Philippines (MNN) — Gospel workers are counting the cost of Monday’s 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines.
The archipelago’s second-most populous island, Mindanao, suffered damage, with the quake killing at least 32 people and injuring more than 200. Small tsunami waves triggered by the quake reached as far away as southern Japan.
“We are very closely monitoring the situation, getting in touch with our ministry leaders there on the ground and assessing the impact,” AMG International’s Brian Dennett says.
AMG International oversees three child development centers in the quake zone. Learn more about that work here.
“We’re working with hundreds of kids in the area, local churches, and national leaders,” Dennett says.
“Our first priority is to determine the safety and the well-being of our children, their families, and of course, our staff, our church partners.”
Typically, AMG staff serve as first responders when disaster strikes. “Because we are local, we are able to respond very quickly. We’ve even turned facilities into relief centers,” Dennett says.
Screenshot of a crisis response page dedicated to the June 8 Mindanao earthquake on Facebook.
Believers offer practical help and lasting hope.
“Our first efforts would include providing emergency food, clean water, essential supplies, hygiene items, and temporary shelter, with the Gospel at the center of everything we do,” Dennett says.
AMG International’s disaster relief ministry stands ready to provide desperately needed assistance in emergency situations. Support the work here to help send time-sensitive aid.
Most importantly, pray. “Please be praying for the children of AMG, their families, the churches, and the communities that have been affected by this earthquake,” Dennett requests.
“Pray for their protection, and wisdom for us on how to respond.”
Header image courtesy of AMG International.
