September STORM Report: Stirring Up Christians for Evangelism
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Volume 10 No. 12
September 22, 2021
"But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself,
if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from
the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.”
—Acts 20:24
Stirring Up Christians
for Evangelism
by Emma Nakhla
member of Calvary OPC, Glenside, PA
The flashy, noisy boardwalk of Wildwood, New Jersey is far from physically dark, but it desperately needs to see the light of the gospel, and the Boardwalk Chapel provides this in such a unique and important way.
The Boardwalk Chapel has just wrapped up another fruitful summer! Over 175 Chapel volunteers representing four presbyteries, approximately eight OP and three PCA Churches from across the country, made up the largest group of participants in the Chapel's history. One church brought a record 40 volunteers for the week!
Opportunities and Updates
Ukraine Mission
Are you looking for an intense cross-cultural missions internship that will personally mentor you through your calling, identity in Christ, and role in God’s world mission?
The mission in Ukraine plans to offer a two-month summer internship for college upperclassmen and seminary students in the summer of 2022. Check our website for more information over the coming months.
Missionary Training Institute, South Korea
One or two ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers are desperately needed at the Missionary Training Institute (MTI) in South Korea for eight weeks from October 26 to December 21. If you are interested in this opportunity, apply now!
The Uganda Mission
There aren't many short-term missions opportunities out there these days, but our missionaries in Uganda could use encouragement and help from our churches, especially during these trying times!
The Boardwalk Chapel
The Boardwalk Chapel is already booking teams for Summer 2022! Don't miss out!
The Latest
Hurricane Ida
Earlier this month, MNA Disaster Response (PCA) invited OPC Disaster Response volunteers to aid in their effort in New Orleans. This morning, Sherry Lanier, MNA volunteer facilitator, updated us on that effort, "We have had a wonderful response to the need for volunteers! With the teams already scheduled through the end of September we will be able to complete all work orders we have received. We will be closing down our Louisiana volunteer staging site in early October." Praise the Lord for His provision! If you are feeling out of the loop and want to get notified about current needs, register on our website:
COVID-19 Pandemic Response Fund
The Committee on Diaconal Ministries continues to be concerned about the economic impact of the response to COVID by various governments around the world. It seems to be far from over. As such, while thankful for the $104,404.19 received in the OPC COVID-19 Fund, the CDM continues to keep this fund open for donations in the event of other dire requests. The CDM has disbursed $77,695 of that to brothers and sisters around the world. Thank you for your contributions and prayers!
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Short-Term Missions
OPC Disaster Response
Committee on Diaconal Ministries
David P. Nakhla
Short-Term Missions and
Disaster Response Coordinator
215-935-1007
david.nakhla@opc.org
Trish Duggan
Communications Coordinator,
Short-Term Missions and Disaster Response
Trish.duggan@opc.org
Sarah Klazinga
Administrative Assistant
Short-Term Missions and Disaster Response
Sarah.klazinga@opc.org
