Over the past week we have been getting a couple concerned questions and prayers regarding the floods and mudslides in Indonesia. In addition on January 7th there was a 6.2 Earthquake off the coast of the Island of Sumatra. Prayers are certainly needed for those affected by the flood and mudslides in Jakarta and other places on the Island of Java. Most reports indicate that some 60 people have died. We have a close relationship with a pastor in Jakarta He, his family, and his congregation are all safe. Thanks be to God.
Prayers of thanksgiving are also appropriate after the earthquake off the coast of Sumatra. There was very minimal damage and reports indicate that there will be no risk of a tsunami. As you may remember many died of a tsunami which followed an earthquake in 2018. Additionally many will recall the devastating Christmas tsunami of 2004. Praise be to our Father in Heaven that this earthquake resulted in no injuries, deaths, or tsunamis. You can read more about the flooding and the earthquake here and here.
In Medan we did not feel the earthquake and we are about 800 miles from the flooding in Jakarta. So we are safe. Nevertheless, please reach out to us if you ever have any concern. We always appreciate hearing from those who are praying for us and supporting us. We are encouraged and uplifted to know that many are thinking of us any time Indonesia comes up in the news.