Below is an update on the situation of the GCI churches in Northern Mozambique. For a previous update, click here.
Manuel Vasco recently returned from visiting the last 10 of GCI’s 32 churches in Northern Mozambique that were devastated by the recent flooding. He reports that the trip went well, despite some mishaps along the way due to the ever-present mud and water.
The Chirre River is rising again, though it has not yet reached flood alert levels. Manuel said that it took them an hour in a canoe to cross the river.
Though many still suffer from hunger, the Mozambique members thank their GCI brothers and sisters throughout the world for supporting them with prayer and financial assistance.
South African GCI leader Tim Maguire travelled to Mozambique recently to deposit relief funds. He will return to Mozambique in about a month. To date, GCI in the US has forwarded $20,000 from its GCI Disaster Relief Fund to assist those in need in Mozambique. US congregations wishing to support these disaster relief efforts in Mozambique and elsewhere can donate to the GCI Disaster Relief Fund.
We are disturbed by this tragedy but at the same time encouraged in the realization that God has not forgotten the victims. We are an international fellowship and we all share the pains and the joys experienced in the lives of our brothers and sisters around the world.
Our thoughts are with our brethren in Mozambique.
Blessings,
Santiago Lange
WE ARE IN PRAYER REGARDING YOUR PRESENT SITUATION. WE ARE THANKFUL FOR GOD’S PROMISE TO NEVER LEAVE NOR FORSAKE YOU. WE LIVE IN A FALLEN WORLD BUT WE KNOW OUR GOD IS ABLE. SATAN IS DEFEATED AND WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERORS, IN THE NAME OF JESUS. STAY STRONG AND KNOW WE STAND WITH YOU. LOVE AND BEST WISHES TO YOU ALL.