Going Global Update

We continue to receive encouraging reports from those we partner with in ministry in various nations. So in this update, we share that information with you.

Myanmar

We just received an email from Peter in Myanmar asking us to send his thanks for all the prayers and financial support which was sent to them to help in the villages destroyed by the cyclone Nargis. Peter said that they continue to send teams of Bible school students and pastors into the devastated areas. These teams are bringing food, fresh water, cooking oil, diesel fuel for generators, and roofing material. They have adopted three villages in the area to provide whatever they need. Peter's exact words are, “They really need help, so we are providing as much as possible.” The villagers are very happy to see the teams. Many of the villages did not receive any aid until the team from Love Children Home and Disciple Bible College arrived. One team stayed for seven days. Since school began in June, the teams also brought school supplies such as books, paper, and pencils. Some of the school bags were made by the orphans and distributed to the villages with school supplies. In addition to the supplies mentioned above, the teams continue to bury the many dead. They also take every opportunity to share the gospel, and the reports are that through the love of Christ, many are becoming Christians and abandoning their Buddhist beliefs. Praise the Lord!

Andaman/Nicobar Islands

These islands were hit by another earthquake on June 28. It registered 6.9 on the scale and damaged many buildings on the islands. Raja sent this report: “At 5:20 PM a powerful earthquake struck the Andaman Islands and many were injured. Several buildings were also damaged. Now people are under great fear and panic. The children were playing in their rooms after evening tea as usual. Sheeba and I were discussing our ministry plans in our room. Suddenly the earth started to move slowly here and there. Then the movement increased faster and faster. The children began screaming and crying out for help. For a moment we did not know what to do. Then the older orphans took the younger ones out to a field near the orphanage. I took the littlest ones out myself. We could not control the children from crying because they feared another tsunami. People everywhere were crying out in fear and great panic. Everyone could remember the 2004 tsunami with its death and destruction.

Sheeba, the children and I began to pray in the field. Many people from our colony joined us in prayer. God gave me the courage to comfort these Hindu people with the Word of God. We stayed in the field all night long--even slept there. The orphan children are still in great fear and cannot stop crying. Please pray for them. (Some lost parents or family members in the last tsunami.) “

None of the children were injured in this earthquake, and the orphanage building was not damaged. Once again we think about so many promises in God's Word that apply to these two situations:

Psalms 4:8 (NCV)
I go to bed and sleep in peace, because, Lord, only You keep me safe.

Psalms 91:9-10 (NCV)
The Lord is your protection; you have made God Most High your place of safety.
Nothing bad will happen to you; no disaster will come to your home.

Psalms 112:7 (NCV)
They won't be afraid of bad news; their hearts are steady because they trust the Lord.

Deuteronomy 31:6-8 (NCV)
Be strong and brave. Don't be afraid of them and don't be frightened, because the Lord your God will go with you. He will not leave you or forget you…The Lord Himself will go before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forget you. Don't be afraid and don't worry.

Many of you who receive our newsletter have responded to the needs in Myanmar and the Andaman Islands . We thank you so very much for your prayers and great generosity. All of the funds--100 percent of what we received--have been sent, received and are being used to show the love of Christ where needed.

In His strength alone,

Dennis and Robin