Every medical test indicated that Tess had cancer. Doctors told her that the tumor was large and should be removed as soon as possible. Yet, on the day of her surgery, the tumor was gone. None of the doctors could explain what had happened—but Tess knew. “God took it out,” she said. “God gave me…
Serving Hurting Homeowners in Florida, Oklahoma, Texas, and South Carolina
May 11 Update: Storms continued to pound the U.S. on May 10. Straight-line winds with gusts up to 100 mph damaged homes, felled trees, and took down power in the Tallahassee, Florida, area. Samaritan’s Purse is responding and will soon be helping affected homeowners in Jesus’ Name. A Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Relief Unit packed with…
Serving the Flood Weary in Washington in Jesus’ Name
Early November storm clouds rolling into northwestern Washington did little to alarm residents of Whatcom County of any danger. After all, minor flooding is fairly common for that part of the state. By the morning of Nov. 15, though, the area had received 4.5 inches of rainfall within 36 hours, causing widespread flooding as Lake…
Celebrating Church Construction in Scammon Bay
A light October snow was falling softly on Scammon Bay, Alaska, as Pastor Jason Stromstad landed with Samaritan’s Purse staff and 400 pieces of fried chicken from Anchorage. Away for several weeks preaching in neighboring villages, Pastor Jason was returning home to a new season—both in weather and in ministry. “In November the real snow…
Nurturing Niger
Nearly 50 percent of children in Niger are chronically malnourished. Drought is common in much of the country, which means crops are hard to grow, leading to a lack of food. Hungry families in Niger are receiving the nutrition they need thanks to Samaritan’s Purse projects