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Help Fund the Volunteers in Oklahoma City
Now is the time for you to help! 124 volunteers from 36 different churches are serving in Oklahoma in July but not enough funds! Please click here to donate to the HOPEww Disaster Relief Fund.
Winter 2013 HYC in Chennai, India
Do you want to have a memorable Christmas? Then come and join us in Chennai for the winter edition of the HOPE Youth Corps (Dec 17 to 27)! Ten days of service at the Pudupattinam Center of HOPE, built in the aftermath of the 2004 tsunami which devastated the coast of Tamil Nadu.Benefit Concert Raises over $3,000 at ICMC East for Children in Africa
To kick off the first day of ICMC East, singers and dancers took to the stage last night at HOPE worldwide's Celebrate Freedom Benefit Concert.
A Story About the Power of Love
Paola, a nurse from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, went to Honduras in January 2013 with the HOPE worldwide medical brigade. Her heart was forever touched by Genesis, a five year girl, living in Chemelecon – one of San Pedro Sula’s poorest communities. Genesis came to the medical clinic that day alone to be treated by the doctors because no one at home could take her. She patiently waited in the long lines to get her vitals taken, to be seen by the doctor and then later waited in line at the pharmacy to receive her medication. Paola’s heart was moved and a month later when I was visiting the States, she sent a care package with me to bring to Genesis. A few weeks later, I was able to go back to the clinic and found Genesis (and her mom) and gave her the care package (filled with clothes, shoes, toys & goodies). I also included a photo I had taken of Paola and Genesis when the brigade was here so Genesis knew who it was from. Their hearts were moved beyond words. A little while later, I was still at the medical clinic, and Genesis came back – she had bathed, done her hair and put on her new clothes, socks and shoes and was so happy!Watch the Video Here:
I am reminded once again of the power of LOVE and how Paul reminds us that without it, we are just a resounding gong, clanging symbol, we are nothing. (1 Corinthians 13:1-3)
Note from the editor: Vanessa has moved down to Honduras to serve in the church there, you can keep up with her on her blog and recently had all her camera equipment stolen. If you would like to contribute to her replacing them click here.
A story about the power of love from Vanessa Embling on Vimeo.
I am reminded once again of the power of LOVE and how Paul reminds us that without it, we are just a resounding gong, clanging symbol, we are nothing. (1 Corinthians 13:1-3)
Note from the editor: Vanessa has moved down to Honduras to serve in the church there, you can keep up with her on her blog and recently had all her camera equipment stolen. If you would like to contribute to her replacing them click here.
Tornadoes Strike Oklahoma City Area Again
The following is a letter from Dave Tomlinson, the National Coordinator of Disaster Services for HOPE worldwide:
Good morning all,
Tornadoes have again stuck the Oklahoma City area killing at least 9 and injuring 100. I have been in contact with Church leadership and HOPE directors in Oklahoma City and St Louis. All disciples are accounted for and uninjured in both cities.
I understand from Jeff Mannel that some disciples in the Gateway City Church in St Louis do have damage to their homes as well as some minor damage to disciples' homes in Oklahoma City.
I understand from Jeff Mannel that some disciples in the Gateway City Church in St Louis do have damage to their homes as well as some minor damage to disciples' homes in Oklahoma City.
As morning has come, the damage is being assessed in areas hit by this latest line of tornadoes. I will keep you informed of any needs in these two cities.
On another tragic note, the Houston Fire Department lost five firefighters in a hotel fire last night. The Houston Chapter of HOPE worldwide and the Houston Fire Department have a great partnership for our "Protecting our Neighbors" program.
In the next week, HOPE volunteers/ICOC members will be working in Oklahoma City and its surrounding areas, St Louis as the need arises, and in Illinois helping with flood recovery.
Please join me in praying for all that were affected by these tragedies.
Dave Tomlinson | National Coordinator of Disaster Services
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