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November 2002 |
REJOICING IN ALASKA …
JON WALTERS, New Covenant UMC in Kenai sent three items: (a) Crawfordsville Trinity UMC in South Conference will be supporting Kenai in the future (b) Alaska Missionary Conference is starting a new congregation in Palmer, Alaska, and (c) at the foot of the Alyeska Ski Resort, in Girdwood, Ala., a little chapel with an informal worshipping group has been in existence for 50 years.
JIM DOEPKEN, current pastor and his wife, Julie and three young children, are in the process of establishing a congregation there. Jon in Kenai, sensing a brotherly care for the new congregation, has located much farther north in Girdwood). Jon's e-mail: KenaiUMC@webtv.net.
JIM DOEPKEN, Girdwood, wrote, "Yes, we are looking for property that is 'hard to come by'. Hopefully, by the time you read this we will have closed on 2.65 acres on the main road in town . We will need funding and work teams for several years, beginning in 2004. Contact me at chapel@girdwood.net, or P.O. Box 1068 Girdwood, Alaska, 99587. Advance Number: 931464-7 Website: www.girdwoodchapel.org.
MINISTRY IN WASHINGTON D.C.
Dr. JANELLE GOETCHEUS wrote, "We rejoiced when a man came to us yesterday whom we had not seen for 18 months." She further explained they often lose contact with their most vulnerable patients because life for the poor is so difficult. Just trying to meet basic needs of food, clothing and shelter, takes priority over keeping medical appointments. "We have learned that our schedules must be flexible to make room for those who walk through the doors unexpectedly -- and to rejoice at their return. Janelle expressed gratitude for all who help make it possible to extend their welcoming. Funding is a constant concern. Contributions may be sent to: 1600 Columbia Rd. N.W., Washington D.C. 20009-3697.
OUR CONTACTS IN AFRICA
DANIELLE DAY, a nurse, went to the Kissy Eye Clinic in September as a UMCVIM for a year as a volunteer. She is from Tell City and was living in Evansville just before her departure.
KEN and DEBBIE VANCE have moved from Kitwe to Ndola, with a new address and phone number: PO Box 70839, Ndola, Zambia; Ph: 011-260-2-621513; Cell phone: 011-260-96-920501; Email: kenvance@coppernet.zm.
Highlights of the past few months: Debbie was treated for her blood clot and returned to Zambia the end of April; Ken taught at Kafakumba Pastor's School April through June; two work teams visited; involved in a women's retreat, seminar; Annual Conference; and a new church dedication.
They are in the process of purchasing a farm that will be a source of revenue for Wings of the Morning Flight Ministry and the Likasi Pastor's School, but it will be a year before beginning to receive an income.
LOWELL and CLAUDIA WERTZ -- are in the States on furlough. The Wertz' had several Indiana speaking engagements in September and October. November and December will take them to other states. In January they will be in Evansville the 5th, Indianapolis the 18th and 19th and Kokomo the 26th. For more details contact them at: 708/889-1315; email: wertz@africaonline.co.tz.
JOHN and KENDRA ENRIGHT -- In late August John came back to the States from Zambia for a brief visit to lead a seminar at Epworth Forest on The Kingdom of God. John has developed the Kafakumba Training Center in Zambia after the Epworth Forest Youth camp, which he himself attended when his Africa Missionary parents came to the States on their furloughs.
Currently in Zambia two dorms are finished and they are working on the third. Each costs $10,000. He explained there are multiple uses for the dorms and mentioned that Zambia president, Kenneth Kaunda, had recently held an Aids meeting at the Kafakumba Center. Email: enright@coppernet.zm.
UPDATES FROM CENTRAL AMERICA
Last updated on 01/14/2004LYDIA PIERCE, UM missionary in Honduras contacted Gina Riendeau, North Conference, to solicit VIM teams for Honduras. The greatest needs are in northern province of Santa Barbara and rural areas near Tegucigalpa, where they are still rebuilding after Hurricane Mitch.
CHUCK AND IRENE SCALA, UMC Volunteer in Missions coordinators in Guatemala, are asking that VIM teams seriously consider going to Guatemala to work at the Rayito de Luz Orphanage in Xela. Contact the Skalas at chuckireneskala@hotmail.com for more information.
CHARLES AND PATTY MADDOX, VIMs in Haiti, are scheduled for home itineration beginning May 2003. Contact address: Volunteers in Mission c/o Lynx Air-PO Box 407139, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 33340.