Every time we sit down to put together another newsletter, I wonder, “There’s so much to write about, where do we begin?” I’m always amazed at all that has happened in the previous months. And, this time is no exception. Several of the articles we’ve included highlight these events and activities.

A lot of tragedies have occurred recently. Hurricanes Katrina and Rita left unforgettable trails of destruction and pain to many thousands of people in the South. Zechariah Ministries was able to assist some families who lost everything in these two disasters. The ministry received donations of furniture, small appliances, food, a car and some cash donations, which were then passed on to these and other families in need. We wish to thank all for their generous support.

For over a year, Bob and Roxanne Wilhelm, part of our core, have made missionary trips to Jamaica to assist Fr. HoLung, of the Missionaries of the Poor (MOP) and his brothers with their work helping the poorest of the poor.

In late October, there was a terrible freak accident that left two of the brothers dead. Five brothers were in the kitchen cleaning dishes when a stray shot came in through the window hitting two of the brothers in the head. One died instantly and the other overnight. "The Lord saw them worthy of His blood," Fr. HoLung said of the shot missionaries. "Maybe it is by the blood of the innocent that this crime (affecting Jamaica) will stop."

This Summer, we were able to help collect over a thousand dollars to assist these missionary brothers. Zechariah Ministries is collecting tax-deductible donations for Christmas. Anything you can provide is appreciated and will be a great blessing to those in need.

Alan and Robin Miller continue to help families in need, make prison visits and serve as a liaison for the ministry. We, too, continue with our visits to prisoners and assisting their families, as needed.
This Christmas, the ministry is distributing hundreds of gifts for victims of hurricane Katrina, needy families, and orphanages. Donations for this purpose are still being accepted.

The ministry has been needing a car and was blessed with one last month but we then donated it to a family that needed it. Consequently, we are “back to square one.” If you have a car that you could donate, we would be most blessed. All donations to the ministry are tax deductible.

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