October 29, 2008

More than a quarter million people have been affected by torrential rains during October in Honduras. Landslides and flooding have resulted in deaths, forced thousands from their homes, and damaged roads, bridges, and crops. More heavy rain has been forecast.

Oblation aid of US$18,000 will help church families, repair church buildings, and meet needs of people in communities. Approximately 20 church families need help with home repair and reconstruction, beds, and clothing. Church buildings in Agua Caliente and Tegucigalpa received minor damage.

Apostle for the Central and South America Field Carlos Enrique Mejia said, “Thanks be to God we don’t have a large number of families or members of our church that have been affected.”

With so many victims throughout the country, the local church is already reaching out into communities. Food has been distributed “thanks to the solidarity and generosity of our local members” with help of two coordinating government agencies, reported Mejia.

Thanks to the generous ongoing support of Oblation Fund contributors, Community of Christ is able to respond as a worldwide church to these needs in Honduras. Thank you for sharing this news with others, offering prayers, and giving generously. Contribute online at www.CofChrist.org/worldministries/.