For the past three Easters, First Assembly Community Ministries has collected an “Easter Offering” designated to a number of projects. This year, our “Easter Offering” will be going completely to one project that is a huge need–world hunger. We will be partnering with Convoy of Hope, the disaster relief and community development partner of the Assemblies of God. Every day, … Read More
How to Help in the Refugee Crisis in Europe
This past week, I received the following communication from George O. Wood, the General Superintendent of the U.S. Assemblies of God. It contains informations not only about the crisis happening in Europe, but how the Assemblies of God responding there directly to people in need. It also contains current information about how to contribute materially to meeting needs there. Gifts … Read More
EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE IN NEPAL
A number of people have asked me how they can give to help with the response to the earthquake in Nepal just about 9 days ago. Our partner in such situations is Convoy of Hope, the Assemblies of God partner in disaster relief. The Convoy of Hope team on the ground in Nepal continues to work with local partners. Convoy of Hope is sending 700 tarps to the … Read More
Short-Term Missions Trips at First Assembly in 2015
Three trips are being organized by First Assembly Community Ministries in 2015! See below for more details. Intercession Trip in March. Next month, we will see a team go to pray with missionaries in a sensitive country. We’re thrilled to see the six people going to encourage our partners there and to pray for breakthrough in a part of the … Read More
HELPING MOORE, OKLAHOMA
Maybe like me, you’ve sat in front of your screen gawking at the widespread and almost unfathomable devastation and wondered how you can help. Below you can watch a video about how the Assemblies of God is partnering with Convoy of Hope, the designated relief partner of the Assemblies of God, to reach out to tornado victims in Moore, Oklahoma. … Read More
Help Sandy Victims
If you’re interested in helping victims of superstorm Sandy, I’d like to point you to Convoy of Hope, the compassion and disaster relief agency that the Assemblies of God often partners with. To be able to learn more about them and donate to victims of Sandy on the East Coast, click here!
Help for Minot, North Dakota & Joplin, Missouri
You may know that Minot, North Dakota has experienced devastating flooding this month. Things have hit a new low there this past weekend as waters reached a record high. As you may be able to imagine, all kinds of people have been touched by this disaster.Walt and Jenny Donoghue attend First Assembly, but recently lived in Minot. These are the … Read More
Giving toward the Japanese Crisis
A number of people have inquired about how they can help with victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Beyond praying for Japan and the many victims there, here are some links for you. First of all, you can learn more about the scope of the tragedy and learn about the response of Convoy of Hope, a Christian organization … Read More