THE UNITED CHURCHES

IS ALSO DEDICATED TO REACHING OUT

BEYOND OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

THROUGH SUPPORT TO

THE FOLLOWING Global Missions

 

The Joshua Fund

“I will bless those who bless you" - Genesis 12:3a

"We exist to bless Israel & her neighbors in the name of Jesus."

http://www.joshuafund.com

 

One Great Hour of Sharing

"Restoring Hope, Feeding the Hungry, Empowering the Oppressed"

https://specialofferings.pcusa.org/offering/oghs/

 

Operation Christmas Child - Samaritan's Purse -  Shoebox Gifts

"Every year since, Samaritan’s Purse has collected shoebox gifts filled with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items for children around the world. Since 1993, more than 186 million children in more than 160 countries and territories have received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox. The project delivers not only the joy of what, for many kids, is their first gift ever, but also gives them a tangible expression of God’s love."

Watch for details about our  2021 Operation Christmas Child shoebox emphasis.

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/

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Haiti Medical Mission

 

Update - April 11, 2021

     Our church family and friends have made a huge difference in the life of many Haitians.  On the many trips our teams have taken to Haiti, we adopted William, who was a very young man, with the job of rolling 50-gallon barrels of water so our team could shower!  His goal was to become a doctor.  With our help that happened!  He is now a Doctor in La Gonave with his own Annie Zwetzig Clinic!

 

     William has been an orphan most of his life.  He lived with his Pastor uncle in La Gonave.  He adopted me as his mother.  His birth mother’s name was also Annie, so it was a natural fit!  He is now married to Dr. Natalie and has a 3-year-old son named Nathan.  William has always been our “go to” person.  He always lets us know how, and who, to help.  Over time, we have purchased hundreds of pounds of rice and beans, some seasoning and oil, to put in bags and give to many, many people.

 

     We have also built (part of) schools, churches, houses, and have done medical clinics serving over 1,000 at a time.  We have paid for many people to go to the hospital in Port-au-Prince for surgeries and care when it could not be done on La Gonave.  We have taken many supplies to Haiti.  Baby quilts are a huge hit!  Can you imagine a mother, very poor, getting a brand-new beautiful quilt for baby!  We have also taken lots of medical supplies and medicine when we did clinics. 

 

     You have supported teachers with some pay as the school had no money to pay but kids still went to school.  You bought a vehicle for them to use as an ambulance, which they have used many times.  You bought a small Xray machine, an ultra sound machine, several medical devices, plus more!

 

     William has been an orphan most of his life.  He lived with his Pastor uncle in La Gonave.  He adopted me as his mother.  His birth mother’s name was also Annie, so it was a natural fit!  He is now married to Dr. Natalie and has a 3-year-old son named Nathan.  William has always been our “go to” person.  He always lets us know how, and who, to help.  Over time, we have purchased hundreds of pounds of rice and beans, some seasoning and oil, to put in bags and give to many, many people.

 

     We have also built (part of) schools, churches, houses, and have done medical clinics serving over 1,000 at a time.  We have paid for many people to go to the hospital in Port-au-Prince for surgeries and care when it could not be done on La Gonave.  We have taken many supplies to Haiti.  Baby quilts are a huge hit!  Can you imagine a mother, very poor, getting a brand-new beautiful quilt for baby!  We have also taken lots of medical supplies and medicine when we did clinics. 

 

     You have supported teachers with some pay as the school had no money to pay but kids still went to school.  You bought a vehicle for them to use as an ambulance, which they have used many times.  You bought a small Xray machine, an ultra sound machine, several medical devices, plus more!

 

     Mostly, I want to thank each and every one of you for your prayer, financial, and every kind of support there is.  Without you, it would not have happened.       

     

    Sincerely in Christ, Annie Zwetzig

 

Annie Zwetzig can be contacted

for more information about our Haiti Medical Mission,

through the church office at: (605) 745-5640

 

 

        
    United Churches Haiti Medical Team 2012       

    Busy reception room in the clinic of "Celebrate Jesus"


    Dr. Garry Strauser

  Lots of people help with making bags of medicine to give away in Haiti