November STORM Report: Three Constants in 2020
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Volume 9 No. 12
November 19, 2020
by Sarah Klazinga
Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. —I Thessalonians 5:16-18
This year has been...unprecedented? Has anyone said that before? The large difficulties and uncertainties have magnified the small ones and made the whole year feel like one big disaster.
In January we heard that “hindsight is 2020.” "What a great year this will be for reflection.” “Can you believe The Roaring 20's were a century ago?" Can you believe January wasn't a century ago?
The Latest
Tropical Storm Isaias
Presbytery of the Mid-Atlantic: Work has progressed nicely due to a number of very dedicated volunteers from the OPC and Callaway Baptist Church. Site coordinator, Curt Sproul needs painters at the end of November in Maryland as we look toward putting David Bowles' house back together! You don't have to pick the paint colors (that's the worst part), just show up with your painting clothes on and a willing spirit! Contact Gloria Davis if you are interested: isaiasvolunteers@opc.org. Donations are appreciated: give.opc.org!
Flooding in Midland, Michigan
Presbytery of Michigan and Ontario: The Moots' home is making significant progress but we still need your help to get it done in time for Christmas move-in, Lord willing! Everything is shaping up beautifully, but there are still things to do this fall and in the spring. Contact Sam Phillips to volunteer: midlandvolunteers@opc.org.
COVID-19 Pandemic Response Fund
The Committee on Diaconal Ministries’ COVID-19 Pandemic Response (CPR) Fund has received over $52,000 in generous donations to date! With these gifts, the Committee on Diaconal Ministries has been able to respond to requests for financial assistance from Kenya, Uganda, Haiti, India, Peru, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Ethiopia.
Ministering During Covid in the
Developing World
Uganda Missionary Deacon, Mark VanEssendelft, on ministry
in the developing world during the lockdown.
What has it been like living during COVID-19 in Uganda? When the first cases arrived at the beginning of April, the president locked the country down tight. We had a curfew from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am.
Snapshots
Opportunities
Plans are being considered for Short-Term Missions
for the summer of 2021.
Missionary Associate to Quebec
The Quebec mission is looking for a missionary associate to aid in planning their three-week summer “English for Kids” Bible Camp for the summer of 2021.
The Boardwalk Chapel Band 2021
The Boardwalk Chapel Band is going on tour in the Great Lakes region this winter, raising awareness and support for the Chapel as they prepare for next summer!
The Boardwalk Chapel Staff 2021
Taking applications now for summer staff! Love music, drama or evangelism? Spend your summer at the BWC!
Hurricane season—That ends this month! We still need 30 volunteers. Grab a friend and ask them to register to let us know they're willing to help!
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
