Sierra Leone is now Ebola-free
The World Health Organization has announced Sierra Leone–a country which accounted for nearly half of all cases during the epidemic–is Ebola-free! Wesleyans can continue to help, post-Ebola.
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Caring for the sick in Jesus’ name: new 2-minute video
Part of the Ebola battle strategy has centered on establishing Community Care Centers: new medical facilities located closer to the people to receive and care for the sick.
State Department grants funds to World Hope International for trafficking shelter
World Hope International (WHI) has been awarded another grant from the State Department to continue its shelter in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Jo Anne Lyon Appointed to President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
President Obama announced his intent to appoint Rev. Dr. Jo Anne Lyon, General Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church, to the President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
World Hope International drills 1,000th water well
World Hope International is celebrating the drilling of its 1,000th well, which has given more than 750,000 people access to clean water.
The importance of the Church’s role in emergency response efforts
Jo Anne Lyon examines the important role churches play in emergency response efforts worldwide. These efforts have been illustrated most recently following Nepal’s devastating earthquake.
Ambulance driver survives Ebola
Ambulance driver Mohamed Conteh knows the importance of putting others’ needs first. One day, in the thick of the Ebola crisis in West Africa, Mohamed picked up a sick woman. He then got sick himself.
Walking to bring the water of life
Larry McAlphine has raised over $300,000 in the last decade through his Hoover Walk, honoring a friend and helping others around the world.
The edges of the field
Kenton and Autumn Hofer, South Dakota farmers, have found a way to support farmers in other countries. Other farmers, churches, and individuals have joined in this practical way to help farmers.
Ebola is yielding to World Hope International efforts
World Hope International has been a key player in the fight against Ebola in West Africa. Read specifics on what WHI has done to help.
Wesleyans in the news
Volunteers deliver tents and other items in the mountains of Nepal for earthquake victims, and Southern Wesleyan announces full tuition scholarships for the children of a Charleston shooting victim.
Act Now Nepal! – New Video
This new 2 1/2-min. video shows the spirit of pastors and people in Nepal as they grieve lost lives and homes following a massive earthquake. They are doing ministry again, telling others about Jesus.
Golf goes missional at Sent Church
A golf invitational in Plano, Tex., serves a greater purpose than recreation. More than 22,000 African villagers now have clean water because many played the game in Texas and many gave financially.
Nepal mountain trek team formed
A Wesleyan/World Hope mountain trekking team has formed to take tents and water filters into remote, stricken regions of Nepal before the monsoon season begins.
Wesleyans in the news
Churches help those in need, World Hope International is featured on CNN, Houghton produces April Fools’ Joke, and more.
Hero with a thousand faces
An Atlas Productions video documents “Ebola Fighters,” brave heroes of the African disease outbreak. World Hope International and The Wesleyan Church have partnered to tell the story.
Video of Ebola supply container arrival
The Wesleyan Emergency Relief Fund is helping send several shipping containers supplying the ongoing Ebola battle in Sierra Leone. This flying drone video records the arrival of a container.
Ebola update from Sierra Leone
World Hope Organization reports that Sierra Leone remains the worst-affected country in regards to Ebola. But Wesleyans are making a difference in helping fight the disease.
Time for prayer and fasting for Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma asked the nation to carry out a week of fasting and prayer to end the Ebola virus epidemic, as nearly 3,000 have died in recently months.
Houghton College student helps write $1 million in received grant proposals
A Houghton College senior recently participated in writing two grant proposals that generated $1 million dollars.
Heroes and survivors from the Ebola battle front
Time magazine named Ebola caregivers as its 2014 “People of the Year.” Carrie Jo Cain and our Wesleyan medical staff are among those workers. Read how Mary survived the dread disease.
World Hope Ebola report
News from the Ebola battle front from WHI highlights medical operations, delivery of food and water, community sensitization, and specific prayer needs. Carrie Jo Cain returned to Africa on Oct. 29.
Sierra Leonean doctor reports on Ebola crisis at Kamakwie Wesleyan Hospital
The chief medical officer of Kamakwie Wesleyan Hospital in Sierra Leone reports firsthand on the fight against Ebola, even sharing some survival stories.
Wesleyans respond to Ebola crisis
Please accept great thanks for your many prayers and financial gifts to help fight the good fight against Ebola. While the news grows worse, we can report some good news also.
