Thursday, August 31, 2017

FBR Report: "UPDATE: Kachin IDPs Once Again Prove Their Resiliency"

The Free Burma Rangers (FBR) is a multi-ethnic humanitarian service movement. They bring help, hope and love to people in the war zones of Burma (Myanmar) and the Middle East. Groups send teams to be trained, supplied and sent into the areas under attack to provide emergency assistance and human rights documentation. Together with other groups, the teams work to serve people in need.


FBR Photo
UPDATE: Kachin IDPs Once Again Prove Their Resiliency

Due to heavy fighting and military offensives conducted by the Burma Army into Kachin Independence Army (KIA) held areas, especially since August 2016, the lives of thousands of IDPs have been seriously disrupted. Some of the Burma Army’s artillery, mortar and air munitions landed inside and around IDP camps located north of Laiza, the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) Headquarters. As a result hundreds of these IDPs fled to other, previously developed IDP camps while others crossed the icy river into China. The camps affected the most by the fighting were Maga Yang and Zai Awng. The majority of the IDPs from these two camps have fled to the Chinese border and begun building temporary living structures in an area called Sha It Yang, while some of these families felt they would be safer relocating further south to the handful of developed camps located just outside of Laiza ...

CLICK HERE to read the rest of this FBR Report ...

CLICK HERE to learn how YOU can get involved in FBR and its mission ...

In the News ... “MRT parent company donating at least $1M to Red Cross"

WP Photo by Jabin Botsford
• For #HurricaneHarvey relief efforts

Staff Report
Midland Reporter-Telegram

MIDLAND, TEXAS - Hearst is donating $1 million to the Greater Houston Red Cross to help with relief efforts across the region.

The New York-based owner of the Houston Chronicle, Midland Reporter-Telegram and many other media properties, also said it would match every dollar its employees donate up to another $1 million ...

 • read the rest of this MRT report ...

In the News ... "Midland-Lee principal heading fundraiser for Hurricane Harvey victims"

KOSA Photo
• With Houston Oilers rally cry

Staff Report
KOSA-TV


MIDLAND, TEXAS - Midland-Lee High School staff and students are collecting money, clothing and shoes for those in Houston who have been impacted by historic flooding from Hurricane Harvey. ...

read the rest of this KOSA report 


In the News ... "Basin Cares: NewsWest 9, Telemundo 20, La Ley partner with H-E-B in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts"

KWES Photo
• Part of a state-wide campaign

By Violet Trevizo, Digital Content Producer
KWES-TV

ANDREWS, TEXAS - The Basin Cares, a partnership between NewsWest 9, Telemundo 20, and La Ley Radio, H-E-B and the West Texas Food Bank to help relief efforts to benefit Hurricane Harvey victims. NewsWest 9 will host live broadcasts this week from H-E-B, 3325 W Wadley Ave. in Midland asking for donations to benefit those affected by Hurricane Harvey ...

 • read/watch the rest of this KWES report ...

In the News ... "Helping hands for Harvey"

OA Photo by Mark Sterkel
• Odessans stepping up to get donations to south Texas

By Jessica Bruha, Reporter
Odessa American


ODESSA, TEXAS - Residents and business owners in the Odessa community are stepping up to do what they can for victims of Hurricane Harvey.

The storm slammed the Texas coast Friday night, making landfall as a Category 4 storm in Rockport, and has since turned into a tropical storm causing historical flooding in the Houston metropolitan area. At least 14 have been reported dead while others have lost everything in the floods.

As the devastation continues to unfold with dams overflowing and waters continuing to rise, Odessa residents have sprung into action to help their fellow Texans ...

read the rest of this OA report ...

In the News ... "Grasp God’s kindness, sternness"

• Ministers: His relationship with mankind based on desire to have fellowship

By Bob Campbell, Reporter
Odessa American


ODESSA, TEXAS - There can be a tendency to separate God’s kindness from His sternness, but Odessa ministers say the two qualities should be considered together because they both stem from God’s holiness.

Richard Cravy, Terry Easley, Christopher Hagger and Todd Salzwedel say God’s relationship with mankind is founded on His desire to commune with His creations ...

read the rest of this OA report ...

Today in the PC-USA Mission Yearbook


The Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study is a daily devotional with 365 inspiring mission stories that come from next door and all across the globe. It inspires thousands of Presbyterians daily as they uphold the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in intercessory prayer.


Today in the Mission Yearbook: August 31, 2017

2017 BIG TENT'S THEME OF "RACE, RECONCILIATION AND THE REFORMATION" - In the New Testament, Jesus shared the Parable of the Sower with his disciples. In that story, Jesus explains that as the sower sows the seeds, some may fall on rocky ground or among the thorns, while other seeds flourish in rich soil ...

CLICK HERE to read more.

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

WAW Wednesday ... "Belize Team in the U.S."

"The Word at Work is a ministry that mobilizes churches and individuals to answer God's call to minister to those in need," writes Rev. Tim Tam, Director of the Amarillo, Texas-based ministry. "Through our relationships, God reveals needs and opportunities for service. As we come along side the poor, new friendships develop and doors for ministry open. As we serve, God provides the resources to supply for the needs he reveals."


WAW Wednesday: "Belize Team in the U.S."

Hey, Friends,

Earlier this month, our friends from Exodus / First Stone Churches took their VBS Mission to a whole new level...Our partners at Discovery Church in Hickory, NC invited the group, under Pastor Phillipa's leadership, to bring VBS to their community.

You might wonder...wait a minute, folks from Belize came to the States on a mission? Yes! They answered God's call, trusted and believed that God would make a way for them to answer the call - and stepped out in obedience.

The team first arrived in Pascagoula, MS for a couple of days to reconnect with friends from First Presbyterian. "The time with the Belize team was awesome! Our church loved them ... the kids loved it and really connected with our families. It was great all around!" said Pastor Matt Mitchell.


The group then hit the road and were met halfway by leaders from Discovery who brought them back to NC. International Mission Coordinator Susan Hefner tells the story:

“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” Luke 4:18-19

Like so many other teams before in post-Belize-trip conversations, we asked ourselves, "How do you get the entire congregation excited about what God is doing here?" Prayerfully and faithfully, God answers in His own time. Fast forward a few months and He plants a seed, "Let Me show them what I am doing here in Belize by letting My children worship with one another."

Discovery Church had never held a vacation Bible school before, and Exodus church delivers VBS to hundreds of children in Belize each summer. So, God sent Exodus to deliver VBS at Discovery. But just labeling it "VBS" is inadequate to describe what happened over the week. Worship happened, relationships deepened, future plans developed, perceptions about both cultures changed, and we served people in need together.

What is the result? 500 people, many of whom would never go to Belize, were able to love God through unbridled worship; find freedom by hearing His word; see God through prayer and answered prayers; experience healing by serving together; and discover the joy of following and living in God's will.

Going forward, there are 500+ people in Catawba County, NC excited about what is happening at Exodus & First Stone Churches in Belize City. 500+ people who want to invest in the lives and futures of the youth leaders whom God will use to make a difference in their country. God is on the move!



Here's what the trip meant to a few of the team from Belize:

"I felt God's spirit overflowing within us, not only through worship, but through our conversations and interactions with each other. I can honestly say I experienced joy, love, and a bond I can't even describe. I know in my heart that I didn't leave the same way I came and I know that was only through God."

"This was my first time traveling to the States and I enjoyed every single moment at Discovery Church. I saw God at work by bringing the children to VBS with us; in the love and the encouragement that we shared with each other; seeing that the children were ready to learn what we had planned for them. God was working with us, His presence guided us through each day."

"While I was on the trip I saw God in many areas -- doing what He is capable of doing. I saw God working in us while we sat together many days, talking and encouraging one another."



Pastor Phillipa was heard saying, "You showed up and God showed off!" That's what happens when we listen for God to lead us and we follow.

Is He calling you to serve in Belize? In the U.S.? Will you put His word into action?

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey ...

"When the enemy comes in like a flood the Lord will raise up a standard. " Isa. 59:19

Presently the enemy is a flood of incomprehensible proportions.
And still ... the Lord raises up a standard.
The Body of Christ is mobilizing and the stories of it are coming in from everywhere.
A great mission network is putting God's word into action.
Churches, organizations, and individuals that serve with us in Belize are praying, planning, and heading toward the southern coast.

Pray for those in desperate need.
Pray for thoughtful and effective responses.
Pray for us as we try to coordinate with our friends and partners already on site.

Thanks,
Tim Tam
#wearethewordatwork




EDITOR'S NOTE: Speaking from my own first-hand experience - working side-by-side with Tim, Kenny and our brothers and sisters in Belize - won't you give thoughtful, prayerful consideration to supporting the efforts of Tim, the Word At Work staff and their partners? Please please fill out this Commitment Card and return it to their office!

Also, remember that you can follow The Word At Work on their Facebook page!


In the News ... Lubbock police to provide security for shelters in the Houston area

LAJ Photo
“Everybody wants to go out and help.”

Lucinda Holt, Reporter
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - Ten officers sat in a briefing room as they prepared Monday to travel to the Houston area in an effort to provide security at shelters that are housing flood victims in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey ...

 • read the rest of this LAJ report

In the News ... "Hurricane, traffic crash victims remembered at ACU opening chapel"

ARN Photo by Timothy Chipp
• Also prayers for losses in the ACU family

By Timothy Chipp, Contributor
Abilene Reporter-News

ABILENE, TEXAS - It was a somber start to Abilene Christian University's opening chapel Monday morning, as President Phil Schubert paused the collected student body for prayer.

They prayed for the victims of Hurricane Harvey, which first ripped through South Texas and then, even as he spoke, was devastating the Houston area ...

read the rest of this ARN report ...

In the News ... "Alta Loma families, faculty blessed by Sierra Vista volunteers"

Photo by Dee Lackey
• Snacks and books, prayer walks and warriors

Dee Lackey, Reporter
San Angelo Standard Times


SAN ANGELO, TEXAS - A simple request in 2009 from House of Faith to Sierra Vista United Methodist Church to “adopt a school” has resulted in a year-round mission at Alta Loma Elementary — and its impact keeps growing — with hearts overflowing ...

Read the rest of this SAST report ...

In the News ... "San Angelo on standby to house hurricane evacuees"

SAST File Photo
• City workers and Red Cross volunteers would work together

Federico Martinez, Reporter
San Angelo Standard Times


SAN ANGELO, TEXAS - If the state's Division of Emergency Management needs additional shelter for Harvey evacuees, San Angelo will be ready, city officials said Monday ...

Read the rest of this SAST report ...

Invitation to Prayer from Faces of Children ... TODAY

Faces of Children is an ecumenical prayer ministry under the auspices of First Presbyterian Church of Midland, Texas. Their mission is to initiate ministries of prayer for children in churches, communities, and neighborhoods. In doing so, they seek to provide an opportunity for people of God to join together, learn about children and their needs throughout the world, and celebrate Christ's love (especially as it relates to children).

Invitation to Prayer ... TODAY

Hi Friends,

If you're in town and free, please join us to pray together on Wednesday - TODAY - at 11:00 a.m., in the gym conference room at First Presbyterian Church of Midland, Texas.

Please note the new time. We are trying this for one semester so that we have less time conflict with the new women's Bible study that is starting on Wednesdays at 11:30.

Also, Faces of Children is now on Facebook! I invite you to like our page so that you can see regular stories, prayer needs, and updates from partner ministries.

All the best,

Carrie




God is our refuge and strength,

an ever-present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy place where the Most High dwells.
God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help her at break of day.
Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;
he lifts his voice, the earth melts.
The Lord Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.

Psalm 46:1-7

Dear Intercessors,

I trust that your heart and prayers, like mine, are with the people in Houston and along the gulf today. For those of us in Texas, this feels particularly close to home as so many of our personal friends and family are caught in the deluge. With so many details still murky and unfolding, I don't feel like I have any news to share that you don't already know. But I did find these pictures, and they felt like a good way to start praying for the children and their families impacted by Hurricane Harvey.





Please pray for the children caught in the Hurricane ...

... for the children whose houses have been destroyed by flooding or wind or tornadoes. May they feel safe and secure wherever they are now.

... for the children who have made scary water evacuations. May they be able to process these events in a way that leads to healing and wholeness.

... for the children whose schools have been closed, and which may need to remain closed for weeks and months to come. May they not fall too far behind and may their time be filled with engaging and meaningful activities.

... for the children who have spent nights on rooftops, waiting to be rescued, or sleeping in shelters or strangers' homes. May they be able to rest and know the peace that comes from God.

And as we pray for children in Texas, let's continue to remember all the children around the world caught in the midst of natural disasters. For so many children in other countries, the recovery process is even more arduous than that faced by families in Texas.

Praying with you,
Carrie

Carrie J. McKean
Faces of Children Director
First Presbyterian Church of Midland, Texas
(432) 684-7821 x153



If you have prayer requests about children, those who care for them, those who have authority over them, or those who harm them (the really hard prayers to say sometimes), please send them to info@facesofchildren.net

Today in the PC-USA Mission Yearbook


The Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study is a daily devotional with 365 inspiring mission stories that come from next door and all across the globe. It inspires thousands of Presbyterians daily as they uphold the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in intercessory prayer.


Today in the Mission Yearbook: August 30, 2017

PRESBYTERIAN INTERCULTURAL NETWORK - In a room filled with individuals of many nationalities, the Presbyterian Intercultural Network (PIN) tackled the difficult subject of race relations in America ...

CLICK HERE to read more.

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Partners Blog: "When what you have is just not enough"

Steve and Oddny Gumaer started Partners Relief and Development in response to the needs of refugees and displaced people from Burma, and now in the Middle East, as well. Their mission is to demonstrate, through holistic action, God’s love to children and communities made vulnerable by war in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and other conflict zones.

Partners Photo
When what you have is just not enough

Rohingya camps in Bangladesh destroyed by Cyclone Mora
31 May 2017 19:29 GMT

“We heard that a cyclone was coming. But there’s no place we can go,” 27-year- old Hamida Begum, who said she fled to Bangladesh three months ago after her husband disappeared, told Reuters on Wednesday.


… that was the backdrop of our Partners trip to that area to see what help we could bring to those affected by the Cyclone. We had a small team who had two main purposes: emergency medical training specifically related to health problems post cyclone and providing funding for shelter and food. Our friend and local contact sat with us the first day. We asked him, “What is most needed?”. He said people need plastic tarps, as so many are sleeping in the rain due to the heavy destruction of their homes of bamboo and tarp roofing. I asked him how many he needed, he replied 2,000 tarps. The cost per tarp is $18, which translates to $36,000 for tarps only. We had with us only $17,500. What do you do when what you have is just not enough? What difference will our help make in face of such a massive need? ...

read the rest of this post ...




Partners Relief and Development is a registered charity in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States. "We’re a small, grassroots nonprofit passionate about making a big impact in communities affected by conflict and oppression, demonstrating God’s love to children and giving them the opportunity to live free, full lives." For more information aboput Partners, visit their website at partners.ngo/

In the News ... "OPD deploying officers to assist in Houston"

OPD Photo
• Among firefighters and law enforcement personnel from across West Texas

Staff Report
Odessa American


ODESSA, TEXAS - The Odessa Police Department is sending four officers to the Houston area for the next 10 days to help with hurricane efforts. They will be assisting other agencies as needed and will also provide security at various shelters.

The OPD said in a news release they would like to thank everyone who donated supplies for them to take.

In the News ... Odessans come together to help Harvey victims

OA Photo by Mark Sterkel
• Churches, businesses, non-profits and more

By Ruth Campbell, Reporter
Odessa American


ODESSA/MIDLAND, TEXAS - The West Texas Food Bank began Monday to accept donations to be delivered to San Antonio to help victims of Hurricane Harvey as soon as they are ready to accept contributions.

Harvey made landfall as a Category 4 storm in Rockport Friday night, but has since developed into a lingering tropical storm that has dumped massive amounts of rain on Houston ...

read the rest of this OA report ...

Invitation to Prayer from Faces of Children ... Tomorrow

Faces of Children is an ecumenical prayer ministry under the auspices of First Presbyterian Church of Midland, Texas. Their mission is to initiate ministries of prayer for children in churches, communities, and neighborhoods. In doing so, they seek to provide an opportunity for people of God to join together, learn about children and their needs throughout the world, and celebrate Christ's love (especially as it relates to children).

Invitation to Prayer ... Tomorrow

Hi Friends,

If you're in town and free, please join us to pray together on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., in the gym conference room at First Presbyterian Church of Midland, Texas.

Please note the new time. We are trying this for one semester so that we have less time conflict with the new women's Bible study that is starting on Wednesdays at 11:30.

Also, Faces of Children is now on Facebook! I invite you to like our page so that you can see regular stories, prayer needs, and updates from partner ministries.

All the best,

Carrie




God is our refuge and strength,

an ever-present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy place where the Most High dwells.
God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help her at break of day.
Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;
he lifts his voice, the earth melts.
The Lord Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.

Psalm 46:1-7

Dear Intercessors,

I trust that your heart and prayers, like mine, are with the people in Houston and along the gulf today. For those of us in Texas, this feels particularly close to home as so many of our personal friends and family are caught in the deluge. With so many details still murky and unfolding, I don't feel like I have any news to share that you don't already know. But I did find these pictures, and they felt like a good way to start praying for the children and their families impacted by Hurricane Harvey.





Please pray for the children caught in the Hurricane ...

... for the children whose houses have been destroyed by flooding or wind or tornadoes. May they feel safe and secure wherever they are now.

... for the children who have made scary water evacuations. May they be able to process these events in a way that leads to healing and wholeness.

... for the children whose schools have been closed, and which may need to remain closed for weeks and months to come. May they not fall too far behind and may their time be filled with engaging and meaningful activities.

... for the children who have spent nights on rooftops, waiting to be rescued, or sleeping in shelters or strangers' homes. May they be able to rest and know the peace that comes from God.

And as we pray for children in Texas, let's continue to remember all the children around the world caught in the midst of natural disasters. For so many children in other countries, the recovery process is even more arduous than that faced by families in Texas.

Praying with you,
Carrie

Carrie J. McKean
Faces of Children Director
First Presbyterian Church of Midland, Texas
(432) 684-7821 x153



If you have prayer requests about children, those who care for them, those who have authority over them, or those who harm them (the really hard prayers to say sometimes), please send them to info@facesofchildren.net

In the News ... "Local police officers, firefighters headed to Texas coast"

KWES Photo
• Vehicles, boats also being deployed

By Ronnie Marley, Online Content Manager
KWES-TV

MIDLAND/ODESSA, TEXAS - 23 Midland and Odessa law enforcement members are headed to the Texas coast to help with flooding left behind by Hurricane Harvey ...

 • read the rest of this KWES report ...

KWES Photo

In the News ... "The art of a sermon: Abilenian paints what she hears"

Photo by Traci Crawford
• “If God gives you a gift, there’s a reason.”

By Loretta Fulton, Contributor
Abilene Reporter-News

ABILENE, TEXAS - It was during a high school class one Sunday at church that the first inkling of a future ministry popped into Jennifer Crawford’s mind.

The teacher was leading a study on the Psalms.

“All of a sudden,” Crawford said, “my mind was forming images.”

The experience didn’t mean anything special to Crawford at the time. After all, she had been a budding artist since she was old enough to pick up a marker to doodle with. Images forming in her head weren’t unusual. But today, at 27, that memory is meaningful ...

read the rest of this ARN report ...

Today in the PC-USA Mission Yearbook


The Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study is a daily devotional with 365 inspiring mission stories that come from next door and all across the globe. It inspires thousands of Presbyterians daily as they uphold the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in intercessory prayer.


Today in the Mission Yearbook: August 29, 2017

2017 BIG TENT BIBLE STUDY - Bounding up to the pulpit with his laptop, Big Tent Bible study leader Eric Barreto cut right to the chase: “We have a problem,” he told Presbyterians gathered in Graham Chapel on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis ...

CLICK HERE to read more.

Monday, August 28, 2017

From @chinaaid : "Provinces seek to eradicate Sunday schools, Christian summer camps"

The China Aid Association is a non-profit Christian organization - based in Midland, Texas - with a mission to uncover and reveal the truth about religious persecution in China, focusing especially on the unofficial church. They do this, they explain in their website, by exposing the abuses, encouraging the abused and equipping the saints to advance the kingdom of God throughout China.

Provinces seek to eradicate Sunday schools, Christian summer camps
Distributed by ChinaAid, July, 2017 ...

China Aid Photo
HANGZHOU, ZHEIJIANG, CHINA – As China clamps down on the freedoms of its state-run churches, officials in the country’s eastern Zhejiang province have recently issued orders aimed at closing Sunday schools and keeping children from Christian events over the summer months ...

more on this story from China Aid



Invitation to Prayer from Faces of Children ... Wednesday

Faces of Children is an ecumenical prayer ministry under the auspices of First Presbyterian Church of Midland, Texas. Their mission is to initiate ministries of prayer for children in churches, communities, and neighborhoods. In doing so, they seek to provide an opportunity for people of God to join together, learn about children and their needs throughout the world, and celebrate Christ's love (especially as it relates to children).

Invitation to Prayer ... Wednesday

Hi Friends,

If you're in town and free, please join us to pray together on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., in the gym conference room at First Presbyterian Church of Midland, Texas.

Please note the new time. We are trying this for one semester so that we have less time conflict with the new women's Bible study that is starting on Wednesdays at 11:30.

Also, Faces of Children is now on Facebook! I invite you to like our page so that you can see regular stories, prayer needs, and updates from partner ministries.

All the best,

Carrie




God is our refuge and strength,

an ever-present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy place where the Most High dwells.
God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help her at break of day.
Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;
he lifts his voice, the earth melts.
The Lord Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.

Psalm 46:1-7

Dear Intercessors,

I trust that your heart and prayers, like mine, are with the people in Houston and along the gulf today. For those of us in Texas, this feels particularly close to home as so many of our personal friends and family are caught in the deluge. With so many details still murky and unfolding, I don't feel like I have any news to share that you don't already know. But I did find these pictures, and they felt like a good way to start praying for the children and their families impacted by Hurricane Harvey.





Please pray for the children caught in the Hurricane ...

... for the children whose houses have been destroyed by flooding or wind or tornadoes. May they feel safe and secure wherever they are now.

... for the children who have made scary water evacuations. May they be able to process these events in a way that leads to healing and wholeness.

... for the children whose schools have been closed, and which may need to remain closed for weeks and months to come. May they not fall too far behind and may their time be filled with engaging and meaningful activities.

... for the children who have spent nights on rooftops, waiting to be rescued, or sleeping in shelters or strangers' homes. May they be able to rest and know the peace that comes from God.

And as we pray for children in Texas, let's continue to remember all the children around the world caught in the midst of natural disasters. For so many children in other countries, the recovery process is even more arduous than that faced by families in Texas.

Praying with you,
Carrie

Carrie J. McKean
Faces of Children Director
First Presbyterian Church of Midland, Texas
(432) 684-7821 x153



If you have prayer requests about children, those who care for them, those who have authority over them, or those who harm them (the really hard prayers to say sometimes), please send them to info@facesofchildren.net

MC students raising funds for Hurricane Harvey disaster relief


From Rebecca Bell, Dean of Community Relations & Special Events
Midland College

MIDLAND, TEXAS - The Midland College Student Government Association (SGA) is raising funds to assist victims of Hurricane Harvey on the Texas Gulf Coast.

If you would like to help, cash or checks can be dropped off in the Community Relations Office located in the Allison Fine Arts Building. Please make checks payable to American Red Cross.

Donations can also be made online at https://www.redcross.org/donate/hurricane-harvey


In the News ... "How you can help those affected by Hurricane Harvey"

KOSA Photo
Do you know a local business or group collecting donations to help Harvey victims? Let us know by emailing news@cbs7.com

Staff Report
KOSA-TV


ODESSA/MIDLAND, TEXAS - Texas residents affected by Hurricane Harvey are enduring a difficult time in their lives.

The following are ways you can help your fellow Texans ...

read the rest of this KOSA report 


In the News ... "Harvey response: San Angelo TxDOT deploys crews to coast"

SAST Photo by Karen Threlkeld
• Deployed crews will rotate until the response effort ends

Ken Grimm, Reporter
San Angelo Standard Times


SAN ANGELO, TEXAS - The San Angelo District of the Texas Department of Transportation has deployed multiple crews expected to help repair infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Harvey ...

Read the rest of this SAST report ...

In the News ... "New church established"

OA Photo by Mark Sterkel
• Villatoro plans family recreation center at Victory Church on West 81st Street

By Bob Campbell, Reporter
Odessa American


ODESSA, TEXAS - Growing up near Guatemala City, the Rev. Gian Carlo Villatoro had a strong sense of eternity even as a boy, waiting for his father to come home at night with the poignant awareness that he very well might not ...

read the rest of this OA report ...