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KENTUCKY UPDATE

AS YOU SEE FROM THE DIRT ON THE PARKING LOT, THE WATER FLOODED BIG BRANCH BAPTIST CHURCH

On July 26th, 2022, Five Counties in Kentucky were ravaged by severe storms causing flooding, landslides, and mudslides. As a result, Operation Renewed Hope sought churches in need or willing to aid those in the impacted communities.

Rock Bottom Baptist Church

Through Evangelist George Griffis, ORH was made aware of Rock Bottom Baptist Church and Camp Rufus in Buckhorn, KY, pastored by Simmie Bowling. The church and camp are at the center of community life for the area and could possibly be a food and resource distribution site.

August 5th, Chris McAviney, Director of Disaster Relief, traveled to Rock Bottom Baptist Church to survey the extensive damage to their camp/church property. The initial church building was untouched; however, the camp property buildings, used for church meetings, were missing, destroyed, or flooded. Also, the pastor's home had water in the basement, and several church families lost everything and are currently living with Pastor Bowling.

ORH placed generators in the surrounding community, providing power for several homes. In addition, a work team was scheduled to begin salvage of the one intact camp building. This building, now named the “ark” floated a football field away from its original location but remained intact.

The scheduled work team from Mountain City, TN arrived at Rock Bottom to begin removal of the floor from the camp bunk house. The work allowed air flow and moisture remediation with the goal of repairing the building for camp and church operations. The church family also arrived and began distributing food and supplies into the surrounding communities.

On Sunday, Kevin McCoy working with ORH, assisted the Church with their Sunday services. In addition, he was available at the church when a building moving company evaluated the camp bunkhouse for moving it back to its original location.  

Big Branch Baptist Church

After evaluating the needs of Rock Bottom, Chris connected with Big Branch Baptist Church in Hindman Ky, and Pastor Rob Paddock. Nehemiah's Network introduced ORH to the church and pastor. 

The Pastor's parsonage basement was flooded, and the basement door destroyed due to the pressure of mud and rain. Big Branch's old church building was flooded with mud and water, and the church is moving to the new building, a donated school, for Sunday services. Sadly, the new building is barely functional without work.

While with Pastor Paddock, Chris and he surveyed the community destruction and needs. Chris reported that many homes were destroyed, and the water sewage system was semi-operational.

ORH has sent $1000.00 to each church to help with immediate costs.

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NEHEMIAH'S NETWORK DELIVERY - ORH SUPPLIES FUNDS FOR DELIVERY COST AND ALSO PARTNERS WITH GATHERING OF RELIEF SUPPLIES

UKRAINE UPDATE - EVEN THE CHILDREN HELP

THE CHILDREN MUST SEE JESUS' LOVE AS THEY WAIT!

Lori Enskyy wrote the following.

"...Many of the Ukrainians we talk to say they are numb and the endless newsreels of destruction have ceased to affect them. We covet your prayers for Ukrainian victory on Ukrainian terms. We covet your prayers for a mighty spiritual awakening in Ukraine!

We enjoyed fellowship with the refugees living at the church dormitory this week. Many of these families have lost everything and are in the process of restoring their documents so that they can try to rebuild their lives. Depression, fear, and a sense of helplessness can be heard in their stories. We are trying to lovingly share the HOPE that a personal relationship with Jesus Christ can give. Please pray for the seeds we plant on a daily basis.... We are preparing to participate in a city-wide fundraising event to help the Ukrainian army and the kids have been hard at work making patriotic souvenirs for the fair!

Please continue to pray for the building take over situation. We have a court date in mid-August. Our lawyer seems confident that we will win but warns that they will appeal. Pray for the Lord's will and protection of our building. There are no other temporary housing options available in our city. Funding is a problem everywhere and many temporary refuges have had to close. We thank you for your continued support for our war ministries. Your prayers and financial support are saving lives and offering."

Thank God for your continued support to help the Enskyy's efforts.

These are made with the faith of a child. 

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