I graduated from Discipleship Training School in Barbados. The focus of this DTS was Justice and Children at Risk. We studied the word of God as well as many other things, topics, people groups and injustices around the world. We went on a three month outreach at the end of the lecture phase for three months in Elbasan, Albania. We lived in a Roma Gypsy Village during the entire 3 months.

I am now attending the Bible Core Course with the University of the Nations in Worcester, South Africa. During this school I will be reading through the entire Bible as well as studying several books in depth using the inductive method.

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Wednesday 5 March 2014

Philippines Typhoon Relief on March 23rd!

     On November 8th, 2013 the largest Philippine Typhoon on record devastated the Islands of the Philippines destroying homes, buildings, churches and killing at least 6,201 people. The devastation that Typhoon Haiyan left in it's wake was overwhelming. With over 28,000 injured, 1,726 missing, 431 million dollars worth of destruction to agriculture and 447 million to buildings, this was the second deadliest typhoon ever recorded in the Philippines. Following the storm, aid came quickly but because of the vast amount of need for shelter, food, water and cleanup there were certain areas where people began looting to find food. Thousands fled into Manila as certain cities became unsafe because of prisoners who had escaped. Countless organizations and individuals stepped up and gave what they could. Whether money or personally flying over with teams to aid in cleanup, distribution of clean water, food and shelter. Many who witnessed the aftermath of the Typhoon saw houses that were completely destroyed, it reminded them of Matthew 7:24-25 which says "Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock." The teams were able to talk with those who had lost everything they had ever put their trust and hope in and encourage them to place their trust in Christ who would never leave them or forsake them no-matter the size of storm this life brings.

    I have the opportunity to travel with a team to the Philippines where we will be working alongside U-Turn for Christ on the island of Samar in the Philippines. My team consists of about 8 from New Horizon Christian Fellowship and the remaining from a Calvary Chapel in California. There is still a vast amount of destruction and a severe need for cleanup, construction, and prayer. We will travel to Samar knowing that we will be there to serve, to do anything that is needed.

    I am so thankful that God has given me this opportunity to serve those who have had their very lives turned upside down. Thousands of people are now orphans, widows, homeless, many have lost everything. It has now been four months since the typhoon, there is still a tremendous need for clean water, food, shelter and just someone to be there to talk to. Put yourself in their shoes, you had a family, a house, and friends, but now your family, your friends and your house have all disappeared. You witnessed the death of your family. But you can't do anything to bring them back. Everything you have every trusted in, everyone you have loved, everything you have called home is now gone.

    There is such a great need for the gospel to be shared in the Philippines, people are in such a desperate place, searching for the one thing that will give them satisfaction, someone who will accept them for who they are, someone who will love them no-matter what they do and who is radically in love with who they are and believes that they can do it! I am so excited to be able to be in the position to share who God is what Jesus did and that they are loved by God!

    Would you partner with me both in prayer and financially? The cost is $2,200 would you take the step and be a part of sharing the Love of Jesus with those who's lives have been tragically shaken? Would you commit to and partner with me? Can you give $100? $10? $200?  Do you know anyone who would be excited to give and pray? Please share this message on Facebook, Twitter, or email it to your friends and family!

Here are two ways to give and support me:

New Horizon Christian Fellowship 
1909 Homedale Rd, 
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Remember to mention that it's for 'Jordan Nickel - Philippines Mission'

Thank you so much for your prayers and financial support! Here are a few specific ways you can be prayer for us while we're in the Philippines:

  • Health: There are more germs, viruses and diseases that are spreading because of the vast destruction of the water, sewage and trash. 
  • Strength: Pray that we would continually remember that God is our strength and support. 
  • Continual awareness of the leading of the Holy Spirit as we minister to those in need. 
  • Safe Travels: We are flying out of LA as well as our travels around the island of Samar. 
  • Softening of Hearts: Pray that the Holy Spirit would minister to those who are in desperate need of the Lord. 
  • Pray that we would be willing to step out in boldness and not be ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 


God Bless You,
- Jordan Nickel


I am truly grateful for your support and I am praying that God would bless you as you give and pray.
If you have any questions or would like to speak to me in person please send me an email at jordananickel77@yahoo.com

Here is a video of some of the destruction in the Philippines and the current need:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LFV3YqZAFU
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