As soon as the self-isolation restrictions began to loosen in Vietnam, we came together as a team and prayed and went to serve people. We have five large families, which we visit for more than a year now, and bring them food every month. We went to negotiate with the authorities so that they would allow us to perform a deed of mercy, to which they said: “We can show you, people who need help, even more, we have 79 of them”. We agreed to participate in helping these people by purchasing five food packages. One food package contains 1 rice bag, 10 lb, 1 bottle of soy sauce, 1 bottle of fish sauce, 1 bottle of oil, 2 lb of sugar, which costs around $10.
Accompanied by a female translator and a policeman, we went to visit the families. In the districts, we were met by a senior from the area and he accompanied us to the homes. In the first house there was a disabled grandmother, who about 80 years old, with three granddaughters (their dad is in prison, their mother left, leaving them to their fate), we blessed them with the food package, sang a song, prayed and went to the next house.
We were met by a lonely widow, just under 80 years old. her house is clean and tidy, but there are no relatives, she lives alone. Everywhere people thanked for help and attention. We could see the sadness, longing, and sorrows on their faces. We especially think about the last grandmother, she told us a lot about her life. She is 84 years old and receives a monthly pension of $13, her relatives are distant and do not care about her. She was very happy to see us.
Dear friends, we ask you to participate in evangelism by helping with the daily bread. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your prayers and help in the work of the Lord.
Ministry in Vietnam – Alexander & Irina Kulpin