Spent the day Monday at the Myanmar Embassy working on our visa approvals.
That is one WILD compound.
There were hundreds of relief organizations in line there, trying every possible method to get into Myanmar through International Relief documents ...camera crews...journalists...people with every kind of organization you can imagine...with shirts...all screaming, "International AID."
And the answer for all these folks was a resounding, 'NO!'
From the looks on the faces of the relief workers... these folks are not used to being told 'NO!'
They just stand there in disbelief...they've come all this way to help...Lord knows the people NEED the help desperately, and yet the officials are saying that they do not need or want their help...that this is an internal issue to be worked out by the Burmese.
Please continue to pray for us.
They accepted our applications...
They took our money ...
They didn't say NO...actually they said come back tomorrow afternoon!!!
So we are hopeful and blessed.
Can't say any names, but we've been meeting with Burmese people and displaced ex-pats and NGO folks and even MUZUNGUS who are stuck here in Thailand and we have gotten a University education on the history and culture of Myanmar.
JUST HEARD ABOUT THE CHINA EARTHQUAKES...7.8 on the Richter scale.
Pray for the folks there.
Things are getting drastic in Rangoon...with the flow of help equivalent to a trickle...people are dying of preventable causes, and that's just not right.
However, this is a historic opportunity for the church to show unity and model love and concern.
REACHING BEYOND OURSELVES WITH THE GOOD NEWS OF GOD'S LOVE
PS Chris Sharon has been a HUGE help to the team and I.
That is one WILD compound.
There were hundreds of relief organizations in line there, trying every possible method to get into Myanmar through International Relief documents ...camera crews...journalists...people with every kind of organization you can imagine...with shirts...all screaming, "International AID."
And the answer for all these folks was a resounding, 'NO!'
From the looks on the faces of the relief workers... these folks are not used to being told 'NO!'
They just stand there in disbelief...they've come all this way to help...Lord knows the people NEED the help desperately, and yet the officials are saying that they do not need or want their help...that this is an internal issue to be worked out by the Burmese.
Please continue to pray for us.
They accepted our applications...
They took our money ...
They didn't say NO...actually they said come back tomorrow afternoon!!!
So we are hopeful and blessed.
Can't say any names, but we've been meeting with Burmese people and displaced ex-pats and NGO folks and even MUZUNGUS who are stuck here in Thailand and we have gotten a University education on the history and culture of Myanmar.
JUST HEARD ABOUT THE CHINA EARTHQUAKES...7.8 on the Richter scale.
Pray for the folks there.
Things are getting drastic in Rangoon...with the flow of help equivalent to a trickle...people are dying of preventable causes, and that's just not right.
However, this is a historic opportunity for the church to show unity and model love and concern.
REACHING BEYOND OURSELVES WITH THE GOOD NEWS OF GOD'S LOVE
PS Chris Sharon has been a HUGE help to the team and I.
Steve,
ReplyDeleteWe're praying for you and your team constantly.Stay strong, stay healthy.
Love, Rudy & Deb
Pastor Steve & Team,
ReplyDeleteI am praying that by the time you read this, you have gained access into the region. I am also praying for God's mighty rightousness and power to invade the country, allowing His workers access to help spirtually,physically and emoitionally. You are all the 'feet and hands' of Jesus.
Blessings!
Deb Simon
Praise God for the progress you've made thus far! I know it's frustrating to wait, but I'm sure you have been given heavenly appointments in the midst of the chaos there. We're praying for your personal health, safety and stamina as well as the people affected by this devastation. Thank you for being God's hands and feet. Your sister in Christ, Lauren Satin (PS Hey Don! Will you be needing any chainsaw help?)
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