March STORM Report: Don't Count Us Out, Just Yet

Volume 10 No. 5
March 24, 2021

“With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”
—Psalm 119:10-11

OPC Short-Term Missions is down, but not quite out! It has been hit hard by the results of the mandates due to the COVID-19 virus, that is for sure. But this summer, with the vaccine distribution underway, Lord willing, we just may be able to get a few ministries in for the summer of 2021.

David Nakhla (left) with OPUM Missionaries and other church leaders in Africa.

David Nakhla just got back from a whirlwind visit to Uganda. While foreign travel is still not advisable for groups due to the many possible complications COVID presents, individual volunteers who are able to come alongside our missionaries in their labors in Uganda are welcome, particularly those who can come for a month or more. There are also openings at the Quebec mission and a variety of opportunities at the Boardwalk Chapel.

Opportunities

The Uganda Mission

Here are just some ways that individuals might be able to serve the mission:

One to oversee the farm project
Those willing to participate in facility maintenance
Those willing to participate in the care and teaching of missionary children

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English Camp for Kids, Quebec City, 2021

Calling all Canadians! This year St. Marc's Reformed Church in Quebec cannot receive Americans to help with their English Camps for Kids. So, we need your help to get the word out to your friends living in Canada. We will need about 10 volunteers. Pastor Ben will need to hear from you by April 1st, if you can help!

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English Café in Quebec City

St-Marc’s Reformed Church in Québec City, where OP Missionary Ben Westerveld is the Pastor, welcomes you to come to Quebec and do friendship evangelism by hosting a “Café Anglais” (English Café). This opportunity includes reaching out to French-speaking citizens in public venues and a university campus. Travel restrictions may apply during the pandemic. Be sure to contact Pastor Ben with any questions.

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The Boardwalk Chapel 2021

There are many different opportunities to serve at the Boardwalk Chapel this summer:

work groups
church groups
staff -- paid & volunteer positions urgently need to be filled
training

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The quick answer is, of course, yes, if at all possible.

With COVID and the restrictions, what can VBS look like these days? Regulations are beginning to lift all over the country, but the reality is that we will probably deal with a different looking outreach again this summer. Here are just a few ideas to consider as your church may be contemplating a VBS...

Get practical ideas

Feeling overwhelmed at the thought of having VBS? Let us help by getting the word out to the OPC Short-Term Missions’ community! Go to OPCSTM.org.

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Tropical Storm Isaias

Presbytery of the Mid-Atlantic:
Leonardtown, Maryland
We praise the Lord that this effort is well on its way to completion! Site coordinator, Curt Sproul, along with deacons, members and friends at Grace and Peace OPC and Callaway Baptist Church continue working at the Bowles’ home in Maryland. Donations toward this effort continue to be accepted and are very much appreciated! Please go to: give.opc.org to make a donation online.