Thank you all for your prayers. Things have settled down here at the present. We have had a few dry days. But the earth is still very soft and we had some rains again last night but it was not strong or continuous. There is however another storm on its way. It will be arriving here sometime next week. It is still a long way off but according to the latest models it is pointing right at us again. Pray with us that it will make a turn and head out to sea.
It is crucial for us to get the home of one of the believers secure before this next storm gets here, if not we fear we may lose it completely. We have had their situation evaluated and now know what needs to be done. As of yet we have been unable to begin the necessary repairs. We pray that before this week is out we will be able to buy supplies, which are becoming scarce due to demand, so that we can get started at least on the drainage and pipes we need to begin to secure this home. Another big storm could be devastating in many ways. We pray that it will move out to sea and away from us. There is too much death and sadness already in this town.
Reports in the news today is that they are going to be releasing more water from a dams north of us there and down south…and they are warning people in Pangasinan, La Union, Rosales, Bulacan and other locations of possible flooding in their towns and cities as a result. I suppose it is needed so that the dams do not burst and with a new storm coming it becomes critical. These areas were just beginning to dry out and clean up and it seems they are in for another round of trouble.
My main concern, of course, is to care for and look out for those in the two assemblies here in Baguio. We are very thankful to the Lord that none were injured and there were no fatalities as a result of the last storm. Baguio Gold had some minor damage to water supply and, of course, you already know of the one family whose situation regarding their home is critical. Continue to pray for the Lord’s protection in the coming weeks…
We will try to keep you up dated as we are able. But your prayers are much needed still, both for those in the Manila area, where Dave Harvey is carrying a great deal of responsibility with so much relief work there, and also for us here in Central Luzon.
