IDES – September 7 2016 – US Disaster Response Update
US Disaster Response Update
Southern Louisiana Flooding
Next week, our DART Coordinator will return to Southern Louisiana to continue our response to the communities that have been affected by the devastating flood waters. We will be partnering with Denham Springs Church of Christ to clean up and to provide another load of storage-sheds for families whose homes have been severely damaged. Just outside of Baton Rouge, Denham Springs was one of the hardest hit areas. While in Denham Springs, our DART Coordinator will assess the best plan of assistance for the long-term recovery process. Please keep praying for the families effected and for more opportunities to assist these communities.
Kokomo, IN Tornado
This weekend, our DART Coordinator will be working with volunteers from Jerome Christian Church to repair the roof of a family whose home was damaged in the recent tornado in Kokomo, IN. Please pray for the safety of our volunteers and that this effort would be a blessing upon the family being served in Jesus’ name.
As you can see, IDES is working hard to meet the physical and spiritual needs of those who are suffering, both internationally AND here in the United States. If you wish to partner with IDES in either of these recovery efforts, please donate at the following link and type “U.S. Disaster” in the comments box near the bottom of the form. Thank you for your willingness to serve with us!
Maybe most of us are celebrating our faith in Christ more like we celebrate Labor Day, and less like the life-altering, eternity-changing, transformative relationship with God that it is. Read more in this challenging devotional, just click the graphic.
Sept. 1 – Your Love Matters: Myanmar Refugee Crisis – Project Story
One of the most under-reported situations in the world right now is the Myanmar Refugee Crisis. Thousands of families are currently living in extremely impoverished conditions with little access to food and clean water due to being forced out of their homes by warring military and rebel groups. The violence has continued in the country for several decades now. Click the picture to find out how IDES is responding.
Aug. 29 – 3 Examples of “Applicable” Scripture – Devotional
“The Bible is just a dusty old rule book,” some peers might say under their breath. Those voices you hear are wrong! Scripture is full of incredible power that the Lord Jesus can and will use to change your life from the inside out. Click the graphic to read more of this encouraging devotional.
It’s that time of year again! Come to a HOT event this fall.
The Autumn season is upon us, and you know what that means…Harvest of Talents events! There will be 6 churches across the U.S. hosting HOT events to raise money for feeding programs to fight world hunger. Click the graphic to find out when and where.
Aug. 25 – When “Home” is Washed Away: Southwest China – Project Story
On the Southwest China side of the border with Myanmar, a massive landslide was triggered which destroyed countless homes, make-shift shelters, and field-crops. Find out how IDES’ partners responded with the love of Jesus Christ, just click the picture to read more.
