When a tragedy like the Nepal earthquake hits, the first question for me as a crisis manager is, “How are our staff?” In Nepal, over 100 Nepalese Campus Crusade for Christ staff were OK. The second question is then, “How do we as a ministry respond in a way that communicates the love of Christ?”
Our humanitarian ministry Global Aid Network (www.gainusa.com) has partnered with the Nepali ministry to provide relief supplies now and in the future. The Nepali government is asking foreign relief workers to go back home or to the countryside villages, so our national ministry is in a much better position to deliver these resources.
Our team showed up with water filters and food. By being in a position to meet the immediate needs of those stricken by the disaster, the national ministry is able to communicate real care for the people in the name of Christ.
We just heard today from our team on the ground in Nepal:
“Today we taught the Nepal CCC staff how to properly use the Sawyer membrane water filters that we brought and gave each of them one.
We met with Samaritan's Purse to talk about the possibility of partnering where the Nepal CCC staff could help Samaritan's Purse deliver tents and water.
When the disaster first hit, they were all victims and they all lived outside in tents for three days. What amazes me is how quickly they moved from being victims to helping others by the second day. These Nepali staff guys are really tough and I'm so impressed with their personal sacrifice and dedication to serving the Lord. They are going to need a lot of help in the future and I hope that we can help them.”
Thank you for partnering with us and helping ministries like GAiN and Nepal CCC proclaim the gospel! We are glad to be a part of communicating his love with you.
With love and gratitude,
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