The news of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines this past month has been horrific. As we’ve watched the devastation, it is so hard to get our minds around the toll on human life. In the wake of this tragedy, we pray that God would comfort and protect these people. And thankfully, so many across the world are supporting the relief efforts, which we encourage you to do. I want to also share with you some good news from Davao City, Philippines, where a pastors’ conference was held this fall. (I checked online to see if this region was impacted by the storm, and was gratified to learn that the city was in a position to send rescue teams to some of the most affected places.) Jeffrey Co and his team worked to train pastors, and we partnered with them by providing ESV Study Bibles for these church leaders. Here’s an excerpt from Caitlyn Barbee’s story:
One pastor . . . was so determined to attend a conference in San Jose, Mindoro, in October that he traveled 20 hours to get there. He arrived with tattered shoes and his Bible. He and the other pastors left the conference with ESV Bibles. . . . Jeffrey Co says these Bibles will be the most valuable thing that many of the pastors will own.
Please read the rest of the story and continue to pray for the people and the church in the Philippines as they rebuild their lives and communities. Other current news from TGC International Outreach:
- Would you consider partnering with us to fund What Is the Gospel? in Spanish for Argentina.
- Read part 1 of the story of how God has opened doors for us to spread the gospel in Myanmar.
- We are making progress on our goal of 100 Partners, now at 57. Would you join us?
- As you think about your year-end giving, prayerfully consider supporting the cause of theological famine relief.