Our Ministry
Samaritan’s Purse – Give a Year End Gift
Give a Year-End Gift Where Most Needed Where Most Needed - 012000 $ Give We Help in Jesus’ Name SAMARITAN’S PURSE BRINGS PHYSICAL RELIEF AND HOPE TO HURTING PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD Samaritan’s Purse helps men, women, and children who are victims of war, poverty, disaster, and famine. We work in more than 100 countries,…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Sharing God’s Love in Word and Deed Across Hidalgo County, Texas
Lupe Aguirre works at the Science Academy of South Texas not too far from his home in Mercedes. When he returns to school this fall, he’ll be excited to tell others about what happened this summer—about the one week in June that changed his life and that of his wife Maria. “Though tough, I’ve had…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Ministry Continues in Wake of South Texas Flooding
When a ferocious thunderstorm jolted Stacy Francois awake at 5 a.m., she cleared the cob webs from her mind and started checking around her house in Weslaco, Texas. She grew anxious when she noticed water coming under the front door. The scene brought back frightening memories of floodwaters seeping into the same home three years…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Samaritan’s Purse Deploys After Multiple Tornadoes Tear Up Parts of Iowa
Update: Samaritan’s Purse is focused on serving homeowners in Marshalltown where over 700 homes sustained damage from an EF-3 tornado. Evangelical Free Church (3111 S. 6th St.) serves as our base. Volunteers began work on Sunday, July 22. Staff, equipment, and a disaster relief unit—packed with tools and supplies—have arrived in Iowa after tornadoes ripped…
Crisis & Disaster Response
“I Say Thank God for Volunteers”
UPDATE (Aug. 2): Our work has now been completed in Marshalltown, Iowa. More than 330 individual volunteers served 108 homeowners. We praise God that 19 people trusted Christ as their Lord and Savior. We are grateful to Marshalltown Evangelical Free Church for their support as our base of operations. For both weather forecasters and residents,…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Disaster Relief Unit Deployed in Response to California Wildfire
UPDATE (Aug. 3): Our disaster relief unit is in place at Redding Christian Fellowship. Our staff members are assembled. Day volunteers will begin work on Saturday, Aug. 4. We will receive overnight volunteers starting on Sunday, Aug. 5. A disaster relief unit—a tractor trailer filled with equipment and supplies—has been sent to California in response…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Finding Hope in the Ashes of California Wildfires
Guy Gonzales received a text message from his wife saying four short words: “We just lost power.” He immediately realized that loss of electricity was not the real problem, but that one of California’s worst wildfires was approaching his home. Guy rushed home, knowing that without power his wife Lebra would be trapped and unable…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Samaritan’s Purse Helping Homeowners After Flooding in Upstate New York
UPDATE (Aug. 31): Our response finished on Aug. 30. More than 140 volunteers served 60 homeowners in Jesus’ Name. We thank God that three individuals came to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior during this response. — On Thursday, Aug. 16, Samaritan’s Purse deployed staff and a disaster relief unit—a tractor trailer filled…
Construction Projects
Grants Help Texas Churches Recover After Harvey
As Hurricane Harvey destroyed homes and businesses up and down the Texas coast, it also wreaked havoc on many houses of worship in the area. The damage it caused was demoralizing and often devastating to church congregations and leaders. Buildings were splintered and bent by high winds or damaged by flooding. After learning of the…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Volunteers Recover Treasures For Homeowners After Fire
UPDATE (Aug. 29): Our Shasta County fire response concluded on Aug. 28. We praise God for 26 people who were saved during this deployment. We are thankful for all our local partners and for the 965 volunteers who served more than 240 homeowners. — The Carr fire destroyed more than 1,000 homes in northern California,…
