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GFA Makes ‘Loaves and Fishes’ Appeal for Help in Kerala State Flood Relief Efforts

Desperate need inspires sacrificial giving, as GFA-supported teams work through night to assist relief efforts of government officials ready emergency supplies

August 29, 2018
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Desperate need inspires sacrificial giving, as GFA-supported teams work through night to assist relief efforts of government officials ready emergency supplies

WILLS POINT, TX — Gospel for Asia (GFA, www.gfa.org) has issued a “loaves and fishes” appeal for support in bringing help and hope to some of the tens of thousands devastated by historic flooding in India’s Kerala state.

Around 350 members of two churches led by GFA-supported pastors, including a few Sisters of Compassion, helped pack supplies for a government relief effort, as part of the ongoing response to the flooding that has devastated Kerala state.With some GFA-supported teams working round the clock, the organization is preparing for a lengthy relief effort following the recent monsoon rains. For although the water is receding, countless people face a desperate future after losing everything in the disaster, with homes washed away or flooded, and property and livelihoods destroyed. The standing water has begun to cause health problems, and there are fears of an epidemic.

The huge needs have prompted not only a major rescue-and-relief response but also an example of sacrificial giving that GFA hopes will inspire many others to help some of the victims get back on their feet.

GFA-supported pastors across South Asia have responded to the needs of the flood victims. After hearing how the monsoon rains had ravaged Kerala, one GFA-supported pastor thousands of miles away in Northeast India mobilized support in his area. Together with other GFA-supported pastors and national workers in his region, he created donation boxes and took them to the local marketplace and to shops to raise awareness of the plight of the people in Kerala and ask for help.

Even though many in this distant region are themselves impoverished, they were moved to help and donated a total of almost $400 toward the disaster relief. GFA founder, Dr. K.P. Yohannan, said that he hoped their example might inspire others to support the long-term relief efforts.

“The needs are immense, but every little bit helps,” Yohannan said. “We remember from the story of the loaves and the fishes that Jesus can take what may not seem to be much, and multiply it and use it to touch thousands.”

GFA-supported workers have been involved in a wide range of relief efforts, with around 350 members of two churches asked to assist with a short-handed official government relief project. They are serving through the night, with the goal of helping assemble some 35,000 recovery kits from supplies that came in from across the country. Within the first two days, they assembled 14,000 kits. Each package contains basic food supplies and toiletries to support a family for at least a week.

Elsewhere, staff at GFA-supported Bridge of Hope centers have taken supplies to many in relief camps in some of the most affected areas. They distributed items including blankets, firewood, clothing, food kits, plates and glasses, and helped clean people’s homes.

One of those helped in the relief effort told how the floods left her and her family in great need.

“The water kept rushing in and all my things got destroyed,” said Indira, a mother of three. “There was nothing we could do… The waters have taken it all.”

Yohannan pointed to the example of many young people giving their time to help with relief efforts.

“I have also heard stories of young people who are taking vehicles and moving from place to place and rescuing the people,” he said. “I thank God for these young people in our community. It is a good sign that the youths are growing with compassion and concern for others.”

Yohannan pledged ongoing support for the victims. “Kerala has experienced an unexpected flood and loss,” he said, “but the church will stand with the affected people and will help them in whatever way possible.”

Donations to support GFA’s disaster relief work in Kerala can be made at www.gfa.org/flood.


PHOTO CUTLINE: Around 350 members of two churches led by GFA-supported pastors, including a few Sisters of Compassion, helped pack supplies for a government relief effort, as part of the ongoing response to the flooding that has devastated Kerala state.

To schedule an interview with a GFA representative, please contact Gregg Wooding @ 972-567-7660 or [email protected]s.com.


About Gospel for Asia

GFA (Gospel for Asia, www.gfa.org) has – for more than 30 years ‒ provided humanitarian assistance and spiritual hope to millions across Asia, especially among those who have yet to hear the Good News. Last year, this included more than 75,000 sponsored children, free medical services for more than 180,000 people, 6,000 wells drilled, 11,000 water filters installed, Christmas presents for more than 400,000 needy families, and spiritual teaching available in 110 languages in 14 nations through radio ministry.


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