Monday, March 29, 2010
Lake Jackson Church of Christ
From the Tulsa Workshop I came on down to Texas. My first stop was Lake Jackson CoC. I arrived here Sunday afternoon and attended services with them that evening. I will be cooking them one of our Disaster meals Wednesday before service than have a meeting with the Elders after the meal. On Thursday I will be heading to El Campo. I will be there about a week. Jane and Judy's family have a lake with rv hookup. They have invited me to stay there and have Easter with them and than cook our Disaster meal and speak at the El Campo Church of Christ the following Wednesday. I plan on spending the month of April here in Texas visiting some of the churches that worked with us during Ike.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
We are now preparing for the 2010 storm season(floods, tornados and hurricanes) below is the hurricane prediction for this year
The hurricane season forecast from Colorado State University's Tropical Meteorology Project predicts above-average activity in the Atlantic for 2010 beginning June 1st.
The 2010 hurricane season is predicted to be more active than the average for the 1950-2000 seasons. The December 2009 report estimates approximately 11-16 named storms, 6-8 hurricanes and 3-5 major hurricanes occurring during the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season, which is more typical of years in an active era, such as the 1995 season.
The forecast utilizes a statistical methodology derived from 58 years of past data and climate-related global and regional predictors. The effects of El Nino or La Nina also have an impact on the frequency of hurricanes. El Nino creates warmer water, and stronger winds that rip tropical depressions apart before they become tropical storms or hurricanes. La Nina creates cooler water, resulting in more hurricanes. Based on these facts, it is forecasted that El Nino conditions now in effect will weaken.
Importance of Hurricane Season Forecasts
The early forecast for the 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season issued in December can be seen as a good estimate of future storm activity. The scientists at Colorado State University are hesitant to release actual storm number predictions until April 2010. Yet, this December 2009 report aims to “satisfy the curiosity of the general public and to bring attention to the hurricane problem.” This is the 27th year that the Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project has released a hurricane season forecast.
Due to the fact that previous December forecasts have yet to show a satisfactory forecast skill, the December reports only issue a range of numbers and an assessment of current conditions. This assessment provides the background for the forecast in determining the likely conditions for Atlantic basin tropical cyclone presence. The specific numbers will not be issued until early April 2010.
New Statistical Forecasts More Accurate
The CSU Tropical Meteorology Project scientists state that “we have yet to demonstrate real-time forecast skill for our early December forecasts that have been issued for the last 18 years”. However, the team is now utilizing a new statistical forecast methodology for our early December predictions, in hopes of increasing the skill and accuracy of the report.
The 2010 hurricane season is predicted to be more active than the average for the 1950-2000 seasons. The December 2009 report estimates approximately 11-16 named storms, 6-8 hurricanes and 3-5 major hurricanes occurring during the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season, which is more typical of years in an active era, such as the 1995 season.
The forecast utilizes a statistical methodology derived from 58 years of past data and climate-related global and regional predictors. The effects of El Nino or La Nina also have an impact on the frequency of hurricanes. El Nino creates warmer water, and stronger winds that rip tropical depressions apart before they become tropical storms or hurricanes. La Nina creates cooler water, resulting in more hurricanes. Based on these facts, it is forecasted that El Nino conditions now in effect will weaken.
Importance of Hurricane Season Forecasts
The early forecast for the 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season issued in December can be seen as a good estimate of future storm activity. The scientists at Colorado State University are hesitant to release actual storm number predictions until April 2010. Yet, this December 2009 report aims to “satisfy the curiosity of the general public and to bring attention to the hurricane problem.” This is the 27th year that the Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project has released a hurricane season forecast.
Due to the fact that previous December forecasts have yet to show a satisfactory forecast skill, the December reports only issue a range of numbers and an assessment of current conditions. This assessment provides the background for the forecast in determining the likely conditions for Atlantic basin tropical cyclone presence. The specific numbers will not be issued until early April 2010.
New Statistical Forecasts More Accurate
The CSU Tropical Meteorology Project scientists state that “we have yet to demonstrate real-time forecast skill for our early December forecasts that have been issued for the last 18 years”. However, the team is now utilizing a new statistical forecast methodology for our early December predictions, in hopes of increasing the skill and accuracy of the report.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Haiti Update From WFRRM
Dave Heath I think I know why I am here. I Made another connection with to 2 more hospitals and 2 orphanages. They care for the wounded orphans after the Milo hospital gets done with the critical care portion. They need food so we will provide. Got a pilot to pick up beans in the DR for $50.00 a bag and they will arrive today. Th...at is a $17.00 savings per bag. "I AM" is making it all happen among the NGO's we are talking and networking like I have never seen happen before. I put This new girl in touch with another hospital and they needed beds and the other hospital had them. Wow I would have never thought like this before. While typing this a nurse came up and asked me if I do food and I said yes. She said she is leaving and has some anitbiotics to give away. All the sudden one of the doctors I know came by and I introduced them to each other and he was looking for anitbiotics. Gee what acoincidence - RIGHT!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
WFR Relief Ministries's Notes
Report from Jean Elmera in Port au Prince:Share
Today at 12:08pm
In the midst of every disaster, God's redemptive plan is at work even though it is usually hard to see it. Hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes do not hinder His saving work but rather the opposite is often true. An encouraging report of good news comes from our brother and World Radio speaker Jean Elmira from Port au Prince, Haiti.
He reports an intensified hunger for God after the tragedy. Large crowds are attending worship in an abandoned Catholic church across the street from the building that was destroyed. On Feb 6th fourteen people were baptized including a Pentecostal minister and radio station owner. With funds provided by caring people all over the world, WFR Relief has provided food and water to Bro. Elmira and his helpers. They are providing two hot meals to dozens of people every day and trying to encourage the people the best they can. They have also given out food boxes to nearly 500 people.
The church building in Port au Prince and the Delmas Christian school were reduced to rubble, but faithful Christians are serving and ministering. They hope to soon have the 470 students back to their studies under tents until a permanent place can be found. Brother Elmira stated: “ People are looking more and more to the church for help and advice .
We appreciate your prayers and support which enable us to lift our hands and to lift up Christ’s name in times like these . Our message: the Church of Christ indestructible. The church is not a building. When this building was destroyed, we know God has a better plan.
Today at 12:08pm
In the midst of every disaster, God's redemptive plan is at work even though it is usually hard to see it. Hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes do not hinder His saving work but rather the opposite is often true. An encouraging report of good news comes from our brother and World Radio speaker Jean Elmira from Port au Prince, Haiti.
He reports an intensified hunger for God after the tragedy. Large crowds are attending worship in an abandoned Catholic church across the street from the building that was destroyed. On Feb 6th fourteen people were baptized including a Pentecostal minister and radio station owner. With funds provided by caring people all over the world, WFR Relief has provided food and water to Bro. Elmira and his helpers. They are providing two hot meals to dozens of people every day and trying to encourage the people the best they can. They have also given out food boxes to nearly 500 people.
The church building in Port au Prince and the Delmas Christian school were reduced to rubble, but faithful Christians are serving and ministering. They hope to soon have the 470 students back to their studies under tents until a permanent place can be found. Brother Elmira stated: “ People are looking more and more to the church for help and advice .
We appreciate your prayers and support which enable us to lift our hands and to lift up Christ’s name in times like these . Our message: the Church of Christ indestructible. The church is not a building. When this building was destroyed, we know God has a better plan.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
Latest from WFRM
Some things David wanted to share:
He has made coordination with the military, UNICEF, & USAID for Healing Hands at the airport in Port au Prince (PAP so that any church groups coming into PAP will have all the food & water, etc. for their missions that they need. It is set up so that Lucner Pierre, Jean Elmyra, and Debbie Vanderbeek know where to enter the airport and meet with these officials.
Sad news – the largest church of Christ in PAP has been crushed and there are a reported 50 buried bodies. He was able to speak with Lester Holt (NBC TV) today and implored him to move someone in to help that area.
Regarding the earthquake today – he felt something but thought it was a large truck going down the road.
In the short time he’s been in PAP he says it’s been both better and worse than can be imagined. Better in that he’s seen not a shred of violence of any kind (of course it’s there but it’s certainly not widespread) but worse devastation than you can even gain from watching the TV shows.
Take care and keep them in your prayers and even more keep the Haitian people in your prayers.
God bless,
Maxine Heath
He has made coordination with the military, UNICEF, & USAID for Healing Hands at the airport in Port au Prince (PAP so that any church groups coming into PAP will have all the food & water, etc. for their missions that they need. It is set up so that Lucner Pierre, Jean Elmyra, and Debbie Vanderbeek know where to enter the airport and meet with these officials.
Sad news – the largest church of Christ in PAP has been crushed and there are a reported 50 buried bodies. He was able to speak with Lester Holt (NBC TV) today and implored him to move someone in to help that area.
Regarding the earthquake today – he felt something but thought it was a large truck going down the road.
In the short time he’s been in PAP he says it’s been both better and worse than can be imagined. Better in that he’s seen not a shred of violence of any kind (of course it’s there but it’s certainly not widespread) but worse devastation than you can even gain from watching the TV shows.
Take care and keep them in your prayers and even more keep the Haitian people in your prayers.
God bless,
Maxine Heath
Friday, January 29, 2010
January 25th: On friday, Healing Hands Internatiional shipped out our first container of aid to Haiti. This container included items such as blankets, water filters, medical supplies, shoes and tents.
The team of Healing Hands representatives (Steve Church, Harry Hames, Lynn Griffith, and Greg Beeson) are on their way to Haiti today. Their efforts will be coordinated by Roberta Edwards of Son Light orphanage. HHI has made a commitment to drill 30 - 50 water wells in Haiti later this year. Nashville, Metro public schools and also Maury County, TN schools have begun an area wide food drive to collect rice and beans for Haiti. These items will be shipped through Healing Hands. This update taken from Healing Hands International website www.hhi.org.
The team of Healing Hands representatives (Steve Church, Harry Hames, Lynn Griffith, and Greg Beeson) are on their way to Haiti today. Their efforts will be coordinated by Roberta Edwards of Son Light orphanage. HHI has made a commitment to drill 30 - 50 water wells in Haiti later this year. Nashville, Metro public schools and also Maury County, TN schools have begun an area wide food drive to collect rice and beans for Haiti. These items will be shipped through Healing Hands. This update taken from Healing Hands International website www.hhi.org.
Damou Christian Mission in Haiti
(Tina Eisenhower)
January 27, 2010
Today Dad and I went to the school and worked for a little while in the morning. Then we decided to go to town and visit the camps that people are staying at who lost their homes. I could not handle it. I kept looking away so Dad would not see me cry. People made little shelters out of cloth. People were begging Dad and I to help them. I just had a hard time seeing the children suffer. We watched them unload a food truck. Dad and I continued walking thru the camp and talking to people and I heard a little voice saying “Blan, Blan” (which means foreigner) I turned around and a little girl about 3 years old was running towards me with her hands out stretched and 2 little boys about the same age were right behind her. One smacked Dad on the rear. I bent down to talk to the children and one of the little boys placed his hand on my cheek and rubbed it gently. Both he and the little girl had the biggest smiles on their faces. I thought to myself if these children can be happy in their horrible circumstances I must not cry, I must find a way to help them. Dad and I then finished our tour and went to the second camp.
As Dad and I waked thru the camp I could hear some little children crying and others were running around playing. I was appalled at the conditions. This camp was worse than the other one. One lady begged me to take her 2 little children (3 yr old girl, and 5 yr old boy). She said her husband had been killed in the quake and they had lost everything but the clothes on their backs. Another family was letting them sleep under their make shift shelter. I thought that was amazing. I told her I couldn’t because she would never see her children again. She told me that if I didn’t take them they would die a slow death. She could not take care of them. I looked at the little boy and he had a nasty gash on his forehead. It needed stitches. She had no money to get him stitched up. I made sure he got the medical treatment he needed. She followed me to the jeep and kept begging me to take them. I told her she would have to sign before a judge and the mayor (thinking she would walk away) and she said let’s go. I told her to think about it and I would be back on Friday. I made sure she had food for her children.
Around 11:00 a.m. and Dad and I headed for a community in the mountains called Cape Rouge. We took food up to the mountain people. They were so appreciative and kept waving as we drove off and yelling Mesi, Mesi (thank you, thank you). I told Dad I had to return to the second camp again and show Mom and Linda. I also wanted to check on some of the people I had seen that morning. We took enough food to provide 2,160 meals. We also took empty rice sacks so the people could open them up and would not have to sleep directly on the ground. We also went and bought medicine for some of the people. They had seen Doctors who had come to the camp but they did not have all the medicine that they needed. Again, it was so overwhelming. I talked to one of the leaders over the camp and we are going to take cases of soap, tooth paste, tooth brushes, deodorant, and laundry soap to the camp tomorrow. I am so thankful my parents and Linda are here. Dad runs most of the errands with me while Mom and Linda take care of the children.
I have decided after talking with some people in the States and Haiti that we definitely are going to start “Damou Christian Mission Haitian Family Homes”. We will try and help as many children who have not only lost their parents but also who only have one parent and that parent is unable to take care of them. We will build small house and put 6-8 children in a home with a Christian Haitian Family. We are not doing any adoptions. Please pray about the land next to the mission house. I am going to ask the owners tomorrow if they will sell it to me. Even though it is not for sale. I know if God wants this project to work he will put it in the owners heart to sell it to me.
Well it is 11:00 p.m. so I think I will go to bed. I have a busy day ahead of me tomorrow.
(Tina Eisenhower)
January 27, 2010
Today Dad and I went to the school and worked for a little while in the morning. Then we decided to go to town and visit the camps that people are staying at who lost their homes. I could not handle it. I kept looking away so Dad would not see me cry. People made little shelters out of cloth. People were begging Dad and I to help them. I just had a hard time seeing the children suffer. We watched them unload a food truck. Dad and I continued walking thru the camp and talking to people and I heard a little voice saying “Blan, Blan” (which means foreigner) I turned around and a little girl about 3 years old was running towards me with her hands out stretched and 2 little boys about the same age were right behind her. One smacked Dad on the rear. I bent down to talk to the children and one of the little boys placed his hand on my cheek and rubbed it gently. Both he and the little girl had the biggest smiles on their faces. I thought to myself if these children can be happy in their horrible circumstances I must not cry, I must find a way to help them. Dad and I then finished our tour and went to the second camp.
As Dad and I waked thru the camp I could hear some little children crying and others were running around playing. I was appalled at the conditions. This camp was worse than the other one. One lady begged me to take her 2 little children (3 yr old girl, and 5 yr old boy). She said her husband had been killed in the quake and they had lost everything but the clothes on their backs. Another family was letting them sleep under their make shift shelter. I thought that was amazing. I told her I couldn’t because she would never see her children again. She told me that if I didn’t take them they would die a slow death. She could not take care of them. I looked at the little boy and he had a nasty gash on his forehead. It needed stitches. She had no money to get him stitched up. I made sure he got the medical treatment he needed. She followed me to the jeep and kept begging me to take them. I told her she would have to sign before a judge and the mayor (thinking she would walk away) and she said let’s go. I told her to think about it and I would be back on Friday. I made sure she had food for her children.
Around 11:00 a.m. and Dad and I headed for a community in the mountains called Cape Rouge. We took food up to the mountain people. They were so appreciative and kept waving as we drove off and yelling Mesi, Mesi (thank you, thank you). I told Dad I had to return to the second camp again and show Mom and Linda. I also wanted to check on some of the people I had seen that morning. We took enough food to provide 2,160 meals. We also took empty rice sacks so the people could open them up and would not have to sleep directly on the ground. We also went and bought medicine for some of the people. They had seen Doctors who had come to the camp but they did not have all the medicine that they needed. Again, it was so overwhelming. I talked to one of the leaders over the camp and we are going to take cases of soap, tooth paste, tooth brushes, deodorant, and laundry soap to the camp tomorrow. I am so thankful my parents and Linda are here. Dad runs most of the errands with me while Mom and Linda take care of the children.
I have decided after talking with some people in the States and Haiti that we definitely are going to start “Damou Christian Mission Haitian Family Homes”. We will try and help as many children who have not only lost their parents but also who only have one parent and that parent is unable to take care of them. We will build small house and put 6-8 children in a home with a Christian Haitian Family. We are not doing any adoptions. Please pray about the land next to the mission house. I am going to ask the owners tomorrow if they will sell it to me. Even though it is not for sale. I know if God wants this project to work he will put it in the owners heart to sell it to me.
Well it is 11:00 p.m. so I think I will go to bed. I have a busy day ahead of me tomorrow.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
The human suffering of the Haitian people is unimaginable. Physical pain, hunger, grief, fear, hopelessness, helplessness are everyday realities....But God is using WRF Relief and others to bring hope, compassion, Christian love, food, and medical attention to many. Keep praying for the WFR Relief and Healing Hands Int'l
Thursday, January 21, 2010
WFR Relief Ministries Ben and David traveled back up to Cap Haitien where they are setting up the command center. The port is very valuable and the airport is far less busy than Port au Prince. Things are going very well. Food and medical supplies are priority one. Thanks for your giving and prayers. (Royce)
*January 20, 2010 -Report from Ben Adkins & David Heath, WFR Relief Damage Assessment Team:
Some things David wanted me to share:
Don, especially for you—he said that he has made coordination with the military, UNICEF, & USAID for Healing Hands at the airport in Port au Prince (PAP so that any church groups coming into PAP will have all the food & water, etc. for their missions that they need. It is set up so that Lucner Pierre, Jean Elmyra, and Debbie Vanderbeek know where to enter the airport and meet with these officials.
Sad news – the largest church of Christ in PAP has been crushed and there are a reported 50 buried bodies. He was able to speak with Lester Holt (NBC TV) today and implored him to move someone in to help that area.
Regarding the earthquake today – he felt something but thought it was a large truck going down the road.
In the short time he’s been in PAP he says it’s been both better and worse than can be imagined. Better in that he’s seen not a shred of violence of any kind (of course it’s there but it’s certainly not widespread) but worse devastation than you can even gain from watching the TV shows.
Take care and keep them in your prayers and even more keep the Haitian people in your prayers.
God bless,
Maxine Heath
Some things David wanted me to share:
Don, especially for you—he said that he has made coordination with the military, UNICEF, & USAID for Healing Hands at the airport in Port au Prince (PAP so that any church groups coming into PAP will have all the food & water, etc. for their missions that they need. It is set up so that Lucner Pierre, Jean Elmyra, and Debbie Vanderbeek know where to enter the airport and meet with these officials.
Sad news – the largest church of Christ in PAP has been crushed and there are a reported 50 buried bodies. He was able to speak with Lester Holt (NBC TV) today and implored him to move someone in to help that area.
Regarding the earthquake today – he felt something but thought it was a large truck going down the road.
In the short time he’s been in PAP he says it’s been both better and worse than can be imagined. Better in that he’s seen not a shred of violence of any kind (of course it’s there but it’s certainly not widespread) but worse devastation than you can even gain from watching the TV shows.
Take care and keep them in your prayers and even more keep the Haitian people in your prayers.
God bless,
Maxine Heath
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
WFR Relief Ministries The phones here at home base in West Monroe have been busy with generous people calling for any news and saying they are sending funds to help. In the field Ben and David are busy putting infrastructure in place for distribution of food and medical supplies and communications. They are loving the people, sharing the Word, and giving hope. Keep praying!( Royce )
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Update from WRF on Haiti
Relief work in Haiti will be a long term effort. It takes a lot of time and effort to set up a control center, establish a distribution network, acquire goods and food stuffs, all in a place with no phones and where chaos has become the norm. Ben and David are bringing hope to the people there and doing everything ...humanly possible to get help to the hurting as quickly as possible.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
New Update from David and Ben in Haiti
We visited the hospital tonight..........not a nice scene. One mother holding a twin whose brother was crushed and killed. A man getting a blood transfusion. a leg amputation........... there is no anesthesia or pain killer. limited bags of saline. terrible
Just in from Haiti
From Dave and Ben. We are doing very good and without problems so far. It is warm and humid. We are staying at a hotel that is nice and comfortable. We have electricity and internet most of the time. There are refugees starting to come into the city where we are and this will most likely cause future issues.
Update form Haiti
Call was received from Ben in Haiti this morning. They arrived safely at Cap Haitian where World Radio speaker Lucner Pierre met them. They were able to rent a 4 wheel drive truck and will be making their way to Port au Prince today.
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