In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, our thoughts and prayers go out to the estimated 60 million people affected by this “super storm” which struck the East Coast this weekend. Tennessee Baptists have been assigned to work with the Baptist Convention of New England.
Disaster relief teams either have left or will be leaving soon to offer assistance to those affected by Hurricane Sandy.
As we continue to pray for relief efforts and those whose lives have been altered by the hurricane here in the United States, I ask you to also pray for Cuba.
Santiago, Cuba, was hit hard by Hurricane Sandy, acccording to a news report Oct. 30 in Baptist Press. Having been to Santiago with my church on mission trips, I have developed many lasting friendships there. It saddens me to know that some of my friends could have lost their homes.
The Baptist Press story also noted many of the churches and house churches there were damaged or destroyed.
Most Cubans didn’t have much to lose. They are resourceful people. Despite the turmoil there, the BP story noted Cuban Baptists are ministering in the midst of this. I would expect nothing less.
I have said many times that Baptists here in the United States could learn a lot from our Cuban brothers and sisters in Christ. They have a love for the Lord and a dedication to serve Him that is truly amazing.
Pray for Cuban Baptists as they show His love to many of their friends and family members who have not yet come to know Him. Allow them to see Christ’s love through their efforts.