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The Power of Prayer
It was in 2011 that the Great Tohoku Earthquake and tsunami struck off the coast of Miyagi prefecture, devastating and destroying towns and people’s lives. Edie Cummings, the wife of former OPC Missionary Cal Cummings, came to speak at my church. It was then that I knew that I had to go.
Taking Time to be Present
For a week this past summer, I, along with Sawyer Wiersma, his sister, Campbell, Leanne Doezema, and our fearless leader, William Devenney, traveled from our scattered locations in the States to Puerto Rico for my first short term mission trip (apart from my time at Boardwalk Chapel). We all went into the week unsure of what plans or what objectives we had.
A Sense of Communion
Sawyer Wiersma, member of Harvest OPC in Wyoming, MI, recently returned from a short-term trip to Puerto Rico, where he and four others traveled to greet and serve the brothers and sisters there, namely the congregation of Sola Escritura in Guayama, PR.
Planting Seeds in Hungary
I had the wonderful privilege of being a part of the OPC’s 2024 Team Hungary missions trip this summer. Our team was a group of ten members from all over the U.S., most never having met before.
Discovering Christian Family in Hungary
From a young age I loved hearing mission reports. I celebrated every time a missionary visited and presented on their work. When I heard the OPC was sending a group of missionaries to Miskolc, Hungary, I was excited to apply.
Growing Closer to the Lord and His People
This summer, my family of nine flew over the Caribbean Sea the way to Puerto Rico. It wasn’t for a cool summer vacation, or merely because we enjoy travelling as a family. The real reason was somewhat simple—for God’s glory.
To Share Our Hope
I’m no different than the people I’m evangelizing to. I’m not better than them, I’m just as sinful as everyone else. But that’s why we do it—I want people to have the same hope I have.
Good Fellowship, Good Discipleship, Great Evangelism
Emily Batten is a member of Living Hope OPC in Allentown, PA, and spent a month of her summer serving at the Boardwalk Chapel as a junior staffer.
Connecting Apologetics and Evangelism
Daniel Nannini, member of Faith OPC in Long Beach, CA, served the Boardwalk Chapel this summer as the drama coordinator. In this role, Daniel organizes other staff and volunteer groups to put on gospel-themed skits in the nightly programs.
More Confident in the Gospel
Emily Batten is a member of Living Hope OPC in Allentown, PA, and spent a month of her summer serving at the Boardwalk Chapel as a junior staffer.
Forced to Pray on the Boardwalk
On a typical night at the Boardwalk Chapel in Wildwood, New Jersey, groups of red-shirted staff along with members of my church spread out over the boardwalk offering to share the good news with anyone who will stop.
God’s Continued Goodness in Quebec: E4K 2024
From singing hymns and enjoying good food together to acting out Bible stories for the little ones, English for Kids camp in Saint Georges De Beauce was an incredible blessing to both the campers and the staff team.
An Evangelistic Community
Isabelle Ferguson, member of Grace OPC in Westfield, NJ and a former volunteer at the Boardwalk Chapel, has returned this year to serve as a Junior Staffer.
Team Hungary Departs!
On Tuesday, July 16, the nine-members of Team Hungary began their long journey to Amsterdam on their way to serve in Miskolc, Hungary assisting the The Reformed Presbyterian Church of Central and Eastern Europe (RPCCEE) in their annual English Camp. Please pray for traveling mercies and a productive time there.
The Boardwalk Chapel
On June 24, the Boardwalk Chapel raised the iconic garage-style door to open the 2024 season, now in its 79th year of evangelizing in Wildwood, NJ, with cheers and excitement from the summer staff and Harvest OPC, Wyoming, MI volunteers.
Puerto Rico Team One
"In spite of language, culture, geographic 'barriers' God’s people have a beautiful bond through the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. There is nothing like a missions trip to give testimony to that connection!"
Team Japan 2024
Team Japan is serving a variety of purposes, like fixing fences and earthquake-damaged walls as well as participating in an English Cafe with the OPC Japan mission.
English for Kids, Quebec 2024
The first day of English for Kids camp in partnership with The Reformed Christian Church of Beauce went very well under sunny skies. Praise the Lord! We welcomed 53 children aged 5 to 14. We pray for the Holy Spirit to work in the hearts of the children who hear the Good News.