Recently, we were returning home from ministry along winding mountain roads. Just after we passed, a bus carrying people was swept away by a landslide (six people were killed, and many were injured). In our province, rivers overflowed their banks, and a vast area where more than a thousand people live was completely flooded. For safety reasons, the area was cordoned off and roads were closed.
Children waded and swam through floodwaters to save their parents, and parents saved their children. I went out on a motorbike and it stalled. Last year, we nearly lost our car—we were literally floating in it like a boat. In a neighboring province, heavy rain has been pouring for more than a month; many people have died, livestock has been lost, most of the crops are nearly unusable, and homes are being flooded.
In the past, as a church, we responded to situations like this and were able to help well and meet the needs of those affected, thereby bringing the Gospel. Today, we are praying for an opportunity to help during the Christmas season and bring joy to these people. We also ask you, dear friends, to respond and support us in prayer for these people and these tribes.
I know and believe that if we commit even a little—just a small effort—we will help someone during this difficult time and bring God’s love. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your labor of love.
Ministry in Vietnam – Sasha & Irina Kulpin