Relief in Myanmar

Cyclone Nargis recently wrecked havoc in Myanmar. The estimated death total has reached up to 134,000 people.

In addition to the staggering number of deaths, confusion about allowing aid workers and supplies into the country delayed needed medicine, food and drinking water. The Church of God has 22 churches, four missions, over 2,200 members and an orphanage in the areas affected by the storm. Some churches and members’ homes have been damaged or destroyed. The orphanage has also been damaged, and the need for food, water, and others supplies is great.

World Missions Field Director for Asia/Pacific W. Harold McLeod and Special Projects Coordinator Richard Baker were able to travel to Myanmar. With the help of a Muslim businessman who translated for them, Baker and McLeod were able to get food to three refugee camps.




“When we arrived the refugees had no food,” said Baker. “We were able to bring them rice, pasta, salt, and beans.” While handing out food to the refugees, some food fell to the ground. The people were so desperate for food they fought to eat it off the ground. Baker further states: “God was definitely in this. He put people in our paths to help get the food where it needed to go. Only God could have Christians, Buddhists, and Muslims working side by side in an effort to bring relief to a hurting nation.”




If you would like contribute funds to help with relief supplies, please contact our office (1-800-535-9343) and designate your donations to:

Project # 765-0039 - Myanmar Disaster Relief.