Concerning Emergencies
White Fields Overseas Evangelism is a missionary agency of the Churches of Christ and Christian Churches in America dedicated to taking the Gospel of Christ to the whole world. We have been evangelizing in this capacity for the past 49 years and during this time have preached the Gospel in 82 nations of the world. Our primary goal is to preach the gospel, win souls to Christ, and establish the church in the unreached villages and nations. We have also helped to build 190 church buildings in various nations and have established and maintained 6 orphanages. We are also providing support for 129 native evangelists throughout the world.
White Fields was not organized for the purpose of taking care of emergencies. But as urgent needs have arisen we have responded by helping as we are able in various unexpected needy situations. For example:
1. Recently there was a horrible typhoon that devastated the island nation of Vanuatu. White Fields supporters and I.D.E.S. responded with $4,165.00. We sent these funds through White Fields Evangelist Doug Willis in Australia who was personally acquainted with Christians in Vanuatu. The funds were used to purchase seeds and Doug sent these seeds to Christian friends who have planted them to help feed victims for years to come.
2. In recent weeks two terrible earthquakes devastated the nation of Nepal. White Fields Evangelist Blythe Robinson, at his own personal expense made the trip to Nepal with $ 5,000 to help the victims. Blythe personally purchased needed clothing and food and gave to as many victims as the funds would permit.
3. When hurricane Yolanda hit Cebu in the Philippines. It destroyed the home of White Fields Evangelist Isaiah Labrado (now deceased) and his widow Dulce Labrado. Edwin Thomas, brother of Reggie, is a full time missionary in the Philippines. He personally has supervised the situation and is now involved in building a new home for Dulce. We are praying that funds will be provided for this tragedy.
4. Two weeks ago we learned of the tragic highway wreck that destroyed the Jesus Loves Me Orphanage truck. This truck is essential in getting the orphan children to school each day and in getting food supplies to the orphanage. You will read the details of this tragedy elsewhere in this newsletter.
5. A few days ago we received word from the Jesus Loves Me Home that the well has run dry. We cleaned and dug this well deeper in January. Our only choice now is to dig a new well at the cost of $4,000.
We do not send out urgent appeals every time a tragedy occurs. Our reasoning is this: we know that almost all supporters of White Fields give for a specific purpose: native evangelist support, orphan support, or some specific project. All funds given to White Fields that are designated go 100% for the project. We do not even take out office expenses, postage, or telephone calls. Every peony given goes for the designated purpose. We also realize that nearly all White Fields supporters are giving all they can give. So we do not burden faithful supporters by asking for more. But we do have a few friends of White Fields who do not regularly give, but do give for urgent causes. We let them know of theses urgent unexpected needs and appreciate those who are able to respond
White Fields was not organized for the purpose of taking care of emergencies. But as urgent needs have arisen we have responded by helping as we are able in various unexpected needy situations. For example:
1. Recently there was a horrible typhoon that devastated the island nation of Vanuatu. White Fields supporters and I.D.E.S. responded with $4,165.00. We sent these funds through White Fields Evangelist Doug Willis in Australia who was personally acquainted with Christians in Vanuatu. The funds were used to purchase seeds and Doug sent these seeds to Christian friends who have planted them to help feed victims for years to come.
2. In recent weeks two terrible earthquakes devastated the nation of Nepal. White Fields Evangelist Blythe Robinson, at his own personal expense made the trip to Nepal with $ 5,000 to help the victims. Blythe personally purchased needed clothing and food and gave to as many victims as the funds would permit.
3. When hurricane Yolanda hit Cebu in the Philippines. It destroyed the home of White Fields Evangelist Isaiah Labrado (now deceased) and his widow Dulce Labrado. Edwin Thomas, brother of Reggie, is a full time missionary in the Philippines. He personally has supervised the situation and is now involved in building a new home for Dulce. We are praying that funds will be provided for this tragedy.
4. Two weeks ago we learned of the tragic highway wreck that destroyed the Jesus Loves Me Orphanage truck. This truck is essential in getting the orphan children to school each day and in getting food supplies to the orphanage. You will read the details of this tragedy elsewhere in this newsletter.
5. A few days ago we received word from the Jesus Loves Me Home that the well has run dry. We cleaned and dug this well deeper in January. Our only choice now is to dig a new well at the cost of $4,000.
We do not send out urgent appeals every time a tragedy occurs. Our reasoning is this: we know that almost all supporters of White Fields give for a specific purpose: native evangelist support, orphan support, or some specific project. All funds given to White Fields that are designated go 100% for the project. We do not even take out office expenses, postage, or telephone calls. Every peony given goes for the designated purpose. We also realize that nearly all White Fields supporters are giving all they can give. So we do not burden faithful supporters by asking for more. But we do have a few friends of White Fields who do not regularly give, but do give for urgent causes. We let them know of theses urgent unexpected needs and appreciate those who are able to respond
