H C T V takes a forced break in October 2009

We spent a few days in the village last week & the roads have become very rocky and unsafe to drive on, due to the rainy weather & massive timber lorries that continue to cause damage. A van that travelled with us had a flat tyre on it's way out (on the jungle path, after dark), and so also a motorbike that accompanied us. While our little jeep made it out safely, much damage was done to the vehicle and our spines.

H C T V will be taking a break in October to allow our aching joints to recover, and also to give ourselves time to organise for another vehicle that will be hardy enough to take in our medical team from November onwards. Our most urgent need right now is a 4 X 4 vehicle that will allow us to continue with this mission, as the needs in the village are just too pressing for us to brush off just because of our discomfort. We will keep you posted on our developments.

In the meantime, we would like to urge you to spare a thought for the thousands of people still trapped in the floodwaters of typhoon Ondoy—or in relocation sites that have no food and drinking water. (Just in case you don’t know anything about what’s happening in Metro Manila and Rizal province, here are photos of the storm: http://fiveprime.org/hivemind/Tags/ondoy.)

Apart from sending drinking water & cooked food, Kerygma Family (a group that H C T V fully endorses & is a part of), will do the hard work of helping people rebuild their homes damaged by the floods—thus helping them rebuild their lives. It will be a long and difficult work—but Kerygma Family will be there for them.

Friends, we may not be there physically to help, but we can be their spiritual and financial support. First, pray for the victims. Pray for strength that they regain their hope. Many are devastated emotionally. Second, if you can, make a donation and help them.If you want to be part of our efforts to help Flood Victims, you can make a donation. Any amount will do. Click here to help the Flood Victims now! Or visit http://www.kerygmafamily.com/modules/subscriber/donationsondoy.php for more details.

Your donations will go directly to the flood victims. With your help, they can rebuild their homes and lives. May God's blessings be upon you & may He reward you for your generosity.