Rescue workers at the tourist bus that fell off the Incheon Bridge between Incheon International Airport and the west coast of Incheon, west of Seoul on July 3. (Reuters photo)
South Korea (MNN) ― While enroute to the Asian Access leadership development session, the bus carrying Dr. Gary Parrett, a country coordinator for Asian Access, and Pastor Kenny Yee went off the road and crashed near the airport in Seoul, South Korea.
The crash occurred on July 3 and claimed the lives of Pastor Yee, from Highrock Covenant Church in Arlington, MA, and 11 others. Twelve other passengers, including Parrett, sustained injuries.
Currently, Parrett is listed in critical condition in the ICU at Seoul National University Hospital. On a care page, his family shared that he had serious internal injuries, including multiple broken bones, organ damage, and a brain hemorrhage. On Friday, he was taken off sedatives, and the hospital says his life was no longer in serious danger.
Meanwhile, as Asian Access proceeded with the leadership session in Sri Lanka, the pastors in attendance banded together to pray for Parrett and the other accident victims two to three times a day.
Throughout the past week of the session, A2 has had to fill in the gaps left by Parrett's absence, as he has mentored, shepherded, and taught many of these pastors and planned to do the same at this conference.
Pray for Parrett's speedy recovery, as his family already reports astounding progress. Also, pray for Pastor Yee's family during this time of grief. Pray that God will surround them with His presence and comfort.
Visit Parrett's care page for updates by clicking here. You can also visit the Asian Access Web site to learn more about the pastor's leadership session.
