President Obama meets key FGI leader in Flint
President Obama heard firsthand what Flint Grassroots Initiative and Wesleyans are doing in Flint, Michigan, to assist residents in dire need because of the ongoing water crisis.
Wesleyan Emergency Relief Fund
350 Wesleyans so far helped in Flint—and more volunteers needed!
A man in a wheelchair came to the door. Both legs had been amputated. When asked if he needed clean water, he couldn’t stop thanking them. “I’ve been without it, because I can’t get out,” he said.
Inmates give to help others in trouble
A $2,000 donation to help victims of the Flint water crisis came from an unlikely source: offenders at the Miami Correctional Facility. Men who earn less than $1.25 a day are giving unselfishly.
Wesleyan response to Flint crisis has impact
The Flint Grassroots Initiative continues to pave the way in how Wesleyans, other churches, and social and government services are working together to help those in need during the water crisis.
”What you did for the least of these . . . you did for me.”
In a short time, local Wesleyans have formed the “Flint Grassroots Initiative,” developing an impressive comprehensive response for marginalized victims. They see how God has prepared them for this.
The Flint, Michigan story builds
The Wesleyan Church has discovered pockets of unserved victims of the water crisis.
WERF appeal on behalf of Flint, Michigan, water disaster
The water supply in Flint, Michigan, is dangerously contaminated, leaving many residents without clean water to drink. Jo Anne Lyon requests that Wesleyans pray and give to help those in grave need.
#GivingTuesday
The Wesleyan Church is joining the national campaign #GivingTuesday, a day to give back. Find out what five important areas within The Wesleyan Church you can give to so you can make a difference.
Sierra Leone is now Ebola-free
The World Health Organization has announced Sierra Leone–a country which accounted for nearly half of all cases during the epidemic–is Ebola-free! Wesleyans can continue to help, post-Ebola.
Caring for the sick in Jesus’ name: new 2-minute video
Part of the Ebola battle strategy has centered on establishing Community Care Centers: new medical facilities located closer to the people to receive and care for the sick.
Ambulance driver survives Ebola
Ambulance driver Mohamed Conteh knows the importance of putting others’ needs first. One day, in the thick of the Ebola crisis in West Africa, Mohamed picked up a sick woman. He then got sick himself.
Compassion in Myanmar (Burma)
Churches in Myanmar are doing all they can to help their members. Outside help is needed to purchase inexpensive plots of land that can help many Wesleyan families get a new start.
New pictures on Myanmar flood devastation–and a warning
A warning from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization on September 3 stated that global media are greatly under-reporting the impact of the devastation in Myanmar.
Myanmar (Burma) Christians discriminated against in flood aftermath
Christian families are being turned away from food and other resources. One widow with two children was told she could receive aid only if she would abandon her Christian faith.
Myanmar Photo Gallery
Fifty-five churches and 10,000 members exist in Myanmar, a country gravely affected by flooding as a result of monsoon rains. Of those churches, 75% have been affected, whether damaged or destroyed.
Myanmar misery
The river pictured in northwest Myanmar is ordinarily a couple hundred feet across. It swelled to over half a mile and more in places and is only one symptom of destructive flooding nationwide.
Nepal video update
Through the ministry of the JESUS film teams, hundreds of Nepalese are coming to Christ. This is still happening months after an earthquake rocked the country, leaving victims homeless and helpless.
Ebola is yielding to World Hope International efforts
World Hope International has been a key player in the fight against Ebola in West Africa. Read specifics on what WHI has done to help.
God is moving in Mozambique despite continued troubles
Many Mozambicans are battling hunger and hardship, months after flooding destroyed their homes and livelihood. But God is still moving and lives are being made new. The church there continues to grow.
Act Now Nepal! – New Video
This new 2 1/2-min. video shows the spirit of pastors and people in Nepal as they grieve lost lives and homes following a massive earthquake. They are doing ministry again, telling others about Jesus.
Nepal mountain trek team formed
A Wesleyan/World Hope mountain trekking team has formed to take tents and water filters into remote, stricken regions of Nepal before the monsoon season begins.
Redención en medio de los escombros en Nepal
El 25 de abril, la vida de Pastor Balsamser cambió en Nepal. El terremoto destruyó su casa y murió 5 miembros de la familia. A través de sus oraciones y donaciones, él y otros Wesleyanos en Nepal
Fresh video from Nepal earthquake team
The earthquakes that killed over 8,000 people and devastated homes and families in Nepal was centered near the town of Barpak. Ben Ward reports what the church is doing to assist the people there.
Update on Mozambique floods
Pastors in Mozambique report how they, their churches, and church congregants are still suffering after recent flooding. They are grateful for your continued prayers and assistance.
