myanmar: immense suffering
The cyclone in Myanmar has killed tens of thousands of people and left up to one million homeless. The suffering is immense and follows many years of political turmoil and civil war endured by the people of this country.
There is no IFES-affiliated work in Myanmar, but we do know of Christian students there. Last year, one friend of the Fellowship reflected: 'We see the resolve of these students and no amount of hardship can prevent them from meeting together. We see the determination in their eyes; we can feel the resolve of what serving God means to them. We realize that persecution can make people come close together to derive strength from one another and the joy of serving God is much more pronounced.'
We have been trying to get in touch with our friends in Myanmar, but have not been successful. We urge you to continue to pray for the people of Myanmar, the government, the Church, and all the rescue and relief operations that are in progress. May the Lord use this heart-rending suffering to bring mercy, and give us all a greater sense of urgency for the gospel.
Published: Thursday 08 May 2008
Region: south asia
Country: myanmar
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