January STORM Report: New Year, New Opportunities?
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Volume 10 No. 1
January 28, 2021
"Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us; and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!" —Psalm 90:17
New Year, New Opportunities?
As we press on into 2021 and turn our attention toward what is normally the time for Short-Term Mission planning, we are mindful that there are still so many COVID-related unknowns.
Last summer the only OPC Short-Term Missions opportunity was The Boardwalk Chapel—and that could be the same again this summer. Yet, several mission fields are hopeful! Will you prayerfully consider being ready to say, "Send me!" if the Lord makes a clear way to go?
Pray with us that the Lord opens up opportunities to serve Him in short-term missions this summer.
The Lord is Working in Wildwood
by Tom Pfeil
2020 Evangelism Coordinator,
The Boardwalk Chapel, Wildwood, NJ
One day, while we were open air preaching on the Wildwood boardwalk, two young boys, about the age of 10, stopped to listen to the open-air preacher. I watched as they stood there listening and decided to introduce myself. They seemed confused as to what the preacher said, so I pulled them aside and sat down with them. After asking several questions, I wondered if they truly understood what it was to be a believer. They struggled to answer when asked, “What is the Gospel?”
The Latest
Five months ago David Bowles and his mother were very unexpectedly put out of their home by rising floodwater. It may be a distant memory for most of us, but they need help to get back into their home!
Tropical Storm Isaias
Presbytery of the Mid-Atlantic:
Leonardtown, Maryland
Voluneer Needs:
- Who: You!
- What: HVAC, painting prep, painters, flooring installation, finish carpentry, bathroom shower installation, tile work—there's enough for everyone!
- When: This weekend and in the next month or two! If you would like to help, contact Trish: isaiasvolunteers@opc.org. Donations are appreciated: give.opc.org!
COVID-19 Pandemic Response Fund
Yes, we continue to accept donations for the COVID-19 Pandemic Response Fund! To date, the fund has received $76,712 in generous donations. As we all know, life has changed significantly with the continued outbreak of COVID-19, and some are struggling to survive. Your donation helps.
Snapshots
Opportunities
Missionary Associate to Quebec
"English for Kids" summer camp is being considered right now and your help is needed! Love children? Planning events? How about assisting in planning the three-week summer “English for Kids” Bible Camp? You may be just who the Quebec mission is looking for!
The Boardwalk Chapel Staff 2021
If you had the opportunity to witness to someone right now, do you know what you would say? Learn how to articulate the love of Christ at an evangelism conference at the Boardwalk Chapel. Love music and performing? Applications for staff opportunities are being taken right now!
* CANCELLED *
English Camp in the Czech Republic
Sadly, due to COVID restrictions, the opportunity to serve in
English camps in the Czech Republic this summer has been cancelled.
OPC Disaster Response Midland Wrap up!
We're so thankful for our volunteers' service in Midland, Michigan to restore the homes of Glenn and Michelle Moots and Tom and Linda Kennedy! It's so wonderful to see the body of Christ caring for the body of Christ in this way!
The above list may be incomplete. Please forgive us if we've missed a volunteer! If you know of anyone who ought to be included, please e-mail us: opcdisasterresponse@opc.org.
Get the PDF summary of this STORM Report as a poster or bulletin insert.
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
