Nepal Relief

A massive 7.9 earthquake shook Nepal on Saturday the 25th of April affecting more than 8 million people. We are shocked as we hear of a death toll of 4,600 and climbing daily, 10,000 injured and many more without food, water, shelter or electricity. The government is concentrating relief efforts in Kathmandu, however hundreds of remote villages not far from the capital have faced total devastation and received minimal attention. 

YWAM Kona family has been sending DTS teams to Nepal for years and a long term team from here has also made Nepal their home. This country and its people are dear to our hearts and we are committed to loving and caring for them in their time of great need. Our field team was protected from harm in the quake and is part of the YWAM Nepal crisis response group. They have updated us daily on the evolving situation on the ground and avenues for service. 

We are sending a medium strike team from Kona around the date of May 12th that is willing to live rough, travel light and trek into some of the more remote villages that have been affected. They will document and prioritize needs, and return to assist in the delivery of necessary supplies. We expect to train and send two or more teams from Kona with medical, need assessment and logistic skills. All are committed to praying that Jesus’ love for Nepal would shine through each act of service, whether that be cleaning out a collapsed pit latrine or cuddling a crying child. 

I personally have decided to be apart of the team that is leaving in May. In order to go I will need a team of people committed in prayer and in finances. I will need to see a total of 4,500 to come in to buy my plane ticket and supplies for when I am in Nepal. I can not do this trip with out the prayer and support from you guys. If you would like to give financially there are 2 ways I can get the money for the trip in time. I will be leaving in less than 2 weeks.

Paypal: My email is egkoerner@gmail.com 

If in Indiana you can write a check to my mother Vicky Koerner and drop it off at 8332 Alcona dr Indianapolis IN 46237 and she can put it directly into my account.

Thank you so much for taking the time out to pray and see if this is something you can partake with me in. I know that God goes before me and is preparing the way for me as I take a step of faith. 

See you later Ireland

Tonight is the final night here in Ireland with my crazy dysfunctional yet radical loving team. I have learned so much about myself and about the character of God through my team mates and the new friends we met along the way. I never expected a nation to move me the way Ireland has. While serving with the different ministries I couldn't help but notice how much simple love can change a life. The obstacles Ireland faces are unforgiving, unworthiness, substance abuse and lack of identity. However God is so faithful and through the short time of being here we heard testimonies of forgiving murders, loving drug dealers and users, leading people to Christ and encouraging Christians   To walking in their full identity in Christ.  It has been such a stretching time for me but I have grown so much in the ways of hearing Gods voice, gaining boldness in singing In front of people, wisdom in praying for people and learning how to rest in The Lord.

Ireland has changed my perspective on how to choose love every moment. To choose love is the greatest choice one can make. I am so thankful for the time I got to spend with the people here in Ireland. I hope to one day return to this amazing place where God is so evidently working in. Thank you all for your prayers and support during this season.

Psalms 119