Merry Christmas From IDES

Everyone at IDES wants to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Prayer Requests and Announcements

Massive storm in the Philippines causes mass damage and at least 1,000 dead.  Visit:

http://www.ides.org/philippines.html for more information.

IDES Is Looking For A Summer Intern

Visit: http://www.ides.org/jobopportunities.html for more information.

We want to thank you for your support in 2011 and look forward to partnering with you in 2012.  Without you we would cease to exist and because of you we have been able to help in over 100 different countries and are able to see God working in amazing ways after disasters take place.

God Bless You,

International Disaster Emergency Service

New Harvest Of Talents Team Launches In Tennessee

New Harvest Of Talents Team Launches In Tennessee

Harvest of Talents raise money for IDES hunger relief projects all over the world. Since they have started at Lincoln Christian Church in Lincoln, IL over 2 million dollars has been raised for world hunger needs through IDES. This new team in East Tennessee will help keep the goal of feeding hungry people alive. Visit their website for more information: http://www.harvesteasttn.com/ 

Here are some prayer needs for this team

December Prayer List:

- Allowing God to orchestrate this event and that we will not interfere
- That our hearts and minds would realize that this is not our mission, but it is God's.
- Relationships with other churches will be built around this one common mission and that divisions of denominations will not be a barrier
- Transformation and cultivation of generosity will occur in leaders and people involved
- Wisdom and discernment for handling logistics
- That we will gain prayer partners
- That a discovery of God given talents will occur amongst individuals and that they will be willing to donate those gifts
- That we will be good stewards of our money, so that we have more money to give


Answer to Prayer from last month:
- The core team has gained support and encouragement from the leaders in our home churches
- We have designated our locations. The first site is at the Square Room in Knoxville. The 2nd site is at Lakeway Christian Church in Morristown. 

Coming Soon The 12 Days Before Christmas - IDES Gift Catalog Spotlight

Coming soon the second annual 12 days before Christmas IDES gift catalog spotlight. Until then find your favorite gift catalog item for those you love here: https://www.ides.org/giving/

With IDES help, this man gives help to over 1500 people.

"May you be blessed, IDES, YOU are a real servant and may God bless those who contributed towards these projects.  I will no longer walk for a long distance and it will double the effort in all that I have been doing." - Calleb

 Calleb has been helping over 1500 people with a severe parasite infection.  IDES provided funds for medicines and this bike so that he may continue his work.

You can give life needed medicines this Christmas by checking out our IDES gift catalog:
https://www.ides.org/giving/index.php?route=product/category&path=62

Pat Snyder, founder of Harvest of Talents an IDES hunger relief program, has been nominated.

The founder of the Harvest of Talents, Pat Snyder has been nominated for the Culver's hometown hall of fame. Over the years the harvest of talents has raised over $2,000,000 for world hunger through IDES. Please take a moment and vote for her. If she wins $5,000 will be donated to IDES for world hunger. Feel free to repost this to your pages to see how many votes we can get for hunger relief.


Visit Here To Vote:
https://apps.facebook.com/hometownhalloffame/entry/213281?=f2htmb

Alaska Gets Hit With Deadly Storm

Alaska Gets Hit With Deadly Storm

Please keep praying for those in Alaska. A powerful storm is hitting them and the weather service has issued a warning that this storm could cause extensive damage to property and loss of life. We will keep you updated as we know more.

http://www.usatoday.com/weather/storms/story/2011-11-08/alaska-storm/51125354/1

IDES Work In Joplin Continues

IDES Work In Joplin Continues.  Click here to see more pictures and to see how you can help make a difference.

Earthquake Hits Turkey - Please Pray

Keep praying for the search for survivors in Turkey. The death toll has risen to 270 but the search continues. Pray for the workers and for the recovery effort that will follow. http://news.yahoo.com/quake-survivors-pulled-alive-turkey-111425493.html

IDES gave over 40,000 to CMF to help in Kenya.

IDES gave over $40,000 to help with food distribution and water development in Kenya during this drought.  Here is one of the food distributions.  To see more pictures check out http://www.ides.org/manna.html

Check Out Today's Manna Project Post

Today's focus is Guatemala.  Over 70% of the population in Guatemala are considered poor.  Visit our manna project at http://www.ides.org/manna.html to see pictures of an IDES sponsored feeding program in Guatemala.

What is the biggest need in Joplin right now?

The work in Joplin is continuing and we need you!
Visit http://www.ides.org/joplinbigneed.html to see how you can help and to view pictures of current work projects. 

IDES Update From Partners In Japan

IDES is still partnering with missionaries in Japan to help with ongoing relief and rebuilding.  View a report from them by visiting http://www.ides.org/images/japanpartnersupdate.pdf

Join Us For Our 40 Days Of Hunger Focus - The Manna Project

From September 7th - October 16th we will be focusing each day on a new area that IDES works in dealing with hunger.  Find out more at http://www.ides.org/manna.html