As you may be aware of the recent typhoon that devastated Taiwan causing great loss of lives and properties. The following is a brief oral report from Brother Paul Wu in Taiwan:
One saint died and about 40 families suffered property loses. There are about total 30 churches are in the typhoon covered area. Overall southern Taiwan suffers heavy loss on building, road and bridge infrastructures. Death toll may reaches 500 and over one thousand civilians are still being trapped.
Church in Taipei takes the lead to give over 400,000 US dollars to 6 major southern Taiwan county governments for immediate disaster relief. The total donation may reach 1 million US dollars.
In addition to over 300 saints from local affected area churches, over 400 saints from other churches are now helping all affected residents in spiritual and mental care which proofs to be most effective than Red Cross or any other relief entities can do. The affected residences now need the most is the gospel. They receives much helps and comforts in praying and singing with our saints.
Unlike the previous 911 earthquake as a result of a sudden impact, the recovery can take place right away. This disaster recovery is hindered by still many people are buried under heavy mud and blockage of reaching to the immediate affected area by road access.
