Posts with the category “news”

Ukraine Update
by Diane Helman on February 2nd, 2024
Each month, WHO supports the rebuilding of Ukraine by funding two drivers, Alexsey and Yura, who work tirelessly to transport goods and people back and forth across the needy, depleted areas of war-torn Ukraine.We were excited to receive the following new update from our beloved Ira, below: In December and January (till the 29th) our team installed 21 modular houses, 9 of which were in Kherson and...  Read More
Staff Needed: Royal Family Kids' Camp
by Diane Helman on January 9th, 2024
Staff Needed: Royal Family Kids' Camp ...  Read More
Ukraine Match Update: Houses in Place!
by WHO Admin on September 9th, 2022
In August, we came together to raise over $30,000 for 10 houses for those displaced by war in Ukraine. The cold winter temperatures are coming soon! We are excited that 8 of the 10 houses we funded are already in place! Plans are underway to install the final 2 homes next week! Horenka, 149 Kyivska Str.Tetyana (65), Pensioner, and her husband Svyatoslav (72).They came back home and found just ashe...  Read More
Reflections from WHOKids! Summer Camp 2022
by WHO Admin on August 16th, 2022
Jocelyn Letter Thank you to all of you who were so faithfully with us in prayer and spirit during WHOKids! Camp last week. We could feel your presence so close. What a beautiful time we had together.So many moments of laughter and fun, and also moments where rich things of the Spirit were opened up in them. Our children came hungry, and Jesus is so faithful to meet them in this place and to do mor...  Read More
10 Houses for Ukraine Match Drive
by WHO Admin on August 9th, 2022
From August 9 through August 23, WHO will match up to $15,000 in donations towards houses for those displaced by war, to get people under roof before the cold winter temperatures set in. Our goal is $30,000, which will fund 10 homes @ $3,000 per house.**When you give, be sure to mark the Fund for "Ukraine."** The following video features a woman in Ukraine as she receives her new home. Photos cour...  Read More
Ukraine Update
by Diane Helman on April 2nd, 2022
As we work together with incredible relationships and organizations, food and supplies are reaching those hardest hit by the ongoing war in Ukraine. Van loads of supplies have been dispensed to Cherkasy, Kharkiv and Mariupol.Special thanks to Jakov Kovac of Serbia, Dirk De Jong of De Jong fruit in Holland, Arek Bury of Vita Fruit in Poland, Morningstar Ministries, Joshua's Army Inc., IPHC of South...  Read More
Ukraine Update
by Diane Helman on March 12th, 2022
Many of our connections in Ukraine are currently in safe places.We are continuing to mobilize money and resources to care for our dear ones overseas. There are many "hot spots" in Ukraine where the humanitarian need is steeply increasing. Sergey and Vika Lysak have pioneered a movement of the church there to care for the many hungry and displaced people who have made the metro tunnels their safe h...  Read More
Prayer Update (Mar 8)
by Diane Helman on March 8th, 2022
for Ukraine. Please keep praying and speaking hope, mercy and peace over Ukraine. Be vigilant and thoughtful, praying specific prayers as they come to you. No thought or prayer is insignificant.for Patrick (Laurel White's nephew). He has suffered a really hard COVID infection that critically damaged his liver. His only chance of survival is a liver transplant; he is currently being tested to see i...  Read More
New Update on the Sale of 1090 Wayne Ave
by Diane Helman on March 8th, 2022
Due to ongoing delays in the due diligence process, Turkey Hill Minit Markets has requested an additional 9-month extension on our sales agreement. We have finalized these arrangements, which will extend to December 2022. Look for more news then, and please continue to pray with us as we consider our next steps!...  Read More
Ukraine Update
by Diane Helman on February 24th, 2022
With Russia commencing its invasion of Ukraine, Russian rockets have reached Kiev and surrounding areas. Several families we know have already started to migrate west. There is still only a voluntary call for reservists to join the active military. As of now, all of our friends and family there are safe and accounted for.We have raised nearly $10,000 for our Ukrainian family and all of it has been...  Read More
Prayer Update (Feb 1)
by WHO Admin on February 1st, 2022
for Will and Lisa Rodriguez, who are hoping to adopt two children (a young boy and girl) whom they fostered in the past. Another foster family has also come forward to adopt, so there will be a hearing in a few weeks to determine the best direction for these two dear children. Will and Lisa are very hopeful and would appreciate our prayer and nearness as they walk out this process and work through...  Read More
Prayer Update (Jan 11)
by Diane Helman on January 11th, 2022
in thanksgiving for the safety of Connor Wright and Carter Kessler, who were in a auto accident this weekend. Their car was totaled, but the boys walked away unharmed! Pray also for Connor and Carter as  they process their experience of the crash.in celebration for the safe arrival of Liam O'Connell, firstborn son of Reece & Angela O'Connell!in thanksgiving with Laurel White, who has found a place...  Read More
Sun Jan 9 - Gathering Cancelled
by Diane Helman on January 9th, 2022
Due to the icy conditions (especially those forecasted for 10am-1pm), our Family Gathering for Sunday, January 9 has been cancelled. We will miss being together with you today! Plan to join us on Wednesday night, January 12 for Bible Study with Mark Durniak, Youth, and WHOKids!...  Read More
Sun Jan 9 Weather Update
by Diane Helman on January 8th, 2022
Currently, our area is forecasted to receive icy precipitation overnight. We are watching the weather as it happens and will update you by 8am on Sunday, January 10 with the plan for our Sunday gathering....  Read More
Prayer Update (Jan 6)
by Diane Helman on January 6th, 2022
for Silas Bonilla, who has RSV--and praise the Lord for Noble's quick recovery and discharge from Chambersburg Hospital this week!for Ben Delgado to continue in his recovery from Covid, and for his healing to be complete!for health, safety and healing in our families and community throughout the cold winter months.for Tammie Fisher's uncle Butch, whose stomach cancer has spread. He needs a miracle...  Read More
Prayer Update (Dec 14)
by Diane Helman on December 14th, 2021
with Eric (Ashley Wiley's brother) and his family, as he recovers from today's surgery to remove a bundle of veins.for Doug Hess's grandma, whom we all affectionately know as "Grandma." She had hip replacement surgery today; the process to prepare for surgery has been difficult, and her road to recovery is equally uphill. Please pray for this sweet, feisty lady to be restored completely.for Mike L...  Read More
Prayer Update (Dec 1)
by Diane Helman on December 1st, 2021
in joy and ongoing intercession for Ruth Kuhns, who continues to improve each day. Her oxygen support level is decreasing, but she cannot move much without needing higher oxygen. Her doctors expect it will be a few more days yet until they can consider sending her home.for Eric (Ashley Wiley's brother), who has been diagnosed with a rare condition related to a bundle of abnormal veins. He is sched...  Read More
Prayer Update (Nov 23)
by Diane Helman on November 23rd, 2021
We Are Praying...for our families in the coming weeks. As we meet together, may we be a presence of deep love and peace around the family table. We pray specifically for those who have not encountered the Presence of Jesus to experience Him in us.Pray for us to continue allowing the Lord to renew minds concerning abundance and finances. Jesus, we know we are made for abundant living and expansion....  Read More
Prayer Update (Nov 17)
by Diane Helman on November 17th, 2021
We Are Praying...for our families in the coming weeks. As we meet together, may we be a presence of deep love and peace around the family table. We pray specifically for those who have not encountered the Presence of Jesus to experience Him in us.As Mark shares with financial teachings with us, pray for renewed minds among us about money. Jesus, we know we are made for abundant living and expansio...  Read More
Why Communion?
by Diane Helman on November 17th, 2021
Insight:You may have noticed that for the last 6 weeks, we've done communion every week. In September, a friend came to Mark in the heart of the Lord, encouraging the WHO family to take communion every Sunday for a period of time (currently, our thought is to continue through the end of the year).Remembering of the Lord through communion is not just to recollect Jesus, but to reassemble His body b...  Read More
Prayer Update (Nov 11)
by Diane Helman on November 11th, 2021
for our families in the coming weeks. As we meet together, may we be a presence of deep love and peace around the family table. We pray specifically for those who have not encountered the Presence of Jesus to experience Him in us.for Tammie Fisher, who is working through insomnia and pain in her hips. We pray also for her friend Dave Reed as he deeply mourns the loss of his wife Peggy, who died fr...  Read More
Can You Help? Ride Needed
by Diane Helman on November 4th, 2021
We received the following message from a client of Mark's. Is anyone available to help?"Are there any women at your church who would be available and willing to drive Janet Slaughter to Baltimore, MD to a doctors appointment on Friday, November 5? She needs to  be there at 4 o'clock. She has been very ill for nearly a month, and we have exhausted our possibilities of our little church."...  Read More
Prayer Update (Nov 2)
by Diane Helman on November 2nd, 2021
We are Praying... for the businesses and employers of our area who are working through staffing and supply chain challenges. May Jesus supply your every need, and may your teams be well-fortified with competent, dedicated employees. We also celebrate recent successful hiring!in gratitude that Maggie Sayers' sister Emily, who is under treatment for breast cancer, is feeling much better!for Vicki Ki...  Read More
Help the new Family Shelter
by Diane Helman on November 2nd, 2021
A new Community Cares emergency family shelter is opening in Shippensburg. They are holding an open house and ribbon-cutting event on November 18, 2021 from 4-6pm.Address: 206 E Burd St, Shippensburg They have publicized a list of needed items. Julia J and Niki W. will be attending the ribbon-cutting event and would like to take with them some supplies the shelter could use, as a gift of support f...  Read More
Prayer Update (Oct 27)
by Diane Helman on October 27th, 2021
in joy with Jocelyn and the Pence family, who had an excellent weekend at the kids crusade in Delaware! We can't wait to hear all her stories!for the businesses and employers of our area who are working through staffing and supply chain challenges. May Jesus supply your every need, and may your teams be well-fortified with competent, dedicated employees.for Maggie Sayers' sister Emily, who is unde...  Read More
Prayer Update (Oct 22)
by Diane Helman on October 22nd, 2021
with Jocelyn and the Pence family, as they travel to Delaware to do a kids crusade with about 50 kids! We can't wait to hear the testimony of Jesus from their weekend!for the businesses and employers of our area who are working through staffing and supply chain challenges. May Jesus supply your every need, and may your teams be well-fortified with competent, knowledgeable people.for Katie Staggs, ...  Read More
Prayer Update (Oct 14)
by Diane Helman on October 14th, 2021
for Katie Staggs, whose dental pain returned and required another tooth to be pulled. She is now recovering from two extraction sites next to each other. The pain is difficult to handle and interrupts her sleep. Pray for Katie's healing to be swift and for her pain to quickly subside!for Sandy Hissong, who continues to battle a severe case of Covid-19 at Chambersburg Hospital. Her healing seems to...  Read More
Prayer Update (Oct 5)
by Diane Helman on October 5th, 2021
in mourning with the Kessler family at the passing of Devin's and Travis' brother-in-law Rich. Rich was deeply loved and will be missed.for Corbin Heebner, son of Seth and Peggy Heebner and grandson of Chris and Kelli Heebner. Corbin had a seizure yesterday and was taken by ambulance to the hospital, and came home last night. Pray for his fever to break and for no more seizures to occur.in joy wit...  Read More
Prayer Update (Sept 29)
by Diane Helman on September 29th, 2021
for Devin & Travis' Kesslers' brother-in-law Rich. He is in critical condition as he fights Covid-19, pneumonia and kidney issues. He is in a medically-induced coma and is starting dialysis. Rich is deeply loved by his family and needs Jesus to help him break through.for the Myers family. Mike's knee replacement is scheduled for October 7 at Hershey. A shoulder replacement is scheduled for Michell...  Read More
We Are Praying...
by Diane Helman on September 14th, 2021
We Are Praying...for Chelsea Dutrow. She is in the final stages of her battle with cancer and may meet Jesus very soon. Jesus, we continue to ask for a miracle.for the staff and administrators of Chambersburg Hospital, as they care for a high number of patients.for those who are sick due to COVID-19. Specifically, we ask for supernatural immunity, and reduced symptoms and complete restoration in t...  Read More
We Are Praying...
by Diane Helman on September 8th, 2021
Anne DeGrange's great-granddaughter Cheyenne (a sweet little girl who will turn 4 years old on Saturday) was born with half a heart. Her condition is steadily declining, and the family is crying out to Jesus for a miracle. We are praying for the complete and fully-functional heart to beat in the chest of this beloved one, just as Jesus imagined her.We are praying for comfort and peace as we mourn ...  Read More
Update on the sale of 1090 Wayne Ave
by Diane Helman on September 3rd, 2021
Despite delays during the period of due-diligence in our sales agreement with Turkey Hill Minit Markets, forward progress continues!  This week, WHO and Turkey Hill have confirmed an additional extension of the approval period, so look for more news in April 2022! Continue to pray with us as we consider our next location!...  Read More
Help for Haiti
by Diane Helman on August 18th, 2021
Greetings Beloved, As you all know, the southern peninsula of Haiti was devastated with a 7.2 magnitude earthquake. As of yesterday over 3,000 people are dead and over 6,000 are injured. These numbers will rise in the days to come, simply because rescue efforts are still going at this time. "Search and Rescue" Buildings and even towns were flattened by the power of the quake.At the same time we we...  Read More
Help for Mike and Michelle
by Diane Helman on August 18th, 2021
Brent Stains, a dear friend of Mike & Michelle, is working to organize ongoing help for the Myers family as they go through Mike's knee recovery and Michelle's shoulder difficulty. Any amount large or small is welcome. Here are the links:...  Read More
Family Prayer Updates
by Diane Helman on July 14th, 2021
If you have items to add to our prayer list, have a testimony to share, or want to send an update to our current prayer items, please contact us here. Chelsea Dutrow: This week, tests confirmed that Chelsea's cancer has spread to her esophagus. Her breathing has continued to worsen. She remains admitted; doctors are working to help her improve so she can return home and continue seeking any possib...  Read More
Family Prayer Updates
by Diane Helman on July 8th, 2021
This week, we continue in prayer for our family and friends.  Read More