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November 17, 2022
Give Thanks In All Circumstances
As difficult as it may be to rejoice always and give thanks in all circumstances—especially in the midst of a disaster—it’s often those difficult circumstances that give rise to matters for which to rejoice and give thanks. So, in this season of thanksgiving, we thank the Lord for you—the donors, volunteers, senders, and “pray-ers”. The work of short-term missions and disaster response is effective through your faithful giving of time, treasure, talent, and prayer. Soli Deo Gloria.
Serving in Neon: A group from Grace Bible Presbyterian Church Cincinnati, OH along with Kyle Grassmid from Faith URC in West Olive, MI and Matthew Wood from Grace OPC in Costa Mesa, CA
Still Much Unresolved
The work in Neon, KY is shifting as volunteers now seek to serve those in the community with great needs. The Lord has faithfully provided two short-term Mercy Coordinators, Jeff Davis and Kenley Leslie, who are reaching out and stepping in to the homes of individuals and families who have been affected by the devastating summer floods.
Missionary Associate Jed Homan (left) with Missionary Associate Jueon Kim (right).
Update on Missionary Associate Jed Homan
“There is no way to even start to understand life here without being here. Living here, seeing how the mission operates—it’s been enjoyable and eye-opening,” says Jed Homan, Missionary Associate at the OP Uganda Mission. Jed is beginning his third month of work in Nakaale, Karamoja, Uganda and is making considerable progress on various maintenance projects there.
Opportunities and Updates
- Boardwalk Chapel Ministry Teams
- Boardwalk Chapel 2023 Junior Staff
- Child Care and Hospitality Volunteers Needed for the Uganda Mission
- English for Kids in St. Georges, Quebec, Canada
- Facility Maintenance at the Uganda Mission
- Missionary Associates Needed in Montevideo, Uruguay
- Serve in Japan
More opportunities are being added often! Check our website to see the latest information.
Though travel restrictions eliminated many international STM opportunities, we are thankful to report a successful summer of short-term missions in North America!
The Reformed Deacon, Releasing December 1
In this episode, we continue with the OPC National Diaconal Summit IV 2022 recordings as Rev. Al Tricarico brings us “The Deacon and His Community”. This one is chock full of insights and practical takeaways for deacons, as well as all Christians. Rather than summarize, here are a few quotes from Rev. Tricarico in the episode that will leave you wanting more:
- “See the encounter [with a stranger] as an opportunity to serve, not a nuisance to avoid.”
- “[A stranger] is made in God’s image, has a value and therefore is worth knowing.”
- “Let generosity prevail.”
- “Diaconal work can be reactive, but it doesn't only have to be reactive.”
- “When you welcome a person in need you honor Jesus.”
- “Hospitality is in a sense a living parable of the gospel”
- “What do we want to be as a church, a fortress or haven?”
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CONTACT US!
DAVID NAKHLA
Administrator, OPC Short-Term Missions and Disaster Response
David.Nakhla@opc.org
TRISH DUGGAN
Communications Coordinator,
OPC Short-Term Missions and Disaster Response
Trish.Duggan@opc.org
ALLISON HILL
Administrative Assistant, OPC Short-Term Missions and Disaster Response
Allison.Hill@opc.org
For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve,
and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Mark 10:45
