Need for Bibles following Typhoon Bopha

Typhoon Bopha struck Mindanao Island in the Southern Philippines on 4 December causing catastrophic damage. Only now, weeks later, is the full extent of the damage emerging. Whole town and villages were flattened as hurricane-force winds brought torrential rain that triggered floods and landslides. 

 

Over 1,600 people lost their lives. Many were fisherman lost at sea or poor migrant workers who worked on landslide prone banana plantations or in the many unregulated gold mines common in the region.

It has been estimated that more than 310,000 people are homeless – having lost all they own.

While food and emergency supplies are being rushed into the area there is also another deeper spiritual need that requires an urgent response. Bible League Philippines is on the ground in the worst hit areas reaching out with God’s Love through His Living Word bringing true hope and assurance to those whose lives and security have been shattered.

During food and clothing distributions Bible League is able to provide Bibles in the heart language of the people. During one such distribution a lady responded – “Sir, even just a Bible is enough for me”. When given a Bible she embraced it. An old man after receiving his copy kissed the Bible with great joy despite the devastation around him. The stock of Bibles held by Bible League Philippines is now exhausted and they desperately need more Bibles to fill the spiritual need of the people of Mindanao Island. 

Donations will help Bible League meet this urgent need for Bibles in the Philippines.  

Thank you for your prayers and gifts that bring much blessing to the people of Mindanao Island.

Read more about our work on our website www.bl.org.au