helped with the initial load of relief blankets, food, water, bleach, etc.. And, I recently had the joy of leading the parents in one of those homes to know the Lord!"

Praise Him! Thank-you for all the help you have channeled thru us... though it has significantly increased our work load :) it has been a joy and it has enabled us to help so many people, and in many ways that we could not have done otherwise. May the Lord continue to bless your ministry, Nate Watkins"

 

This is the most recent communication from him about his good works.

"BTW, an unsaved mother and father of three little girls...just left with a bunch of food, clothes, and a couple of Costco gift cards... They were so grateful. She can't come tonight to church but he said he an a friend are coming. Getting to be friends and praying for their salvation and then to be able to help them with their relationship issues."

Thank God for the ministry opportunities that your giving has provided and will keep providing.

If you would like to give by debit or credit card, go to www.operationrenewedhope.org and choose Network for Good.

If you would like to give by check, mail checks to Operation Renewed Hope, P.O. Box 43242, Fayetteville, NC 28309. Mark the checks "USA Releif"

For the latest information, go to www.orhnews.blogspot.com.

God bless,
Jan Milton

Operation Renewed Hope
4928 Necessary Court
Blue Springs, MO 64015
910-987-5072www.operationrenewedhope.org
orhus@aol.com

"Sandy" Report Post 24

"Sandy" Update

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Dear Friends;

Below is a communication from Pastor Matt Recker about his work in Sandy. I hope you will share his report with every one you can. This is the Bible in shoe-leather. This is bearing one another's burdens. It is my great PRIVILEGE to work with these wonderful brothers who are standing by and with the people hurt in "Sandy." both in the church and community.

“Hello, Jan,

  Forgive me for not responding more promptly to your request.
  Thank you for your recent gift to those in our church who continue to have
great needs because of Sandy.
  We feel that the needs are now most right before us, in those we know in our
church congregation. Two of our families hard hit, Victor and Stacy Chan
(restaurant in the South Street Seaport) have basically no income and are
really struggling. We gave $1000 to them. We also purchased a very
excellent air purifier for Gracia Blyden, who lost everything in her
basement condominium, and Leon Lyons and his home/day care center in Far
Rockaway. We also replaced Gracia's washer/dryer which was lost in the
flood. Finally, we gave $1000 to the Lyons' family as they seek to get back
on their feet financially, to assist with their household bills, payments,
food and expenses. They have three children and one on the way, and are
quite overwhelmed.
  Thank you again for your help. Below is an email from Victor Chan of thanks
for our assistance to him.
Sincerely in Christ, Matthew Recker”

This is a thank you letter from the family mentioned in Pastor Recker's email above. It is always a blessing to get emails like this one.

"Dear Pastor
  Thank you so much and to all the supporting churches and congregations for
their generous support.
   I have to say that these have been the most trying times for me and my
family thus far.
  All of you have seriously eased our burdens, lifted our spirits and renewed
our faith!
  The support has gone to help pay our household bills, as well toward the pay
of a few key employees we need to keep on. It has been a tremendous blessing
to our family, not only financially but emotionally as well, to know someone
else truly cares for us!
   I appreciate you checking in on me and for the continuous prayers.
Gratefully, Victor"

I hope this was a real blessing. More reports are coming as we finish projects.

Pray for Pastor Baker as he meets all codes for his new building. ORH just sent $1780.00 to pay the architect finishing all legal requirements for Victory Baptist so the local government will be satisfied. This is very important. The Christian should always demonstrate submission to government authorities tasked with the care of the community.

Pray for Pastor Watkins as he works with the people of Staten Island who are in need. Operation Renewed Hope is sending more money to help him with the community victims.

God is doing great things.

If you would like to donate by debit or credit card, go to www.operationrenewedhope.org and choose Network for Good.

If you would like to donate by check, send it to Operation Renewed Hope, P.O. Box 43242, Fayetteville, NC 28309. Please mark the check "US Relief Work."

For the latest information, please go to www.orhnews.blogspot.com.

God bless,
Jan Milton

Operation Renewed Hope
4928 Necessary Court
Blue Springs, MO 64015
910-987-5072
www.operationrenewedhope.org
orhus@aol.com

"Sandy" Relief Post 23

"Sandy" Update

Monday January 7, 2013

 

Dear Friends,

ORH is happy to announce the production of a video of the work in Sandy. This video will be available in the next two weeks for shipment. If you would like to give a blessing, order these videos for your church or for family members. One video is provided free of charge. Please contact us at our email orhus@aol.com.

This is a message from Nate Watkins working with the Staten Island impact area. It is wonderful to hear of their work at Christmas time with the children in the communities impacted by "Sandy."

"Just a quick note to let you know that with the $1,000 spent for Christmas presents for kids, was a real blessing to 13 families and about 21 kids.

Also, we have continued to work with several of the families that we helped with the initial load of relief blankets, food, water, bleach, etc.. And, I recently had the joy of leading the parents in one of those homes to know the Lord! Praise Him! Thank-you for all the help you have channeled thru us... though it has significantly increased our work load :) it has been a joy and it has enabled us to help so many people, and in many ways that we could not have done otherwise.  May the Lord continue to bless your ministry, Nate Watkins="

Pastor Watkins and his wife have a love for the people that they work with.

ORH received this very nice email update from Pastor Jim Bickel.

"Dear Bro. Milton,

We have had the sheetrock tapers in and they’ve completed the job. We’re now finishing the painting. Thank you for the $2000 you sent to use for this part of the task. I can’t wait for you to see the finished product when you’re with us on Feb. 9. Pastor Jim Bickel"

Pastor Bickel and his congregation have put together care boxes for families and distributed them to the community around them. They have been actively engage with their community since the "Sandy" iimpact.

If you would like to continue to help by debit or credit card, please go to www.operationrenewedhope.com and choose Network for Good.

If you would like to give by check, please send the check to Operation Renewed Hope, PO Box 43242, Fayetteville, NC 28309. Mark the check "Sandy" Relief.

For the latest information go to www.orhnews.blogspot.com.

God bless,

Jan Milton

Operation Renewed Hope
4928 Necessary Court
Blue Springs, MO 64015
910-987-5072
www.operationrenewedhope.org
orhus@aol.com