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Typhoon Haiyan3 month Update

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On Friday, November 8, 2013, one of the worst typhoons ever slammed into the Philippines.Living Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving Christ

Thanks to your prayers and support, World Renew was there.Living Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving Christ

Working with the Christian Reformed Church of the PhilippinesLiving Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving Christ

World Renew distributed emergency food and other items to 3,973 families in need!Living Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving Christ

To assist with the project, five International Relief Managers went to the PhilippinesLiving Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving Christ

They identified three regions on three islands on which World Renew could focus its attention.Living Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving Christ

This was done in cooperation with other organizations to ensure that there was no duplication.Living Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving ChristTo date, on Leyte, Panay and Samar islands, World Renew has provided:Food packages and dishesHygiene items and mosquito netsMedical suppliesWater filtration systemsStoves, fuel, and cooking suppliesBlankets and sleeping matsGeneratorsLiving Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving Christ

Trauma counseling is also a critical component of this outreach.Living Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving Christ

Rolinda Cadayong lives in Guiuan on Eastern Samar with her husband and four children.Living Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving Christ

Before Typhoon Haiyan, she was a seamstress and her husband farmed coconuts.Living Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving Christ

During the storm, the family hid beneath the raised floor of a friends house. Living Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving Christ

My faith helped me, it helped me get through that time, she said.Living Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving Christ

When the storm was over, they had lost everything. We had no clothes, no house, no food.Living Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving Christ

Rolinda lost her sewing equipment and there are no more coconut trees to farm.Living Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving Christ

World Renew came to the tent community where Rolindas family now lives.Living Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving Christ

This generator from World Renew powers street lights for safetyLiving Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving Christ

And enables people to charge cell phones to talk to family.Living Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving Christ

I am very thankful for those who came to help our communityLiving Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving Christ

Thank you for serving for giving relief, shelter and foodLiving Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving ChristWorld Renew has now entered phase three of its response. This will include:Continued trauma counselingCash for work programsFishing boats and netsRestoring livelihoodsHome reconstructionIn the same target communities.Living Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving Christ

Please continue to keep World Renew and the people of the Philippines in your prayersLiving Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving Christ

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God Living Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving Christ

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7Living Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving Christworldrenew.net/haiyanLiving Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving Christ