Vietnam Evangelical Covenant Church – The Community Development Ministry expresses deep sorrow over the Hạ Long Bay boat capsizing (Quảng Ninh) at around 2:05 p.m. on July 19, 2025. According to information at the time, the accident left 35 people dead, 10 rescued and 4 still missing.
See photos: the message on the Community Development Ministry fanpage
Our Deepest Condolences
The ministry offers its deepest condolences to the victims’ families. No words can make up for such a great loss when loved ones are taken suddenly during a holiday trip. In such hours, what the church can do is grieve alongside, be present through prayer and support those who are hurting.
“The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18)
Let Us Pray Together
- For the victims’ families to have God, the greatest source of peace and comfort, with them and upholding them every day.
- For those still missing to be found soon.
- For the survivors to be healed in body and soul after this tragedy.
- For rescue teams to be safe and wise in their search efforts.
Hope as an Anchor for the Soul
The ministry also wants to encourage hearts troubled by this pain. Even when what we see is brokenness, hope in God remains a firm anchor for the soul. Please do not turn away from God in times of trouble, for He is the One who walks with us, comforts us and redeems us.
“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” (Hebrews 6:19)
Tragedies like this also remind each of us to treasure every day and every loved one beside us, and to live so that love is shown while we still can.
Read more in Community Development and Church News. Contact the church office: 0942 248 688 (Zalo available).
