Earthquake Update

Thanks for your prayers. All our friends in Chengdu and Chongqing have been accounted for, though some cannot return to their homes because their buildings are considered unsafe. Yet in the face of a major tragedy with at least 10,000 known dead, please pray that God will use this event in the hearts of the Chinese people. There is much pain and yet openness regarding the bigger questions of life among this country which has not experienced such a large scale national tragedy in some time. I was able to share the gospel with my helper this morning as she poured out her concerns and fears. Here are some things you can pray specifically:

1. Please pray for the rescue teams to be able to reach all the affected areas (some are still unreached as the mountainous roads are badly damaged) to rescue those who may still be alive.

2. Pray for food and clean water to be able to reach the affected areas, as there are many people who have lost their homes and are without food and water.

3. Pray for God to comfort the victims and their families, that they will experience His love and peace in this difficult time of their lives.

4. Pray that Christians in China will respond to the call of care and help for the victims.

5. Pray for our friends in Chengdu and Chongqing to experience peace and calm, and they will have the strength to comfort others who are grieving and fearful in their midst.

6. Pray that this disaster will cause the people to think about life and death, and draw them to the Savior.