GCI members living in the areas affected by the earthquake in Bohol report that despite many deaths and terrible damage to roads and infrastructure, they are rejoicing that God has spared our members from loss of life and major property damage. However, the homes of the parents and brother of one of our pastors in the area were destroyed.
Our Filipino churches have begun an outreach to provide food and water for those in the impacted areas. At right is a picture GCI member Margarita Bahinting delivering supplies. Below she is standing with other GCI members in front of one of the buildings destroyed in the earthquake.
Funds have been wired to the Philippines from the GCI Disaster Relief Fund to help the members there recover from the quake. The GCI Disaster Relief Fund is funded by GCI congregations in the US and stands ready to assist when members suffer from disaster. Thank you for your previous donations to this fund, which allowed us to respond so quickly!
If your congregation would like to help replenish the GCI Disaster Relief Fund so that collectively we can respond quickly when future disaster needs arise, please send a check to Grace Communion International, indicating on the memo line that the donation is for the GCI Disaster Relief Fund. Send the check to:
GCI Disaster Relief FundGrace Communion International
P.O Box 5005
Glendora, California 91740
Thank you for your prayers and financial contributions to help members of the GCI family who are suffering.
