Day: June 4, 2008

Newsletter
    June 3rd. 2008

Today, make one month for the destruction caused by the Nargis Cyclone in Myanmar. The church members in Ayeyarwaddy and Yangon are still suffering from the affects of this dreadful disaster. Though the saying goes, as “Time will heal” it is still too early to say this for the people of Myanmar. The total death roll has exceeded to about 134,000 and it has left thousands in sorrow, despair, loss and no prospects for the future. Nevertheless, GOD has not left HIS people without hope. HE has used many of his devoted stewards to pray and support the church in responding to the needs of HIS children.

On hearing of the disaster in Myanmar, the Adventist Southeast Asia Projects (ASAP) sent her representative to visit the church in Myanmar and donated towards the needs as seen. With the assistance received a relief response group headed by the Union President, Pastor Muller Kyaw visited Myaungmya and were able to meet with the cyclone victims there. On the way, we were able to meet with two families from the church, living at Zee Pwue Kyung and encourage them. These two families had lost their homes and so were very happy to receive donations in cash towards building their homes again.

Later on as the team arrived at Myaungmya, we met with the flood victims and had a chance to listen to their first hand experiences during the cyclone. We had heard how GOD had miraculously saved them and their families during these difficult times. Even though some had lost their loved ones, it was definite that without the “Protecting Hands” of GOD things would have been much worse for them. During our visit to Myaungmya we were able to provide some funds for food at the refugee camps and towards some farmers to plow their fields and start planting rice for this season.

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