Flooding in the Philippines

 

Thank you to all those who donated to the relief work in the Philippines. The money given has been distributed between Roger and Julie Dahlberg involved with New Hope ministries, ECPM who work alongside pastors in the area and Christian Missions in the Philippines.

 

 

Tropical storm Ketsana struck the Philippines causing a large number of deaths, with more than 400,000 displaced and staying in evacuation centres, as well as widespread damage and destruction. We have been asked to pray for the provision of basic needs for flood victims such as clean water, clothes, health care and housing. GCiM has been in contact with our mission partners and national friends in Manila. The key groups associated with the Christian Brethren Churches in the Philippines are coordinating the process of relief distribution to the affected churches or family members from the Assemblies.  There have been about 20 Assemblies affected by the flood and we have had a number of reports from our partners telling of the heart breaking needs confronted by so many believers.

 

We will be pleased to send gifts through GC Aid (a separate entity, but part of GCiM) to assist with relief in the Philippines. Please send your gifts to GCiM, cheques can be made out to GC Aid. For internet banking you may send it to 06 0729 0522196 00 (National Bank). Please make it clear in the reference section what it is for. We do not take expenses for monies going through GC Aid and for disaster relief. Please pray for these countries and for our Christian brothers and sisters at this difficult time.