Apr 15, 2015 | Disaster Response Services, Previous Domestic and International Crises, Updates
Pam has faced many trials and disappointments. A number of years ago, one of her sons died from a disease. Then in 2013, another son was killed when a tornado swept through Oklahoma. That same tornado damaged Pam’s home. When Pam tried to get her home repaired, she became the victim of contractor fraud. Then… Read more
Mar 19, 2015 | Cyclone Pam Crisis, Previous Domestic and International Crises, Updates
Vanuatu, a nation of islands off the coast of Australia, was devastated by a category 5 tropical storm on Saturday, March 14. Cyclone Pam is the worst natural disaster Vanuatu has experienced. Power lines are down, scores of villages are flattened, and roads are closed. Contact with the surrounding islands is very limited. Churches and… Read more
Mar 9, 2015 | Drought in Haiti, Previous Domestic and International Crises, Updates
In the last few weeks, northwest Haiti has received 5.5 inches of rain, sending many Haitians out to their gardens with seeds in hand. A harvest is not guaranteed, but if God continues to send rain, the seeds may sprout. Without a harvest in December, the future looks bleak for Haitians. This year, Haiti is… Read more
Mar 8, 2015 | Drought in Haiti, Previous Domestic and International Crises, Updates
In the arid land of Haiti, rainy season is a lifeline for those who live on the food their gardens produce. But what if the rains don’t come? In April, people in northwest Haiti looked eagerly for the rain that would bring them a harvest to last the summer. But only 0.1 inch fell, not… Read more