An 8.0 earthquake occurred off the southern coast of Peru late Wednesday night, August 15. Authorities are reporting over 500 dead and over 1000 injured. Already impoverished areas are suffering the greatest loss of life, health, and property. 85% of the homes in the town of Pisco, nearest the epicenter, have been destroyed, as well as 1/4 of the buildings in the nearest large town of Ica.
While we are fine here in Huánuco, we are praying for our brothers and neighbors to the south who are hurting. Please pray for the injured, for those who have lost family or property and for protection from after-shocks. You can find out more in this story from cnn.com, and can give through a reputable relief and development agency (that I used to work for) by clicking here. You can also give to the Peru Earthquake Relief fund that we will use to provide aid to those in need. Just ask me for the details.
The best thing you can do is pray. Here are some ideas of what to pray for:- Pray that people would receive the comfort and health in the person of Christ and through the love shown them through the relief effort.
- Pray for wisdom for the government and organizations as they strive to meet the needs of the people. Pray that relief would be deployed quickly and effectively.
- Pray that people will be patient and calm and have wisdom in how to care for their families and communities.
- Pray for healing for those that are injured.
- Pray for the families of those that have died. Pray they receive comfort and peace from God and from those around them.
- Pray that cities and communities can come together to build again, interpersonally and structurally.
- Praise God for the response from those here in Peru and around the world. People are contributing food, clothes, water, and money daily. Pray that these supplies will make it safely to their destination and into the hands of those that most need it.
1 comment:
Glad to here OK. We weren't sure how close you would be.
Post a Comment