Nepal mission

Beverly has sent us some emails about her son-in-law, Larry, and his dog, Sammy, leaving Mission, B.C. to go with a rescue team to help in Nepal.

This is a very big undertaking and they will need our prayers. Please remember them often as you pray throughout your day for all the workers over there in Nepal and all the people of Nepal going through this terrible time.

Here are a couple of pictures to help put a face to the names to pray for, and below the photos is a news story with Larry and Sammy in it.

Larry W. - fire chief in Mission, B.C.

Sammy the dog, with small firefighter boots along side him.

British Columbians heading to Nepal to provide assistance - Global News


Another way you could help if you want to is through this link: Help AHI Help Nepal - Adventist Health International

Michael Woodruff is encouraging people to donate through this site as he knows what this organization is really doing there. Michael went to UCA with Tyler, and our students from OKAA went on a mission trip to the Philippines with their family when Bryn was in grade 11, I think.

 

Below is a write-up about what the funds from AHI will help with over at the Scheer Memorial Hospital in Nepal.

Scheer Memorial Hospital in Banepa, Nepal, is rapidly becoming a major treatment center after the 7.8 earthquake that struck Nepal recently. None of the buildings at SMH were damaged significantly and there were no casualties among the staff. Aftershocks are frequent and remain a cause for concern. Two medical students from Loma Linda University recently completed rotations there and are also safe. Initial medical supplies are adequate, but many patients are now flooding into Scheer from the surrounding valleys, and more supplies and help will be needed soon. Both water and electricity are intact at the hospital.  The army had supplied tents for the hospital to function in as patients did not want to stay inside the buildings due to the frequent aftershocks. Full clinical operations were continuing in these temporary quarters.

As of Monday morning, the current inpatient census is about 180 patients. Most have been moved back onto the wards. Scheer Memorial Hospital is a member of Adventist Health International, based in Loma Linda, California. Until we can clearly get a sense of what is needed, funds are being solicited to support the operation of the hospital and those they serve in the Banepa region of Nepal. Once needs are identified, appropriate medical equipment and supplies will be procured to enable the hospital team to care for the many injured patients coming for care. In addition to this, specialty teams are being identified to travel to Nepal when the request comes.

Though far away, Scheer Memorial Hospital is in need of your help. Every small donation can make a huge difference. Please continue to visit this website for up-to-date information on these AHI sites and click on the link below to get involved and make a donation.

 

Nepal Earthquake Fund

Adventist Health International (AHI) is committed to utilize philanthropic gifts in the manner donors desire.

Occasionally, conditions in the field may alter program goals or activities.  If this occurs, AHI will redirect funds to similar projects.

 *Adventist Health International (AHI) is a multinational nonprofit corporation with headquarters in Loma Linda, California. AHI has been established to provide coordination, consultation, management, and technical assistance to hospitals and health care services operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, primarily in developing countries. AHI is not a funding agency and depends on various organizations, foundations, governments and individuals to provide financial assistance when needed.

Mum love is super strong

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Life at OCC - Sabbath, April 18th, 2015

Sabbath School had a guest superintendent this week. Myrna T. put it together and invited Bob W. to come up and be interviewed about Kid's Corner Sabbath School.

Nancy was going to come and talk, but she was not well, so we heard her on the phone instead ... by way of recorded message.

Bob sharing a peek at some of the new puppets they will be using with their new program, Under the Sea.

Then the children came from their classroom to share a song with us about sheep.

Thank you so much for sharing your song with us.

Birthday gifts are given to the children.

Myrna thanked Bob and Nancy with a lovely bunch of flowers.

Myrna suggested that we all get this book and read it as soon as we can.

Our newest little church member.

During Sabbath School lesson study, the group was asked to explain who Jesus was to them in seven words or less. Here is one answer.

Jesus:

Vital

Maker (Creator)

Saviour

Defender

Brother

and Friend

Doug, elder of the month, explains by using this cup.

So glad they are here this weekend!!

A quick discussion between SS and Church

Our bright and beautiful flowers.

Quick call Special Music group.

It is always good to hear him preach from his heart.

After church visits are important, too.

Welcome for New Baby - Sunday, April 26th 2015

A new baby has arrived!!

We want to welcome Ryder Lemky, new little son for Yolanda, baby brother for Brookelynn and James, and grandson for Dawna and Dave.

All Orchard City Church members and friends are invited to come to a baby shower to shower love and care on Baby Ryder.

It will be a come and go party from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, April 26th, 2015 at Bonnie and Doug's home, which is located at 729 Cassiar Place.

Come and stay for a few minutes or a couple of hours, whatever fits into your schedule.

General baby items would be fun to give or if you feel like you want to donate towards bigger items, money is appreciated.

A lovely visit with Carol

It was so nice to go as a small group to Carol's home last Sabbath and visit together.
It is always so pleasant and Carol is always a gracious hostess.

Roland was away (sorry about your sister-in-law) but Carol's brother, Murray was there.
After visiting we had a song to sing together while Rhonda (Carol's niece) played the piano for us.
We then prayed together for Carol's comfort and strength and feeling much better.