Tragedy Upon Tragedy

There were two families who were displaced from the Typhoon. Both had made makeshift places to stay during dry weather but had to stay at the church during the rain. Monies have been pledged for $1000 of the $2000 needed to rebuild two houses.

Tragedy again. This is the family of the abandoned mother and children. They live in a makeshift spot that was provided after the typhoon. There is no electricity because the power lines are down.

Mom and the older boy were at Praise Team practice when the fire broke out. The other boys were at home. They were using a candle for light and the bamboo caught fire. Two of the four boys were badly burned and all the clothes and household items are now gone. The makeshift spot is gone. Can you imagine the shock when mom heard the word, "Your house is on fire"? Pray for this family.

The pastor gave the mother some money for the meds. The hospital tells you what meds are needed and then you have to go for the purchase. With the degree of burns received, the two boys will be in the hospital for a while.  The pastor is going to take an offering at the church to help with meds and then ask if anyone has clothes that could be donated. 

The roads are congested and the stores are packed with Christmas buying. Christmas will include much gift-giving. These two families will have a very different Christmas. Pray for this family. Contact me if you would like to contribute to the PROJECT: REBUILD fund.