Myanmar Earthquake Relief

Hello Friends!

Please accept my apologies for my delay with this note re. Myanmar earthquake victims. I have been experiencing issues with my primary email system and will be sending updates through this Gmail account... until it breaks 🫤.

Nonetheless, a BIG thanks to all who stepped up to help the Myanmar earthquake victims! Steven traveled to Mandalay and had a successful trip, distributing rice, water, and essentials to more than 1,000 households. He also lent a hand to other relief organizations, to help them distribute their supplies.  I have appended his note below.

Prophet of Gloom...

I hate to be a prophet of gloom, but there is something looming that you should know about. As you can see from the above picture, people are living in tents that were donated by China and relief organizations.  The people are fearful of returning to their homes since the after-shock tremors still continue.

The problem is that Myanmar's annual monsoon season begins in early June and continues into September.  I have experienced the monsoons and have seen knee-deep water in streets and parking lots.  These tent communities have a big problem ahead, since the monsoon flooding causes water and food shortages, along with serious disease, even when their normal homes are available.  The tent-life will make it almost impossible to live, sleep, and store their rice.

Besides prayer, we are planning to purchase water purifiers at approx $24 each, so Steven can distribute them to the people. These items can change dirty flood water into pure drinking water.  They're not a complete solution, but clean water is vital to life.  If you would like to help by purchasing a water purifier, we would greatly appreciate the help.  Please pray for these  despairing people.

Once again, thanks so much for all you do for Ancient Words and the hurting people of Myanmar.  It is an honor for us to serve these little ones, especially those in the household of Faith.

Love in Christ,

Don

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Steven's Note:

Dear Don,

I arrived back home safely from the Earthquake Mission trip Mandalay. I couldn't express how thankful I am for having a chance to help the victims of the Earthquake and being able to encourage them by the Word of God. We got to see the most affected areas which are Naypyitaw, Mandalay and Sagaing. It was such a great loss and destruction we have never experienced in our lifetime. Most of the victims of the Earthquake live on the street full of fear and anxiety that it will happen again. Unfortunately, because of the storm they suffer one after another problem.

We were able to give them rice, Sardines, Nutrition, Noodles, Oil, Towels, water, ground sheets, and bread for children for more than one thousand households.  They are so thankful for the love and support given by AWM while they are in the most difficult situation. I was able to share Matthew 11: 28 and even unbelievers were very happy and interested about it. ["Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.  Matthew 11:28.]

Thank you so much AWM for standing tall behind us when we needed it the most. Your prayer, love and support made a huge impact on the lives of the victims of the Earthquake. We pray that the Lord will return a hundredfold of blessings to all of you. Thanks for sharing with us the

Crowns in Christ.

Much love,

Steven & Julie