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KAREN MISERY (posted on 13th Jun 09)

Calling all Anglicans to pray for the Karens along the Myanmar-Thailand border as they experience a new offensive.

http://www.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=15919&page=1 

 

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THANK YOU TO ALL ANGLICAN CONGREGATIONS IN SINGAPORE!

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR AL AHLI HOSPITAL, GAZA 

The recent special collection for Al Ahli Hospital (an Anglican hospital) in Gaza under the care of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem amounted to about S$144,713.  Your sacrificial giving to assist the hospital in stocking up medical essentials to treat the victims of the recent military confrontation will, I believe, greatly appreciated.  THANK YOU! 

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"YOUR ROLE IN CRISIS RELIEF" (26th - 28th Feb 09) @ Cathedral

 

MR LIM ENG HOE conducting the seminar.

 

About 50 participants attended.

 

Another view of the participants.

Some extracts from participants feedback:

"Eng Hoe's passion is inspirational!" (Sonia Chen, St John's Chapel)

"I appreciate the foundational principles in crisis relief." (Olivia Ly, Church Of The Ascension)

"Can this course be conducted in Chinese?" (Yvonne Chew, Cathedral Mandarin)

"I came just to learn about crisis relief, never expecting to be so inspired and convicted that it is something imperative and biblical to do!"  (Kuah Li Fang, St James' Church) 

"I learned insights thru' stories! Excellent.  Location is good. Tea breaks are thoughtful. Fantastic coordination and speaker!  Thanks!"  (Katherine Ho, Church Of The True Light)

 

A NOTE FROM THE ACROSS TEAM : Thank you for your participation and feedback!  Your input is invaluable and a great encouragement to us to further enhance our service to you and to those whom the Lord will send us to minister.

 
 
LATEST UPDATES

 (Updated on 24th Dec 08)

 Picture : Construction of reinforced concrete water tank (1,000 gallons)

An ACROSS team comprising of Michael & Boon Ann finally managed to get our visas to visit Myanmar from 17th Dec 08 to 20th Dec 08.  On arrival, we immediately met up with Archbishop and his project committee.  

The following day, we left for the delta to visit a village situated at the south-western coast of Myanmar.  We were accompanied by 8 volunteers (two doctors, one dentist, one tour guide, one businessman, and 3 students).  Our journey took us through a 9-hour road trip and 3-hour boat ride to reach our destination.

The village we visited has only been visited by a local NGO and we (Singaporeans) were the first foreigners to step on their land.  This was a humbly experience for us.  

80% of the inhabitants in this village perished during the cyclone.  In response to help this village, the church has began the reconstruction phase and will go full swing as soon as the authorities grant them the permit to begin.  A prototype house has already been built. (see picture)

 Picture : A prototype house.

There are also plans to provide a pair of buffalos for each family so that they can begin working on their padi fields.  Having said this, please pray that God will turn "wastelands damaged by the salt waters" into fertile land again.  Only God can do that!

 

(Updated on 30th Oct 08)  

PAKISTAN EARTHQUAKE

On 29th Oct 08, a devastating 6.4 richter scale earthquake struck Pakistan and caused hundreds of death and flattened practically all houses.  ACROSS is monitoring the situation and considering liaising with our American counterpart who have done relief work back in 2005 in Pakistan. 

NEPAL FLOODING

ACROSS may be responding with water purification filters and financial help to assist the affected Nepali people. 

 

(Updated on 8th Oct 08) 

3RD MISSIONS CONSULTATION ROUNDTABLE CONFERENCE IN BANGKOK (6th Oct - 9th Oct 2008) 

Rev Michael Teh presented the work of crisis relief ministry of the Diocese of Singapore to about 200 delegates.

"FAITH IN ACTION, ACTION IN FAITH"