Typhoons, floods, and landslides are natural disasters in Vietnam that happen yearly. But last year was worse. More than 250 people died. People lost livestock, crops, houses. Forecasters said that the typhoon will damage all areas, but one area has suffered more than other areas. We prayed constantly about it and had the great desire to be there to help people in their trouble, but we could not get there since it is 560 miles from us. During our bible study, God prompted me to mention this need again and on Sunday after the meeting, our brother Vietnamese (Seann) called and said, “I’m here, at the disaster area.”
So we flew there the next day and rented a bus, bought 220 grocery sets and clothes went on a 6h trip. When we arrived at a place that provided for the distribution of essential items we saw that there were more than 500 people. We met people who walked for 9 hours to get some food from there. Many volunteers have been called here to help. We added the Word of God to our gifts. We shared food and by faith with joy. In all three communities that we visited, we shared the word of consolation, sang hymns, and prayed. Here we clearly felt what it means to be more blessed when giving rather than receiving. “
Inspired, we return home. Dear friends, we are grateful for your prayers, for your support, for your hearts, and that we can spread the gospel of God’s grace through a work of mercy and a labor of love. Yes, the Lord will reward you!
Ministry in Vietnam – Alexander & Irina Kulpin