Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Chile Earthquake Aftermath #6

Praying Partners:

Please continue praying for all the folks in Chile. I receive daily updates from David Horta, EMC Superintendent for the churches in Chile. I will not include items which you see in the daily news, but specific prayer request for the churches and people of Chile.

1. The coastal cities near the epicenter suffered much damage with many areas completely destroyed. Most of the destruction in the coastal cities was from the tsunami waves.

2. Our churches in Santiago, Curico and Temuco did not suffer any major damage. Some of the church buildings and homes in Santaigo suffered cracks in the walls, fallen plaster and some roof damage.

3. None of the immediate church families were hurt or killed. But, several extended family members and friends, who lived or were in the coastal cities, are missing. A few extended family members and friends have been killed.

4. The major concern in Santiago is the lack of food and essential items and the beginning of looting and stealing. Some of the homes have been broken into or people confronted. Many of the local stores have been looted. The nation is under martial law with the military assisting the police to maintain order.

5. The great task presently is to get the roadways open so that gasoline and food items can be transported to the inland cities.

6. The EMC churches of Chile will meet this Friday to decide what they can do to help their friends and extended family members who live in the coastal cities. They also hope to use their assistance to open the door for Evangelism.

Please pray for wisdom and guidance for the national leadership that they can make wise decisions to get medical attention, food and water to those in need.

Pray for church groups that will assist those in need that this will be an opportunity for witness for Christ.

Pray for safety and strength for all who have lost their homes and jobs. They must secure shelter and find the means to get food and basic need items for their families.

Thanks a million for your faithfulness in prayer!!!

Praying the Lord will bless your day with Peace, Joy and Contentedness!!!!

Pastor Jack Hilton
Bible Evangelical Methodist Church
New Danville, Pennsylvania

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