6:8 Ministries Update -
Disaster
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Please
read this update as we are in urgent need of your prayers and
assistance.
Torrential
rainfall over the past 72 hours has caused significant flooding and
mudslides in and around our area. Last night tragedy struck as
mudslides and swollen rivers claimed the lives of 20 people. There
are a dozen people still missing and hundreds are left homeless.
The rain continues, the ground is saturated, and some areas are
being evacuated because the risk of further mudslides. Click here for News
Article
The 6:8 staff families are safe and
relatively unaffected. We are without water, and I've been told
that it may be a week before it's on again.
However, lack
of running water seems trivial in
comparison to what some of the families have lost.
A few of the families of Celebration Church Costa Rica have been
directly effected. Melba's mother lost her house in a mudslide and
other families have experienced minor flooding. We are still trying
to asses the extent of the damage and who was effected.
 
In the midst of all of this tragedy there
is hope! We have been given an amazing opportunity to shine the
light of Christ into the darkness created by catastrophe. Acts of
love shine brightest in the midst of the darkness of
despair.
6:8 Ministries and Celebration
Church Costa Rica have already begun to take action. Today we
helped the serve meals, carry and distribute water, and salvage
items from the homes of effected families.
 
The plan is to focus on providing
meals, clothing, and possibly shelter to meet the immediate needs.
We also want to help rebuild and repair as many homes as possible.
There are three ways you can helps us
help others:
- First - You can pray for the
entire situation!
- Second - You can give! We need
funding to purchase food, clothing, and building
materials.
- Third - You can come help
serve. Pray about bringing a mission team to help with the
efforts.
Love in Christ,
Spencer Boulter
Executive Director
Spencer@68ministries.com
(904)352-8200
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