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Photo Gallery: Disaster Response Volunteers in Florida
Hurricane Irma volunteers who served in Florida in 2017...
Outreach After Hurricane Irma in Naples, Florida
NEW HORIZONS, December 2017: "Why has God blessed us? So that we would be a channel of God’s blessing to others..."
Outreach After Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas
NEW HORIZONS, December 2017: “We don’t want to be known as ‘OPC Building and Construction'....We want to be known as ‘OPC Building and Ministry...'"
Hurricane Response: Showing Christ's Love in Relief Work
As Christians, we must refuse to resign to feelings of helplessness and must instead stand in the great promises and instructions of our great shepherd, King Jesus – who has not left us helpless...
Hurricane Maria Response: A Need for Encouragement, An Opportunity for Outreach
Members of the Presbytery of New Jersey would like to see individuals and teams visit Puerto Rico to bring encouragement and to assist in outreach opportunities. There are many occasions to point to the true hope found in Jesus Christ...
Hurricane Harvey Response: God Continues to Open Doors
The conversation became an occasion for our Christian friends to testify how God has been helping them through their flood recovery. These kinds of conversations happen regularly and God continues to open doors for ministry...
Hurricane Irma Response: Still There and Praising God!
The Lord has already seen fit to use this storm for Pastor Bill Welzien and others to witness to neighbors and friends further, and our hope continues to be that the Lord would see fit to use this time to call others unto Him . . .
Hurricane Irma Response: For the Benefit of Our Neighbors
Because of the work that we were able to do on behalf of our neighbors, the reputation of our works of service and our church have risen significantly...
Hurricane Harvey Response: Shared Work, Prayer, and Generosity
This is exactly what we want our outreach to look like: sharing the work with a family, combined with generosity in the name of Christ...
Hurricane Irma Response: Helping a Tattered Community in Key West
The team was able to finish with the debris at Pastor Bill Welzien’s house and at the home of a friend of his. This friend, who doesn’t attend Keys OPC, was overwhelmed with the support shown to him and came to church the following Sunday...
Hurricane Maria: Puerto Rico Report - Don't Forget Us
With no power, cell, internet, and unpredictable water...life has completely changed for this young family of seven and all in their community. It's like civilization stepped backwards 100 years . . .
California Fires: Reports from OPC in Novato, CA
I praise the Lord that none of our church members have suffered any property loss in these fires, despite several close calls. Now we begin the work in trying to help our community rebuild and especially minister to our fellow saints...
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Hurricane Irma Response: Grace in the Storm
God’s grace was truly evident to us through the recent hurricane. I would like to share a couple of tokens of that grace . . .
Hurricane Maria: Plea for Prayer for Puerto Rico
After four days and and still little news to report out of Puerto Rico, we are concerned. We are not assuming that “no news is good news.” Please be in prayer for the 3.4 million inhabitants of this island, and in particular, those from our churches there . . .
Hurricane Harvey Response: Stories of Response Work in Houston
Ellen wrote: "Three angels named Jeff, Rick, and Kenley came over today. They left us delightfully encouraged, prayed over, and feeling rescued. God knew what I needed more than I did. Jesus blessing to you all."
Hurricane Irma Response: Key West Status and Volunteer Needs
The debris that is scattered everywhere is overwhelming....The sheer volume of the debris is substantial, as most trees across the Keys are either down or stripped bare...
Hurricane Irma Response: OPC Volunteers in Naples Make the News!
"... it's a huge deal. Huge." To her, the pastor-led volunteer group was a gift from heaven . . .
Hurricane Irma Response: Updates from Naples, Florida
What a great day this was with the team from Michigan and the Haitian Hurricane Heroes. Thanks for your prayers! Tomorrow we will be working in our neighborhood, The Shores. Please pray for opportunities to share the hope of Christ . . .