Hi! I have a meeting Tuesday evening and will have to miss PC. I will catch you all next week.

Please pray for Martha. She has not been feeling well this past week. Thanks.

Hi, Many of you may remember my request for prayer and support for my younger sister's medical mission's assignment to Nepal. Thank you again to all that agreed in prayer and gave your support. She has been in Nepal now for nearly 8 weeks and her plan is to remain there for at least two years. Currently the country of Nepal is in a crisis. Just two weeks ago, flash flooding in the northern border has left the area completely devastated. Claiming upwards of about 1,400 lives and thousands yet uncounted for. My sister is safe and is not located in the province or surrounding districts that were impacted directly from the flooding. Thank God! The following info was sourced online regarding the damage: "Mountain settlements—including remote villages like Timure and Syapru Besi, as well as the town of Trishuli—were swamped by massive walls of water, mud, ice, and rocks. Vital highways connecting China and Nepal, multiple concrete bridges, and key hydropower stations along the river corridors were completely buried, washed away, or structurally collapsed." This devastation has displaced thousands of people and rescue attempts are still ongoing. . . Yesterday my sister informed us that there was a massive earthquake that occurred Tuesday night, fortunately there were no reported casualties, and she is safe; but the country is in a vulnerable state. Its government (foreign minister) is seeking restitution/ compensation, calling for climate justice, not charity or loan support from major countries: such as the USA, China and India. Their claim is that these countries in particular have contributed the most toward global warming and its effects are what led to the glacier collapse that caused the flooding. There is a huge discussion (debate) surrounding climate justice and not just for Nepal but many countries around the world. I ask that you will keep the entire country of Nepal and the surrounding regions affected by this disaster, in your prayers. That rescue, relief, resources/aid and restitution will be fruitful. Please pray for the thousands of people grieving who are experiencing tremendous loss. Pray against the spirit of chaos and fear. Please continue to pray for my sister (Tamika), her safety and her ministry there. And please join me to intercede on behalf of the nations and government decisions regarding climate justice, strategies for affective climate change, and the relief that so many countries are in need of today.

Hi! Just a heads up, I will be away this week and the next, as I prepare to attend a youth conference with our students (10 years - 18 years old) next week. I know our students will meet God in a profound way. And I believe He desires to speak into the lives of our student leaders as well. I appreciate your prayers toward the youth, leaders and speakers attending. I look forward to being with you all in 2 weeks. Bless you!

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