French-Speaking Africa
Ivory Coast Contribution Nears $200,000
We have already heard reports of almost $200,000 in contributions coming in for the disciples in the Ivory Coast with many churches yet to be heard from! Churches around the globe in the first world and the developing world have come together to meet this crucial need of the Ivory Coast Crisis. All the saints say a big thank you, and we'll keep you posted as we learn more. If your church held an offering, please let us know by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">
On behalf of Disciples Today, ICOC Hot News and HOPE worldwide, thank you for spreading the word and for your generosity.
Ici, au HotNews nous avons déjà entendu parler de $200,000 de contributions viennent pour Abidjan. Tous les saints à Abidjan dire un grand merci, et nousvous tiendrons au courant que nous en apprendre davantage. Si votre église a tenu une offre, s'il vous plaît laissez-nous savoir!
Au nom de disciples d'aujourd'hui, Nouvelles ICOC chaud et HOPE worldwide, merci de passer le mot et pour votre générosité.
Cry for Help: Global Crisis Donation for Abidjan July 17
Sunday, July 17 has been set as a day of giving to help thousands of disciples in the Ivory Coast who are suffering in the wake of the civil war. Below is the story of one of the families you are helping.
Click here for more information on the Ivory Coast Crisis.
Disciples in Danger: Abidjan Couple Needs Your Help
Sunday, July 17 has been set as a day of giving to help thousands of disciples in the Ivory Coast who are suffering in the wake of the civil war. Below is the story of one of the families who need help.
Detailed Needs in Abidjan Crisis
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Galatians 6:10
In terms of the number of our members affected and duration of suffering, this is the largest humanitarian crisis our churches have ever seen. See below for an update on the needs in the Ivory Coast.
International Churches of Christ will donate together on July 17 for the ICOC Ivory Coast Crisis Contribution. Share with your family and friends. Share on Facebook, etc.
Click here to donate through HOPE worldwide.
Click here to see the Abidjan Crisis story and video.
A Cry for Help: Ivory Coast Video
July 17 has been set as the day for the International Churches of Christ to donate in response to this cry for help that comes from Abidjan, Ivory Coast in West Africa. Traumatized by the violence of civil war, our brothers and sisters in our Abidjan Church of Christ now face 50% unemployment with little food and water. Hundreds lost everything and are now living like refugees. Over 1100 disciples are without jobs. 400 college students are without housing and food.
In terms of the number of our members affected and duration of suffering, this is the largest humanitarian crisis our churches have ever seen. Please help these desperate disciples.
See below for how you can help and to see the Abidjan video. Click here to donate to this crucial need.
Abidjan - Brother Wounded in Crossfire
Isaac Gotingar (in photo bandaged), a former missionary to Mauritania was walking several kilometers to the church office when he suddenly found himself caught in the shooting between the warring armies...
Disciples Relocating as Abidjan Prepares for Battle
International Churches of Christ around the world are fasting and praying this month for disciples in danger around the world. Disciples Today and ICOC Hot News are keeping you appraised of some of these situations.
All indicators point to war breaking out in Abidjan in the near future. Hot News spoke with Francis Dassé in Abidjan today. Fierce firefights break out sporadically across the city. The bus station is crowded as people are fleeing to Accra, Ghana, and to Togo. Tens of thousands have crossed into Liberia as well.
In Abidjan itself hundreds of disciples are staying with other disciples in safe neighborhoods. About 80 are sleeping at the church building. Both the Accra church (English speaking) and the Lome church in Togo (French speaking) are ready to help. HOPEww is also eager to help gather relief monies to aid the disciples as they flee the fighting. Please keep up the prayers! We will keep you posted. Click here to donate through HOPE worldwide.
Disciples in Danger -- Disciples Are Refugees from Abidjan
We are hearing from the BBC and disciples in Abidjan that the fighting has escalated to several neighborhoods across Abidjan. Close to 500,000 have fled the capital. Fighting has continued in other cities as well. PLEASE PRAY for the disciples and for peace.
Please show the HotNews video "Disciples in Danger" in your church and ask your church to fast and pray. DVD's were mailed out this week to subscribing churches.
Already hundreds of disciples are refugees, and the fighting appears to be escalating. The current plan is for disciples who are fleeing the fighting to find peaceful cities for refuge. This is a crucial time. Your prayers are so needed. Dr. Solange Balou writes from Abidjan...
Disciples in Danger: Fighting Erupts in Ivory Coast
Breaking News: Artillery and gunfire in North of Abidjan. 100 disciples flee to church building as refugees. Banks are closed in the capital Abidjan. Stores are closed. Food is in short supply. PRAYERS ARE NEEDED FOR OUR 2000 DISCIPLES IN ABIDJAN. Watch the Hot News video.
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Desperation to Celebration - 3 Years Later
All of you who contributed financially or in prayer in 2007 towards the surgeries of Beabely Lakoussan-which saved her leg and enabled her to walk--will be touched by the picture below. The original prayer request was posted in 2007 here
Thank you for helping! This is how God can make wonderful things happen for people.