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May 6, 2008
We have just received word from Philip Lian, our Understand The
Times Myanmar director with regard to the situation in Yangon. All
our children and leaders of Bryce Lodges One, Two, Three and Four
are safe and unharmed. The following is a description of the
situation as Philip describes in his own words:
On Friday, 2th of May 2008, Yangon area was
struck down by cyclone. It blew so great it destroyed so much of the
building. Many good and big trees were all fallen down because of
the storm. It was terrible because it was the first time in our life
and history that we saw the storm striking us so great. It destroyed
so much for of the trees and those power holders. Many have lost
their life.
According to the news, there have been more than 300 (three hundred
who lost their life) but according to the witness there have been no
less than 500 (five hundred people who lost their life). For those
of you who have seen the power grids in Myanmar, you can just
imagine how it must have been.
Things are so much expensive and insufficient. For example, one bag
of rice was 25$ last month and now it is 50$ and in some place it is
about near 100$ for one bag. Normally, my family eats this one bag
for a week but since last month we have been having guest and
because of the circumstance, they cannot get out of our house
either. At this present time, we eat almost two bags in a week.
We have the privilege to show our love and give the best of our
hospitality but there is also a case to worry. We've been thinking
how will we survive next month if things are still expensive. And
there are thousands who are in the same situation like us. There are
thousands who are starving. We do need your prayer.
Sincerely,
Philip
While the Lord has protected our family in Myanmar from this
terrible disaster, there are many needs that will be ongoing as
Philip has mentioned. There is so much to do. We want to be able to
assist in every way possible.
Many have been contacting me asking how they can help. Philip and
our other leaders who represent Understand The Times Myanmar are
wonderful Christian brothers who will do all they can to assist
those in need. As soon as possible we will be sending
representatives of UTT to Yangon to further assess the situation and
provide financial assistance that can be distributed through
trustworthy brethren.
Financial support can be sent by mail to:
Understand The Times
PO 27239
Santa Ana, CA
92799
USA
or
Understand The Times
PO 1160
Eston, Sask.
Canada
S0L 1A0
Or online by credit card
We thank you for your support and your concern.
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