Back in October we made you aware of an opportunity to support pastors and churches in Puerto Rico after the island was devastated by Hurricane Maria. By God's provision and your generosity, our church was able to send money to aid these efforts.

We recently received an update from the pastor overseeing the aid to Puerto Rico. In his words, here is a sampling of the things they were able to accomplish with the money given:

• Supplied 37 generators to areas without power.
• Gave thousands of dollars to buy supplies for devastated areas on the island, and it also was used to cover specific needs for the operations of local churches during the emergency. 
• Approximately $5,000 was used to care for pastors on the island. This money was used to meet specific needs of the pastor and their families as they functioned as first responders in their local communities. These funds also gave them some time to rest during this difficult season. 
• Delivered emergency supplies, such as batteries, flashlights, and laundry detergent, along with other necessities. 
• A portion has gone towards theological relief. Since the end of November, we have been meeting with a group of pastors to help them process in a biblical way the tragedy that they are experiencing and to equip them to move forward in order to better serve their churches and communities.

Thank you for loving people you haven't even met. It brings glory to God and comfort to His people. Your generosity "is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God" (2 Cor. 9:12).

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10

On September 20, Hurricane Maria blew through Puerto Rico leaving massive amounts of destruction in its wake. Currently, only 15% of the island has power and basic necessities are in short supply. There are real people with real needs, but we can help.

One of our sister churches in Gaithersburg, MD is working to aid victims on the island. Both pastors have family in Puerto Rico and strong ties to a growing movement of gospel-centered churches in Puerto Rico. In fact, their senior pastor is president of ReformaDos. They will use the funds they collect to care for the churches they have been serving and relating to for years.

Please consider sending a personal donation.