American Samoa Rebuild
Read the latest Disaster Relief Update, March 16, 2010
|
|
Southern Baptist volunteers continue to help American Samoans rebuild their homes damaged by the tsunami which struck the island in October 2009. Larry and Elaine Koch from Kentucky arrived in Pago Pago on January 7th for a three-month stay. While there the Kochs will provide leadership to the Southern Baptist response.
|
|
|
|
| Schedule of Rebuild Teams through July 25 |
| Utah/Idaho |
March 12 - March 24 |
| SBCV |
March 24 - April 11 |
| Utah/Idaho |
April 18 - May 2 |
| California |
May 13 - May 30 |
| Utah/Idaho |
May 30 - June 13 |
| Tennessee |
June 13 - June 27 |
| Northwest |
June 27 - July 11 |
| Michigan |
July 11 - July 25 |
|
|
|
Ministry Activity as of March 14, 2010
Volunteer Days 1,371
Professions of Faith 18
Gospel Presentations 135
Chaplaincy Contacts 405
Ministry Contacts 1,513
Water Purified (gallons) 7,196
Other Decisions 2
Meals Prepared 789
Repair Jobs 1
News Stories
Miracle in the Storm
Read the miraculous story of Alo's Survival
Disaster relief response far from over in American Samoa
|
|
Support American Samoa Relief Efforts
American Samoa is a part of the Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention. The convention has established a fund for individuals and organizations wishing to support the relief efforts underway in the wake of the tsunami that struck the Samoa island chain.
Donations may be mailed to the Hawaii Baptist Convention, Samoa Disaster Relief Fund, 2042 Vancouver Drive, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822.
Donations may be made online through the North American Mission Board by selecting Tsunami relief under Donation Information. Donations designated in this manner will be forwarded to the Hawaii Pacific Convention for use in the relief effort.
|
|
|
|
