April 26, 2002

Dear Friends,
Today is our first year anniversary as a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization incorporated in the State of Texas, USA.
Relief Network Ministries, Inc. was founded April 26 2001, and has since been on the fast track to accomplish the goals defined for it beginning with our 3-5 year Nigeria Development Initiative program.
Please rejoice with us as we celebrate the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living!

Here are a few highlights of what we have done in 12 short months with your support, prayers or other assistance:

• Incorporated RNM, raised enough money for Mission Trip #1, 
• Did our first successful well that produces over 25 gallons per minute, 
• Delivered some donated equipment to a High School in Ogberuru - Nigeria, 
  Held several crusades / preaching meetings & teachings for spiritual enrichment, and to empower the people in 3rd World Countries, 
  Led over 630 to the Lord, 
• Achieved our 501 (c) (3) IRS Status / determination by Advance Ruling, 
• Raised funds for the 2002 Missions Trip, with the Lord helping us to put together a good team as we partner with MMI (Medical Missions International led by Stuart Quartemont, M.D.) for medical outreach, and Healing for the Nations International (lead by one of the best Ophthalmologists and Oculoplastic Surgeons in the world, Justina Taube, M.D.) 
• Got the LS-200 Mud Rotary Rig through collaborative effort with approx. $10,000 Grant from Living Water International, toward the Nigeria Water Well ministry.
• Got a 2nd small rig donate to RNM from a family in South Texas, 
• Had two board members attend the Living Water International Drill Camp Training in Quantum Lakes, Texas, 
• Developed and launched our http://reliefntwk.net web site, 
• Started our eNewsletter (Electronic email based Monthly Newsletters) + 2 Qtrly Newsletters, 
• Prepared for audit / working with an external auditing firm (volunteering services) to audit our accounts, 
• Submitted several grant proposals and gained skills writing for grants, including educating board members on the granting process to be pursued more aggressively in the future, 
• Set goals for Mission Trip #2 (minimum of 2 wells, more possible) with TROPIX system (a diagnostic medical tool for tropical disease diagnosis and therapy / medical reference for rural and semi-urban clinics or hospitals) getting ready to be installed in some Clinics, along with some V-TEN program delivery from our developed curriculum, 
• Established a Local Organizing Committee in Nigeria in collaboration with several groups, clinics, and , churches including the Anglican Communion, Owerri Dioceses headed by Rev. Dr. Cyril Okorocha, the Anglican Bishop of Owerri, and the Foursquare Gospel Church / Eastern Zonal Director, Rev. Luke Egbonuba 
• Held a V-TEN Pilot program at All Nations Church in League City, and shared the curriculum with other organizations networking with us, and much more, etc. 
  
  Give Him glory / PTL!

To share in this work and labor of love, your generous contributions, prayers or volunteering to serve or go would be greatly appreciated. There are still areas of need that you may be able to meet such as - the Jesus Video films in PAL/SECAM VHS format, Laptop PCs for TROPIX in excellent condition, water well pumps, vitamins / minerals, medical supplies, gifts to the needy, especially orphaned children, etc. Online donations are possible at our web site here: http://reliefntwk.net/donations.htm.  Volunteer opportunities may be found at our external Volunteers JobFinder Website: or by contacting our Volunteers Director, Mrs. Meriel Ije Bernhard at: 503-287-8832.

Blessings to you as you share in our ministry and share this e-Newsletter with others!

Dr. A. Sunny Okorie
President / Gen Manager, RNM, Inc.
http://reliefntwk.net Phone: 281-538-0687
Email: info@reliefntwk.net Fax:281-535-3553         Our Core Values: http://reliefntwk.net/about_relief_network_ministries.htm 

Information about our current Board of Directors can be found at: http://reliefntwk.net/rnmboard.htm 
Our March eNewsletter is located here: http://reliefntwk.net/RNMWebNews_Email1.htm