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HOPE worldwide Afghanistan - Help for Ahmad
As with many births of handicapped children in Afghanistan Ahmad Siar was born and abandoned by his parents when he was a young child. Police found him lying in a field outside of Kabul. He was born with hydrocephalus (water on the brain).
MLK Day of Service in Houston
I just returned with my wife, Jan, from a celebration of Martin Luther King Day in Houston, Texas. HOPE worldwide Texas was blessed to have joined in a growing partnership with Shell Oil, Motiva and Volunteers of Houston to provide a full day of service to needy citizens in the Houston community.
HOPE worldwide Active in 32 Cities on Martin Luther King Day
Volunteers and Partner Organizations Serve in 100 Locations Nationwide
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Record Turnout Expected for MLK Day
According to a recent press release from The Corporation for National and Community Service, more volunteers than ever will be serving on MLK Day. Volunteers from HOPE worldwide and the International Churches will be among those in record numbers across the country.
Boston Church Makes an Impact on MLK Day
Across the country, HOPE worldwide and the American Red Cross are canvassing homes with fire safety tips and supplies. The Boston Church of Christ is joining the team to help save lives in Boston.
Thanks to volunteers like the Mitchell family, this MLK Day will have a bigger impact than ever.
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MLK Day - Red Cross and HOPE worldwide Saving Lives
WASHINGTON, January 14, 2009 - As the USA prepares to inaugurate its first African American President, the American Red Cross and HOPE worldwide will celebrate the legacy of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by partnering to distribute fire prevention and safety information in 25 cities this weekend.
MLK Day Call to Service from President-Elect Obama
USA President-Elect Obama calls the nation to service and Michelle Obama addresses the nation about the importance of service. Visit USAservice.org for more details and to see where you can serve in your region.
Below is a message from Michelle Obama:
Help on the Way to Quake Victims in Indonesia
HOPE worldwide Indonesia team bringing aid to West Papua
January 5, 2009 - An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 rocked the Indonesian province of West Papua on Sunday, January 4, 2009. The quake was centered about 95 miles west-northwest of Manokwari, Indonesia and about 105 miles east-northeast of Sorong.
January 5, 2009 - An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 rocked the Indonesian province of West Papua on Sunday, January 4, 2009. The quake was centered about 95 miles west-northwest of Manokwari, Indonesia and about 105 miles east-northeast of Sorong.
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LA Church Is a Pacesetter for MLK Day of Service
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is what are you doing for others?"
~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community will come to fruition as people of different races, creeds and ages gather on Monday, January 19 to improve their communities to commemorate his birthday. In this spirit, more than 3,000 HOPE worldwide Los Angeles volunteers from across Southern California region making it a day of service.
~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community will come to fruition as people of different races, creeds and ages gather on Monday, January 19 to improve their communities to commemorate his birthday. In this spirit, more than 3,000 HOPE worldwide Los Angeles volunteers from across Southern California region making it a day of service.
Pray in the New Year with HOPE worldwide
Employees and friends of HOPE worldwide are taking this opportunity to start the new year by praying for the poor continuously from January 1-7, 2009, 24 hours a day, in different parts of the world.
Feel free to join in.
Below are some prayer requests to consider as we pray together and directions on how to join the prayer chain: