August 18th Update

Hope Crisis Response Network – Update

A tropical storm is churning across the Caribbean today and experts say it will soon  cross Florida.  Please pray that the storm would diminish and not grow in strength.  Please pray for protection for Hope City, Gulfport.  We are not currently in the path of this storm, but the storms this summer have moved rapidly and gained in strength as they have approached land.

The hot Mississippi weather is continuing but the teams have been doing a fabulous job on the various projects that we have open at this time.  Teams are struggling a bit though because the ice machine is not working correctly.  Please pray that the problem can be corrected as cool drinks are VERY important!

A great team was in camp this week from Pine Ridge Church Michigan, St. John’s Church and from Woodburn Missionary Church, who also had a great time in camp last week.  The teams have been painting at Ira Rowell’s and Orlanda Booker’s.  They began the framing work at Carolyn Raymond’s and installed siding Cheryl Henry’s and Orlanda Booker’s.  They are also installing trim work at the Morse and Rowell home.

Volunteer teams this summer have made tremendous strides in building on these homes and we are so thankful for all the time and talent that goes into each home.  Thank you for bringing teams to Gulfport and helping with all these great projects.

YOU ARE INVITED!!!!

August 29th, the Third Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Please be our guest as we remember the past, celebrate the present and
share Hope for the future.

Dinner and worship beginning at 5 p.m.

We would love to have you in camp for this anniversary.  There is no charge, come down to Gulfport, stay in the bunkhouse and visit with friends and family as we consider what God has done in the days since this devastating storm.

We want you to see the progress, celebrate the restoration and see what is still to come.

Call 228-896-2811 and talk to Monte or Kim or email valerie@hcrn.info for more information.

Gulfport Prayer Requests: Please pray for the Morse family as they are struggling with some disappointments and illness with family members.  Pray for Richard Waite, he needs direction as they consider how to care for some family members.  Pray for Rushell Williams… He has a MEMA cottage and so does his elderly brother, but his paperwork appears to have been misplaced by the case management agency for the third time.

Indiana update: Recovery work is progressing very well in Indiana.  Eleven long term recovery programs are underway and poised to provide help and assistance to nearly 17,000 Indiana residents affected by flooding this year.

Thanks again this month to WBCL.  We are so thankful for the opportunity to share the work and ministry of HCRN and I always enjoy my visits with Jim and Phil.

As for the Cox family, we’ve sent Travis off to college.  He’s settled in at ORU in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Classes are underway and he’s been cast in his first college production.  School starts this week for Jordan and Megan as well.  I pray that your back-to school activities go well too.

God has a special plan for you and for me.  I pray that you walk in his plan for you, because all of our lives, in every season, God is working and he is always faithful!   Thank you for sharing part of your life with HCRN and Hope City.

We are blessed for being connected to you.  Thank you for your prayers!  Thank you for your love!  Thank you for your financial support.

“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail, they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23

Have a great week!