INTERNATIONAL DISASTER EMERGENCY SERVICE
In the days since Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, IDES has been in touch with numerous partners in Jamaica and affected areas of Haiti. While there are reports of widespread destruction in both countries, we’re praising God that our partners are safe so far. Communication has been difficult due to the damage to infrastructure and we just heard from partners in the hardest hit areas of Black River and Savanna La Mar today. Please join us in praying that communication abilities would be improved so that plans can be made more efficiently and effectively.
Currently, IDES is working with partners to provide emergency relief. Our partners will be on the ground distributing items such as food, clean water, tarps, and other essentials during the initial aftermath of the hurricane. IDES is also preparing to send our International Project Manager to Jamaica next week. He will be surveying the damage, helping partners organize their response, and making recommendations on how IDES should continue to respond. Please pray for wisdom and safety for our staff members and partners as they work to serve many people who have had their homes and communities destroyed by the hurricane.
To join our efforts, donate below or mail a check to IDES 355 Park 32 West Drive, Noblesville, IN 46062. Kindly note "Hurricane Melissa" in the memo. If you prefer, you can donate over the phone at 317/773-4111.
This is an exciting time at IDES. We are currently building a new Global Impact Center with a new warehouse for the GAP Food Program as well as more office space for our growing staff team. But, we need your help. Join our community in prayer as well as financially. To learn more, click here.
Go to ides.volunteerlocal.com to give of your time and talents on one of our disaster sites.
IDES exists to meet physical and spiritual needs of suffering people throughout the world in the name of Jesus Christ
IDES’ Focus Areas
DISASTER RESPONSE
RELIEF | REBUILD | RESTORE
We provide relief when disasters strike here in the US and work internationally with churches, mission partners, and our own international field workers. Whether relief is needed due to a natural or man-made event, we will continue to respond when disasters strike here in the U.S. and internationally working with churches and mission partners to Rebuild communities and Restore Hope through Disciple-Making efforts.
DISCIPLE-MAKING
TRANSFORM | TEACH | TRAIN
Our prayer and focus is that our work in Development and Disaster Response will lead to Disciple-Making.
In everything we do, our priority is to share the love of Christ with those who are hurting. Through efforts like Integral Disciple-Making, the Rick Jett Leadership Fund, bible distributions and
translations, we hope to make disciples who make disciples.
DEVELOPMENT
SUPPORT | SUSTAIN | SUCCEED
Development is one of the most effective methods of reaching communities with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our development projects over the years have seen whole communities transformed not only physically but spiritually as well.
With the addition of Field Workers who are trained to meet development needs, IDES will be able to support communities and bring sustainability that will lead to success both physically and spiritually.
