As you may already know....there have been some mega monsoons lately.
Some severe flooding has flooded several countries as a result.
According to a Gospel For Asia article here
http://www.gfa.ca/flood/myanmar-india/?cm_mmc=GFA-_-Email-_-2903891-_-150812%20CA%20Digest%20283%20WB58-G200%20(1)#cta
The floods have caused some of the most awful destruction that Myanmar (Burma) has seen since the year of Cyclone Nargis in 2008.
Approximately 1 million people have been directly affected by this recent catastrophe. Crucial crops have been destroyed in what is known as the "Rice Bowl of the Far East." The majority of Myanmar now lies submerged in water and there are also 4 areas/regions in Myanmar which have been officially described as...wait for it...
"designated disaster zones."
Fortunately,
Gospel for Asia workers have been getting themselves out there. They have sought
to demonstrate the awe-inspiring love of God by reaching out with hands of compassion,
love, and marvellous mercy; to the flood victims who are made in the image of God! (Just like you and I.) How amazing is that!
They've provided these people with clean water as well as food to eat.
Other countries such as India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Vietnam,
have been heavily impacted by sudden floods as well.
In Manipur, India...some of the floods have actually gone so far as to sweep homes away
and shut down a Bible College. I think that the photo below gives a fairly accurate portrayal
of the anguish (and just all around sense of lost) that these people might be feeling.
Yet hope is not lost!
Gospel for Asia workers are planning ways to further reach these people.
and you can play a part.
Thank-you very much for taking the time to read this post.
Have an impactful rest of the day and evening,
-Jenna-out
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