| Love Of Vietnam Expressed by | 1 John 3:16-18 NKJV: By this, we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him? My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. |
Official Newsletter of L.O.V.E. | December 2017 |
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:14 May the peace and hope of Christ’s birth be with you now and in the days ahead... Merry Christmas from LOVE’s staff | |||||
FLOOD RELIEF IN QUANG NGAI
Due to the effects of Typhoon Damrey, from 3 – 6 of November 2017, the provinces from Quang Tri to Binh Thuan and the Central Highland continuously suffered from heavy rains with total rainfall measuring from 500-600 mm, with over 700 mm falling in Quang Nam and Binh Dinh, causing floods in low lying areas and local rivers and streams. The flood situation in the central provinces from Quang Ngai to Ninh Thuan has continued to worsen because of the influence of consecutive heavy downpours and water release from local irrigation. According to the report from the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control, havoc caused by Storm Damrey, the typhoon said to be the strongest in the last 20 years in the South Central Coast, had killed 44 people and left 19 others missing as of November 5. The floodwater did cause serious damages to people and property.
L.O.V.E. then received an email from a Pastor in Quang Ngai city, asking to help the citizens in Tra Bong district, Quang Ngai city. Thanks to the heart of a generous sponsor, we had an opportunity to hold a Flood Relief day for people here.
L.O.V.E. gave gifts to nearly 100 families and 14 children. Each family got 10 kg of rice, instant noodles, fish sauce, cooking oil, and sugar according to the suggestion of the pastor and a child gift included notebooks and some other school supplies. Below are some brief words of the volunteer students who joined with
L.O.V.E.’s Team and some pictures of the day. You can also watch the video of the day at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxSpr6eB8wE&feature=youtu.be “I talked to several people and they said that the flood was unexpectedly high, some of their paddy fields were destroyed because of landslides, the flood also damaged many houses and seeds for the next crop but thanks to the Lord for His protection, we are safe”, said Kim Phuong. “I am glad to see the people here received much necessary stuff after the severe flood. It surely helps them overcome current difficulties. The children at Tra Bong district have such beautiful eyes and they are truly very cute” said Luong, a minority student.
“I personally realize so many things after joining the flood relief day with
L.O.V.E.’s Team in Quang Ngai. I feel happy to see the smiles of the people here when receiving the gifts even they just experienced such a high one”, said Thu Hang.
“After spending a flood relief day with
L.O.V.E., I realize what is the most important thing in my life, it is love and love should not only be for myself, my family, my friends but also it should be for everyone”, said Ksor Ri, a minority student. | |||||
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The village and houses after flood | |||||
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LOVE’s team and volunteers loaded and unloaded gifts | |||||
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Children received school stuff | People in Binh Chuong ward received gifts | ||||
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The volunteers helped to load the gift | 12 families in Tra Bong received gifts | The children enjoyed some homemade yogurt | |||
SOME OF EXTRA DONATIONS IN NOVEMBER | |||||
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Duyen’s joy of getting the first stipend | Double joy of Khanh An on the first time getting stipend and birthday | Birthday gift for Anh Khoa | Jeans and white T-shirt for Van Truong as birthday gift | ||
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Their sponsors are always so caring from far away. Household baskets are always very essential in stormy and rainy time. | |||||
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How happy they are when handed the beautiful parcels from sponsors with love. | |||||
Christmas Mission Trip’s Fundraising This Christmas 2017, we’re arranging to share our Christ’s love with the poor and needy elderly and/or handicapped in Binh Son district, Quang Ngai province. This is the place where many households had suffered serious damages after the terrible flood in November. 100 gifts of $10-$15 each will be given out. In addition, we hope to give small Christmas gifts to about 100 children at a cost of $2-3 each. If you can help us in this outreach of Jesus’ love at Christmas time, just put "elderly" or "children’s Christmas" on your check or PayPal donation. | |||||
(Luke 14:13-14 NIV) But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous."
(Prov 31:8-9 NIV) "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy."
(Psa 41:1-3 NKJV) Blessed is he who considers the poor; The LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. The LORD will preserve him and keep him alive, And he will be blessed on the earth; You will not deliver him to the will of his enemies. The LORD will strengthen him on his bed of illness; You will sustain him on his sickbed.
God bless you for your prayers and financial support for the children!
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