Vietnam Evangelical Covenant Church – Early on the morning of September 14, 2024, after two days of surveying and talking with local authorities, the Community Development Ministry set out on Xuân Quang flood relief in Chiêm Hóa district, Tuyên Quang province. The team personally delivered 100 relief packages to households badly hit by the historic flood.
See photos: photos of the Xuân Quang relief trip on the Community Development Ministry fanpage
A Flood Like Never Before
After Typhoon Yagi, many villages in the northern mountains suffered severe flooding. For many ethnic minority households in Xuân Quang, it was the first time they had faced such a big flood, and their food supplies had run out after days of storms. So rice and essential food were the most urgent needs.
One Ton of Rice and Essentials
The relief goods included 1 ton of rice, 17 cases of milk, 2 cases of seasoning salt, 5 cases of fish sauce, 9 cases of cooking oil, 2 cases of cookies and about 60 gift packs for children in the affected villages. The total value of the goods was 34,866,000 dong, plus 3.5 million dong to hire a truck.
Reaching Every Affected Village
The team was welcomed by the commune People’s Committee, the Fatherland Front, the Veterans’ Association and the Youth Union. They went with the team directly to Ngoan A and Ngoan B villages and a village with 12 Protestant households, visiting especially needy families who had suffered great losses in the flood.
It was very hot that day, but thanks to the authorities’ eager cooperation and the villagers’ enthusiasm, the trip went smoothly. The packages were not only essentials but also encouragement to help families through their immediate hardship.
“Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2)
The Thanh Xuân Children’s Piggy Banks
In those days, the children of the Thanh Xuân Covenant group also joined the relief effort. They broke open their piggy banks and gave the savings they had carefully collected since before Christmas 2023 to help flood victims. The amount was not large, but it held their patience, kindness and quiet prayers.
The ministry received this money to pass on to those in need. The children’s act is a beautiful lesson in love, reminding adults that generosity can come from anyone, even young hearts.
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” (Matthew 5:7)
The Flood Has Passed, the Hardship Remains
The flood has passed, but the journey of rebuilding is long and needs much care from the community. The ministry sincerely thanks all who gave and the dedicated support of the Xuân Quang commune authorities.
Let Us Pray Together
- For the people of Xuân Quang to soon stabilize their lives and restore production.
- For families who suffered losses to be comforted and upheld.
- For the church’s children to grow up with generous hearts.
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