Global Outreach

Matthew 28:19 - ... go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit ...

Global Outreach - Somalia

Checks may be mailed to the following address:

Judsonia church of Christ

Somalia Relief

P. O. Box 422

Judsonia, AR 72081

Dear folks,

Linked below are 3 recent newspaper articles documenting our efforts for Somalia. We have shipped one container out of Columbus, MS and one out of Judsonia, AR. We hope to send at least 2 more containers. This project is challenging because of unknown variables involved—it is going into a nation that has no law; it is going into a country that is 98%+ Islam; it is passing through the most dangerous territory in the world at this time.

This project represents the united compassion of Christians across the globe. As we loaded the containers we placed Arabic language stickers on items stating this was a gift from the churches of Christ. عطية من كنائس المسيح

John L. Kachelman, Jr.

8/27/2011 - Article in Clinton Democrat

8/12/2011

Brethren,

We continue to communicate regarding the multiple tragedies that are striking Somalia at this time. We have committed to sending two containers that will provide 40,000+ pounds of rice, family buckets, personal hygiene kits, shoes, and clothing. The attached report has a picture from one of the Internally Displaced People's (IDP) camp in northern Somalia where our containers will be distributed. In communication today I was told there are approximately 75,000 living in this area. These have fled the horrors of terrorism in the south and are suffering from the famine and drought. The pleas are heart breaking. The compliments that are being voiced in the willingness of the Lord's Church to help is very encouraging.

Read the attached and find encouragement that comes as a small number of brethren in Brussels, Belgium have given to assist the Lord's efforts in Somalia.

For those in the Searcy area be watching for a newspaper report on our Somali effort in Saturday's edition.

John

Here are some photos from Northern Somalia.