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Research by Topic: rebuilding-restoring-renewing-puerto-rico

ABHMS staff member exemplifies resiliency of Puerto Rico’s people

Published July 9, 2018

Taking lives, destroying property, causing power outages, and limiting the supply of such necessities as fuel, medicine, food and safe water, Hurricane Maria wrought havoc on Puerto Rico, resulting in a humanitarian crisis. In fact, much of the island remains without electricity, close to a year after the storm. However, one of American Baptist Home […]

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ABHMS board of directors hears update on Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico

Published June 22, 2018

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/22/18)—From an update on the Rebuilding, Restoring Renewing, Puerto Rico initiative to an observance of World Refugee Day, the June 19-20 meeting of the board of directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) focused on home mission, including implementation of the new strategy developed to meet the ever-changing ministry needs […]

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ABHMS hires personnel to support ‘Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico’

Published May 14, 2018

Puerto Rico natives Abigail Medina Betancourt (at left) and the Rev. Hector A. Rivera Padua have joined American Baptist Home Mission Societies to support the organization’s ongoing “Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico” initiative.

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ABHMS seeks volunteers for projects across U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico

Published February 22, 2018

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/22/18)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is seeking volunteers to help rebuild, restore, renew and bring God’s healing love to families and communities across the United States mainland and Puerto Rico. Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico: Determine your own work week, beginning March 1 or later Join ABHMS and the Iglesias […]

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ABHMS’ initial ‘Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico’ fundraising goal is surpassed; great need remains

Published February 12, 2018

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/12/18)—Thanks to the generous contributions of congregations, organizations and individuals both in and outside of the American Baptist family, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is elated to report that the initial fundraising goal for its “Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico” initiative—in partnership with American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA)—via One Great […]

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Asian Women’s Conference attendees donate to Puerto Rico

Published January 11, 2018

When convening at the beginning of October, each 2017 Asian Women’s Conference attendee anticipated that she would be supported in her own ministry and nurtured in her own spiritual growth. By the end of the three-day event, the group emerged as a blessing to others—namely, survivors of hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. When they learned of American […]

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ABHMS staff donates toys to children of Iglesias Bautistas de Puerto Rico

Published December 16, 2017

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/15/17)—The staff of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is bringing joy to the children of American Baptist churches and schools in Puerto Rico this holiday season by donating a variety of toys. In partnership with Iglesias Bautistas de Puerto Rico region, new, unwrapped toys will be shipped to the island […]

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