Working Together
Editorial note : We at One Mission Society often share news of disasters around the world , how they affect our OMS ministries , and how you can help in these critical situations . We are pleased to share these follow-up reports about the hurricane in Haiti and the earthquake in Ecuador . Thank you for your generosity !
Ecuador
“ On April 16 , 2016 , the coast of Manta , Ecuador , was devastated by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake . The OMS Ecuador team , with guidance from OMS leadership , quickly moved into action . Through generous donations from many people , we opened a mobile soup kitchen , delivering nearly 200 hot meals three days a week for six weeks . We also took food , medicine , toiletries , clothing , water , and other supplies to countless people in the months after the earthquake . More importantly , with the collaboration of the OMSrelated church in Manta , we delivered hope by sharing the Gospel with hundreds . Many people came to know the Lord , and eight house churches were started and are still meeting today . We could not have done any of this without your help . Thank you for your generous giving !
“ We continue to move forward with relief and rebuilding efforts . We have helped rebuild and repair three churches and one home . But , much still needs to be done . Currently , 11 churches and 45 families have requested help . We have a plan in place . We just wait for God to supply the resources . We need construction teams , evangelism teams , and funds . Would you prayerfully consider how you can help ?” – Darryl Chambers OMS Ecuador Field Director
To give to the Ecuador relief , tap here .
To give to OMS ’ Worldwide Relief Project , which allows OMS to be proactive in helping when disaster strikes , tap here . Or send your donation to : One Mission Society , PO Box 1648 , Monument , CO 80132-1648 .
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Haiti
“ We are grateful for the funds provided to help families in crisis in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew , which struck southwestern Haiti on October 4 , 2016 . Through cooperative efforts , we distributed food and construction supplies to people with the greatest need , where few or no other organizations were working .
“ Because of generous donors , we were able to deliver more than 12,000 pounds of rice , 300 cases of spaghetti , 400 pounds of beans , 100 cases of salmon , 100 cases of oil , and 5,000 pounds of corn . We also provided powdered milk , butter , sugar , corn flakes , soap , detergent , and crackers to help an orphanage continue operating while supplies were scarce .”
– Brett Bundy , OMS Haiti Field Director
“ While much has been accomplished since Hurricane Mathew , there still remains much to do . Homes , churches , clinics , and orphanages need to be repaired or rebuilt . We need construction teams , medical teams , and evangelism teams . How is God asking you be part of this ?”
– Michael Shaferly Southern Haiti Ministry Coordinator
If you are interested in participating on a shortterm construction , prayer , medical , or evangelism team , contact Men for Missions at 317.881.6752 or email Keith at ksmith @ onemissionsociety . org .