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John Stumbo Video Blog No. 51
This month John reports from Puerto Rico in the destructive aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. He describes how Alliance people are assisting Puerto Rican churches and calls the U.S. Alliance to be moved with compassion on their behalf.
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Natural Disaster Updates
The Alliance family suffers and serves through recent hurricanes, earthquakes, and wildfires.
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Volunteers Needed in Houston
We urgently need teams that have at least one skilled worker that can supervise, while others on the team help and learn.
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Soli Deo Gloria
Our very lives depend upon God alone; therefore, we give glory to God alone
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Peculiar People
This year‘s Missions Emphasis theme may seem a “peculiar” way to live, but it is the wonderful, purposeful life Jesus planned for us.
Who We Are
Around the world, the Alliance family celebrates Jesus. As one of our own says, “There is no heart He cannot reach, no wound He cannot heal, no bondage He cannot break...” Jesus said He came for the sick, not the well (Mark 2:17), and we’ve experienced His divine restoration. That’s why we’re passionate to take His good news—in word and deed—to those desperate for hope in every segment of our broken world.
Daily Devotions
A.B. Simpson and A.W. Tozer
Fri, October 20, 2017
A.W. Tozer
There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. —John 1:6-8
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This week in Puerto Rico (Update)
Rev Javier Gómez, Puerto Rico District superintendent, reports that as of October 10, 90 percent of the island remains without power, 50 percent without water, and 75 percent without communications.
On behalf of the Alliance family in Puerto Rico, Javier thanks God for His provision and protection. There was no loss of life among the Alliance family. Of the 63 churches on the island (61 with buildings),
- 7 suffered severe damage,
- 21 suffered moderate damage, and
- 33 suffered little or no damage.
About one in five pastors' homes were damaged; also, on average, 8–10 homes per congregation were damaged.
District personnel and relief coordinators continue to visit churches throughout the island. As these congregations reach out to their communities, please pray
- that God will sustain them as they rebuild their own homes and meet the needs of those around them. In addition to being deprived of basic necessities, many feel overwhelmed and exhausted; and
- for discernment for district and church leaders as they determine the most effective ways to meet the deepest needs of those around them.