Over the past few weeks several have called or
asked me, personally, if I had any information about the effects
of the Tsunami on our brethren in India. I have been attempting
to keep in touch with our brethren in India and received the following
update on January 27th.
Reports are still coming in, but, as of now, we
know that at least 10 preachers were killed, close to 150 more
of our brethren have been reported as being killed, and more than
100 church buildings were either destroyed or suffered damage.
At this point, more than 3,000 requests for help (from our brethren)
have been received.
I am planning to make a trip to India mid-March
to take funds and help some with the relief efforts. My son, Aaron,
and Peter Ray Cole will be accompanying me on this trip. If you
would like to contribute to this relief effort, send your help
to me at PO Box 753, Barrackville, WV. 26559. Make your
checks out to the Church of Christ India Fund.
The relief effort will go on for months and months,
but we are hoping to get much needed funds into the hands of those
who will be helping, and, then, actually be a part of some of
the relief efforts, ourselves, while we are there. Many have helped
already, and we are deeply grateful. Keep our brethren in India
in your prayers. -Steve Snider.