This prayer request is from GCI Philippines director Eugene Guzon.
On October 15, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Bohol Island in the Visayas Region of the Philippines. The quake, which caused the death of over 100 people as of the date of this update also destroyed homes, major landmarks, bridges and highways. The quake affected other provinces in the Visayas and Mindanao—some that had been devastated by a cyclone not long ago.
According to GCI pastor Romy Pusta, it appears that none of our members experienced loss of life. However, Romy’s own home was damaged and his family has had to relocate.
Due to the extensive damage in Bohol, the festival we had planned there probably will be canceled. It doesn’t seem right that we would be rejoicing while others are suffering. We hope to be able to assist people in need. Please keep us in your prayers.
Eugene, Lulu and our brothers and sisters in Bohol and the areas effected by the earthquake: You are being lifted in prayer up by my churches for healing and encouragement from our loving, gracious Lord who is there with you all. He will see you through this and bring you into greener pastures. You are loved
Dear Eugene,
We have been following the disturbing news about this terrible earthquake. Do know that we are united with all of you in prayer.
Our thoughts are with the many afflicted. Although our own arms are weak we can be sure that our great God will provide comfort and support in His own wonderful ways.
In Christ,
Santiago
Eugene, Romy, et al, we take the situation there up in prayer here in our quake-prone region of the Bay Area. I have forwarded this news to our brethren and this article to our Filipino members. God will redeem the curse and turn it into a blessing; that’s what He does.
“No in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord” Romans 8:37 (NIV). Praying for you.