April 25 marks 1 year since the first of the two big earthquakes rocked Nepal in 2015. Since then, the nation has been picking up the pieces, gathering its strength, moving forward and healing. The Vineyard Earthquake Response has been a small but significant part in the overall earthquake recovery. Throughout each of our three phases […]
April 25 marks one year since the first big earthquake rocked Nepal. The nation was shaken – our friends and family were among the thousands displaced. This coming Sunday, we are going to look back and see what has been accomplished in the relief, recovery and rebuilding efforts and we will look forward to what
World Vision Canada and Vineyard Worship Canada have just collaborated on an amazing new worship CD called “Other Side”. It was recorded in Kathmandu last September using local talent and Nepali instruments. It features David Ruis, Noel Isaacs, Andy Park, Ryan McAllister, and many other amazing Nepali and Canadian talent. It’s a fundraising CD sales being
It’s been about 10 months since the first earthquake hit Nepal in April 2015. Since that time much has emerged from the rubble. In this update: Blockades Rebuilding Permanent homes Subsidized homes Church buildings Helping Our Neighbours Bikka Land Deal Kids Helping Kids Kathmandu’s Unique Challenges Kathmandu Hub Demo & Rebuild Project Other Side CD
Hey kids and youth (and parents of them too!). Here is a great little initiative that we are spearheading that is going to build a youth centre in the village of Gatlang in Nepal. The whole village was destroyed in the earthquakes last Spring. Many of the people in the Gatlang Vineyard did not own
There was a small team from Winnipeg on the ground at the end of August. They recorded these videos to help tell the stories, report on and assess the situation and help those far away understand the situation in Kathmandu and the villages which were directly impacted by the earthquakes. As they are processed they will be
It’s been awhile since the last update. Monsoon season has been a difficult time without much progress in rebuilding. The rains are typically from May to September, becoming most heavy throughout June and July. By now it still rains but normally only once a day during the evenings. Working in these conditions poses significant challenges. The roads become
At the Vineyard Global Gathering a few weeks ago, there was a poignant moment of worship and intercession for Nepal. David Ruis and Noel Isaacs led a song of lament and longing – a song of hope and pleading on behalf of the Himalayan Region. It was powerful and raw and you can view part of
Pray The power of prayer is on display in the Nepali earthquake response. In the midst of such an extreme humanitarian crisis, it’s easy to get into work mode. It’s also easy to recognize one’s own insufficiency. We’ve realized that for as much work that gets accomplished, it’s not going to add up to much
Columbus Meet-Up If you’re going to be in Columbus for the Global Vineyard Family gathering, you’re invited to our meet-up. Join Noel Isaacs (HRV Director) and Nathan Rieger (WCV) as they share stories of the earthquakes. You’ll hear firsthand tales of survival and faith as well as what’s happened in the relief, recovery and rebuilding efforts
Below is a story gathered from an interview with Krishna Kumar, a member of the Kathmandu Vineyard. It’s written by Matthias Floreck, an HRV friend with of the German NGO Kinderhilfe International who provided us with a shipment of durable tents. On April 25, 2015, Krishna and his family were gathered at the Kathmandu Vineyard. Everyone
It’s been over a month since the earth shook Nepal to it’s core. Over 8,500 people died and 18,000 were injured. Over 1/2 a million homes were destroyed leaving over 3 million people homeless. The tarp settlements that have sprung up around the city and the daily aftershocks remind us that things are not right. Scenes
>Click here to donate. >Subscribe now to receive these updates in your inbox. It’s been nearly one month since the initial earthquake rocked the Himalayan Region. There has not been one day without significant aftershocks and tremors – some of which have been classified as earthquakes. During my latest conversation with Noel and Raju, they stopped in mid conversation as
