SIM Missionary with Ebola Infection in Stable Condition

Plans Underway to Bring Nancy Writebol and Other SIM Personnel Back to U.S.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 1, 2014 /Christian Newswire/ -- Nancy Writebol, a missionary who recently contracted Ebola while serving in Liberia, remains in serious but stable condition, according to SIM (www.simusa.org), the Christian mission organization with which she serves.

Photo: SIM missionaries David and Nancy Writebol.

While she continues her battle against the deadly virus, plans are underway, in conjunction with the international relief organization Samaritan's Purse, to bring her and other nonessential SIM and Samaritan's Purse personnel back to the U.S.

Writebol was serving alongside Dr. Kent Brantly of Samaritan's Purse on a joint team when they contracted Ebola.

Her husband, David, is close by. With her condition, he can only visit his wife through a window or dressed in a haz-mat suit.

No others from SIM who are returning to the U.S. have tested positive for Ebola.

"We are so heartened that Nancy is in stable condition and that plans are underway to bring her back to the U.S.," said Bruce Johnson, president of SIM USA. "We are grateful for the help and support of the U.S. State Department in this endeavor. As believers in the power of prayer, we covet the prayers of people around the world, not only for Nancy and Kent, but also for all those fighting this brutal virus."

Although nonessential SIM personnel are leaving the country, SIM is sending in another of its doctors to help with the treatment of Ebola patients at its ELWA treatment center in Monrovia.  SIM currently has two doctors caring for Writebol and Brantly, and its Liberian staff is still engaged in the region. SIM ministries, including its radio station, school and HIV-AIDS public health education group, continue to operate.

The latest updates on Writebol's condition and SIM's role in the Ebola epidemic in Liberia are available at www.simusa.org.

SIM is an international Christian mission with a staff of nearly 3,000 workers serving in more than 65 countries. In addition to medicine, SIM serves on every continent in areas of education, community development, public health and Christian witness. While SIM stood for Sudan Interior Mission when it was founded 120 years ago, it is now a global mission known as SIM. Two of SIM's three founders died of malaria within the first year of the organization's founding. Yet SIM continued on to become one of the largest Christian medical missions in the world.

To schedule an interview with Bruce Johnson, president of SIM USA, contact Palmer Holt at 704-662-2569 or pholt@inchristcommunications.com.   

The Mark Dubbeld Family Releases New Children’s Book

Nashville, TN (January, 5th, 2013) – Mansion Entertainment recording artist, The Mark Dubbeld Family, have released their first Children’s Book called, “The Farmer Said, ‘Yes!’”

Written by Janene A. Dubbeld, the book relays the true story of Don and Twana Hawk who were missionaries to Honduras.

As a farmer and his wife from Ohio, Don and Twana heard God’s call to go and help underprivileged children learn about Jesus. They would also teach the boys how to provide for their families.

Author Janene Dubbeld commented. “Since the first class of just 12 students, more than 7,000 students have been educated and ministered to through the school named, “El Sembrador,” founded by the Hawks.”

El Sembrador’s educational programs include vocational training and a Bible institute. Many graduates have gone on to become mechanics, lawyers, engineers, and pastors. It encourages children of all ages to say, “yes,” to whatever God desires for them to do.

Mark Dubbeld said, “Teaching children the importance of missions is an important area of Christianity and Janene reaches kids of all ages with her book.”

Missions will benefit from the sale of this Children’s book. To purchase or find more details of this book go online to mjdubbeld.com, mjdubbeld@msn.com, or http://www.facebook.com/marknjanene.dubbeld.

The Mark Dubbeld Family continues to tour full-time on the “Inside The Gate” Tour in Florida for the months of February and March. Their appearances ranging from churches, concert venues, RV parks with recent appearances at Dollywood and National Quartet Convention Main stage. For Booking or more Information regarding resources about The Mark Dubbeld Family visit their website at www.mjdubbeld.com or 540-293-8467

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About The Mark Dubbeld Family
The Mark Dubbeld Family consists of Vincent 21 yrs, Leighton 19 yrs, Elena 15 yrs, Channing 11 yrs and Britton 8 yrs old. Each of them play an active role in the ministry -- Singing, playing the drums, bass and acoustic guitar.

Janene, loves to write for Jesus. Songs, devotionals, stories . . . you name it she loves to write it. She is also a gifted speaker. Her message focuses on healing hearts through compassionate speaking, restoring joy with her songs of faith, and exhorting Christians to live passionately for God. Of course, that's only a part time "job" -- she's a full time wife and mother.

Mark SINGS and loves it! He has been a gospel singer since the age of 15. Mark has been singing full time for more than 25yrs in Churches, Crusades Conferences and even a recent ESPN National Classic Pro Fishing Tournament. Singing as a soloist, with his family, in gospel quartets, choirs, and working in worship and music. He loves his Lord, and loves his family.