North Jakarta flooding
AMG International has work there. AMG's Paul Jenks describes the situation. "75-percent of Jakarta is flooded. Most of the work that we do with children in Jakarta are the poorest of the poor and live along drainage canals and are very, very susceptible to flooding, when even a small flood happens."
Roger Thomas just returned from AMG's work in Indonesia. He describes what happens at the child care center. "It's a matter of providing a good healthy meal every day, help with their homework, help with their school uniforms and supplies so they're able to go to school, medical care when needed," he says.
They also tell Bible stories, sing Christian songs and invite the parents to Bible studies and prayer meetings.
According to Jenks, this outreach isn't easy. "The reality is that Indonesia is the largest population of Muslims anywhere in the world and so of course there are those in the community that frown upon us doing ministry among children and their families."
However, that's not stopping their work. Jenks says, "We have to be sensitive. We never attack the local religion, but we do demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ. And, when asked, 'why is it that you're here?' we freely explain salvation and then teach God's Word."
While Jenks doesn't have official word, he's not holding up hope that these sites are operational. "I'm sure that their all under water. We're going to have to find alternate sites just to b able to do distribution."
Boats may be needed just to get into some of the affected areas.
In the mean time, AMG International has already committed funds for disaster relief. Jenks says your support is needed. "This is the fourth major disaster that Indonesia has had in just the last couple of years. It seems to be a place that's prone for such things. So, it's wonderful to have funds readily available so that we can respond immediately when there is such a problem."
