Earthquake Victims

My heart has been heavy this past week as I think about the earthquake victims in Chengdu and the surrounding areas. While we have been rejoicing over our precious gift given to us on May 6, others, half across the world, have been mourning the terrible loss of their precious gift. Because the earthquake occurred at 2:38 p.m. almost all the children were in school. Due to China's One-Child Policy, most of these families lost their only child. This child represented their only hope. Many children have become suddenly orphaned. The news clips and newspaper articles are heart-breaking. Hannah is from Zhaotong, Yunnan. 3,000 homes were destroyed. One loss of life. Many injured. 

Amazingly (only ordained by God's hand), all orphanages are safe and all children are fine. However, some are need of repair and items for babies. Please pray that these children will remain safe until their families can bring them home. 

In addition, China is facing a virus that is fatal in young children. We washed hand religiously while there. Please pray that God would protect these children and their caretakers. Pray for families waiting to bring their children home. We have several friends waiting for those last pieces of paper before travel. The wait is brutal. 

If you feel led to aid in helping the relief effort, please visit www.lovewithoutboundaries.com or www.halfthesky.org

Please join us, in praying that God would be glorified through this tragedy. Pray that the people would see God at work and draw near to him. Pray that His Word would be spread.

"For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." Matt. 18:20