Vol. 8: No. 1
January 30, 2019

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A hurricane relief team from Reformed Mission Services recently served with OPC Disaster Response in Puerto Rico. The team is seen here with local OPC Pastor Bradney Lopez (right), Elder Jonathan Layana (left), and their families.

Updates and Opportunities

"...your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God."
2 Corinthians 9:11b (ESV)

California Wildfire Update:

When the wildfire known as the "Camp Fire" devastated parts of northern California in the autumn of 2018, the OPC determined to focus its giving on Ridge PCA.

Here are excerpts from a year-end thank-you note that Ridge PCA Pastor Josh Lee wrote to everyone who helped them in their time of crisis:

“We have been blessed by hundreds of families and churches seeking to care for us. We’ve received checks, gift cards, housing, letters, handmade quilts, etc…every single gift bringing us to our knees in gratitude.

“There are still very hard days around here. Days with tears and frustrations and feelings of despair. But hope is rising. I can see it. And I can especially see it when we are able to support a family by means of the gifts you have given.

"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you! Years from now, you may not remember that you made a donation to a small church in Paradise, CA. But believe me, we will remember. We will never forget."

Read the full letter from Pastor Lee

Disaster Response Updates

Hurricane Maria relief volunteers in Puerto Rico:
January 2019

A team from Redeemer OPC (Ada, MI) served in Puerto Rico.

A team from Reformed Mission Services (RMS) served in Puerto Rico.

Volunteers at work in Puerto Rico in January

Hurricane Harvey relief volunteers in Houston: January 2019

Here are some members of the team from Cornerstone OPC and Providence OPC (Houston, TX) that came out on a recent Saturday to work on cleanup and drainage issues in a backyard damaged by Hurricane Harvey.

Hurricane Florence relief volunteers in North Carolina: January 2019

Jeff Davis said of a team of young adults he took to North Carolina from Cedar OPC (Jenison, MI), "Their willingness to give time and be away from friends and family while on Christmas break spoke volumes about how their parents raised them and the positive influence the church has had in their lives. I could clearly see the love of Jesus in them and through their efforts. He was always on display!"

The Mulders from Christ OPC (Janesville, WI) served in North Carolina.

A team from Chain-O-Lakes OPC (Central Lake, MI) served in North Carolina.

Volunteers at work in
North Carolina in January

Disaster Response Opportunities

Volunteer in North Carolina

Volunteer in Puerto Rico

Volunteer in Houston, TX

Short-Term Missions Updates

Team Work!

Thank you, volunteers Andrew and Beth from Calvary OPC (Cedar Grove, WI), who traveled to Key West in January to install laminate flooring at the Keys OPC/Keys Evangelistic Ministries facility!

The Key West facility is now more ready than ever to receive visiting groups for evangelism training!

Evangelism Training in Key West, FL

OPC Pastor "Bible Bill" Welzien, who for 30+ years has faithfully evangelized during the Sunset Celebrations at Mallory Square in Key West, invites you to bring your church group to Key West for evangelism training. Housing provided.

Key West Evangelism Training