Vineyard Funds Nepal Flood Relief
To date, almost 3,000 people are reported missing or unaccounted for. We especially pray for our Nepal Vineyard family, who have already lost 10 people, with 7 critically injured. However, there is expected to be further loss of life, as some of the most severely affected areas remain unreachable and contact with several communities has been lost.
Nepal Vineyard Family Update
Noel Isaacs, National Director of the Himalayan region (Nepal Vineyard Churches), has shared that the disaster has impacted five Vineyard churches in the affected region.
Because roads and bridges have been destroyed, communications have been severely disrupted, and large sections of the route into these remote valleys have been washed away, teams have not yet been able to reach these communities.
This means we do not yet know the full extent of what has happened to our Vineyard family.
The five churches we are especially praying for are:
Reports from the region indicate significant loss of life, with people missing and entire communities devastated. However, until teams can physically reach these villages, the full picture cannot yet be known.
Two church buildings in the affected valleys are also reported to have been destroyed, one completely washed away and another buried beneath mud.
There could well be significant loss of life among our Vineyard family. Many more may have lost parents, children, spouses, friends, homes, livelihoods, churches, and everything they own.
And right now, many of them remain isolated from the outside world, waiting for help and for word about those they love.
Ways to give financial Gifts:
Winnipeg Centre Vineyard has been deeply connected with Vineyard Himalayas for 31 years.
They do have the agency agreement in place for lawful transfers. They forward funds on a monthly basis, aggregated from various donors and Vineyard churches in Canada.
WCV has set up a fund for disaster relief but will not be forwarding funds until they have a clear picture from VH of how the funds will be used. Currently, Nepalis are being prevented (by blockades and/or damaged infrastructure) from reaching affected areas to deliver relief supplies. The plan for VH is turning to addressing the longer-term effects of the unfolding crisis - widows and their families, orphaned children, etc.
Donations can be forwarded by:
How can we pray?
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1)
Thank you for your prayers for Nepal, for our Vineyard churches across Nepal who are responding and helping their communities, and especially for the five Vineyard churches that have been most affected by this devastating disaster.
Please continue to pray:
Dawn Humphreys has put together this information to keep us informed on how we can pray and support our Nepal Vineyard Family at this time.
- Nepal is home to a growing Vineyard family of more than 30 churches, many serving communities in remote areas of the Himalayas.
- Right now, we are especially concerned for five Vineyard churches that have been directly affected by the disaster and have lost contact with the wider Vineyard network.
Nepal Vineyard Family Update
Noel Isaacs, National Director of the Himalayan region (Nepal Vineyard Churches), has shared that the disaster has impacted five Vineyard churches in the affected region.
Because roads and bridges have been destroyed, communications have been severely disrupted, and large sections of the route into these remote valleys have been washed away, teams have not yet been able to reach these communities.
This means we do not yet know the full extent of what has happened to our Vineyard family.
The five churches we are especially praying for are:
- Timure Church — Rasuwa District
- Mailung Church — Rasuwa District
- Dakhbari Church — Rasuwa District
- Tukche Anugrah Church — Nuwakot District
- Santi Bazar — Nuwakot District
Reports from the region indicate significant loss of life, with people missing and entire communities devastated. However, until teams can physically reach these villages, the full picture cannot yet be known.
Two church buildings in the affected valleys are also reported to have been destroyed, one completely washed away and another buried beneath mud.
There could well be significant loss of life among our Vineyard family. Many more may have lost parents, children, spouses, friends, homes, livelihoods, churches, and everything they own.
And right now, many of them remain isolated from the outside world, waiting for help and for word about those they love.
Ways to give financial Gifts:
Winnipeg Centre Vineyard has been deeply connected with Vineyard Himalayas for 31 years.
They do have the agency agreement in place for lawful transfers. They forward funds on a monthly basis, aggregated from various donors and Vineyard churches in Canada.
WCV has set up a fund for disaster relief but will not be forwarding funds until they have a clear picture from VH of how the funds will be used. Currently, Nepalis are being prevented (by blockades and/or damaged infrastructure) from reaching affected areas to deliver relief supplies. The plan for VH is turning to addressing the longer-term effects of the unfolding crisis - widows and their families, orphaned children, etc.
Donations can be forwarded by:
- e-transfer to [email protected] (auto-deposit)
- Cheques can be sent to: 782 Main St, Winnipeg, MB, R2W3N4
- In either case, mark the memo 'Nepal Emergency Fund'
How can we pray?
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1)
Thank you for your prayers for Nepal, for our Vineyard churches across Nepal who are responding and helping their communities, and especially for the five Vineyard churches that have been most affected by this devastating disaster.
Please continue to pray:
- Pray for Nepal. Pray for the nation as this tragedy impacts communities across the country. Pray for wise and compassionate leadership, and for the resources needed to reach those affected to come quickly from both the local and global community.
- Pray for our Nepal Vineyard family. Pray for strength, wisdom, courage, and God's presence as they care for those around them.
- Pray for Timure, Mailung, Dakhbari, Tukche Anugrah, and Santi Bazar. Pray for every pastor, leader, family, and person connected to these churches.
- Pray for those who may still be alive but trapped or isolated. Ask God to protect them and make a way for rescue and assistance to reach them quickly.
- Pray for those who are injured and in need of medical care. Pray that rescue teams and medical assistance will be able to reach them soon.
- Pray for those who are missing and for families desperately waiting for news of their loved ones.
- Pray for those who are grieving. Ask God to meet them with comfort, strength, and His presence in the midst of unimaginable loss.
- Pray for rescue and relief teams working in dangerous and extremely difficult conditions. Pray for their safety, strength, wisdom, and perseverance.
- Pray for a way through. Ask God to open roads, restore communications, and make it possible for Vineyard leaders and aid workers to reach the affected communities.
- Pray for immediate necessities. Pray for food, clean water, shelter, medical care, safety, and everything needed to sustain those who have been displaced.
- Pray for Noel Isaacs and the Nepal Vineyard leadership as they seek to understand the situation, locate people, connect with isolated churches, and coordinate the response.
- Pray for protection from further disaster. Pray against further landslides, flooding, and heavy rains, and for the safety of those already in vulnerable areas.
- Pray for the long road of rebuilding. Pray for the restoration of homes, livelihoods, churches, and communities—and for hope as people begin to rebuild their lives.
Dawn Humphreys has put together this information to keep us informed on how we can pray and support our Nepal Vineyard Family at this time.
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