June 2009 Update
Helping widows and orphans in Afghanistan
The Lamia Afghan Foundation has contacted Rapha to aid in the distribution of orthopedic supplies, wound care, tents, blankets, and warm clothing to the people of Afghanistan. Wheelchairs, canes, crutches, plus 22 pallets were loaded and taken to Carswell March 11 and are ready to air-lift shortly to help widows and orphans in villages of Afghanistan! Thanks to Global Samaritan and David Catalina for bringing their truck from Abilene to partner with Rapha on this shipment.
Update: Still waiting for approval to get this shipment to Afghanistan!! Pray with us please!
Rapha received this note from General John and Jan Bradley, founders of Lamia Afghan Foundation:
We are so grateful for your support and the hours you have spent collecting, boxing, labeling and storing for us. What a huge difference your cargo will make in the lives of so many desperate people! It is an honor to have your support for our work!
Kenya shipment arrives in Kisumu!
The long-delayed container to Kisumu, Kenya has finally arrived! Rapha partnered with the Christian Relief Fund to send a shipment to the Jones and Ringroad Community Health & VCT Project. This is exciting news as we were wondering if we would live to see this day! Thanks so much to Julie Rawlings who was our contact with CRF who was so wonderful to work with on this project. We continue to pray for these medical supplies to be used for God's glory.
Bibles to Burma
Rapha was able to help with the distribution of Bibles into Burma! In the photo a woman is seen receiving a Bible in a marketplace in Myarmar.
Burma Relief and Development Continues
As you may know, Burma was struck in the Irrawaddy Delta with a powerful cyclone named Nargis in May of 2008. Since then, Rapha, along with many other churches and individuals have raised thousands of dollars to help in this relief effort. It was impossible to send in shipments because of the government corruption so missionaries in Thailand have gone again and again into this devastated large area. Much good has been done in the name of Christ. Tents, tarps, blankets, grain, rice and clothing were given as many were hungry, sick and homeless.
Medical treatment has been given as Rapha was able to send a large amount of antibiotics donated by a sister organization. Many have come to the Lord through the kindness, teaching and preaching in open air meetings. Through this natural disaster, the people are finally open to the Gospel in their time of distress. There is still an urgent need for help at this time as many are still suffering without food, shelter and healthy environments. If you can help, please get in touch with Rapha.Or you can send funds to the following organization:
USA Contact Agent:
North Burma Christian Mission, c/o Gary Wheat
25391 Birch Dr.
Joplin MO 64801
Rapha International
402 Blue Smoke Ct. W
Fort Worth, TX 76105