- Source: Yahoo
- News Date: 5/5/08
ANGKOK (Reuters) – Myanmar’s military government has a provisional death toll of 10,000 from this weekend’s devastating cyclone, with another 3,000 missing, a diplomat said on Monday after a briefing from Foreign Minister Nyan Win.
“……….the sea and the waves roaring;â€
—Luke 21:25b
“The basic message was that they believe the provisional death toll was about 10,000 with 3,000 missing,” a diplomat present at the meeting told Reuters in Bangkok.
(Reporting by Ed Cropley; Editing by Darren Schuettler)
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Gaylene says Comment posted on May 05th, 2008
Roger Oakland (Understandthetimes.org) also oversees several orphanages in Myanmar…and has lost all communication with them; first due to those who sabotaged his website, now because of the devastating cyclone that hit there. PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THE PRECIOUS ORPHANS at this time…and for Roger and his wife, Myrna. Thank you.
Elizabeth says Comment posted on May 05th, 2008
This Canadian in a neighboring province to Roger and family are with you Gaylene and others praying for those in Myanmar and for Roger and Myrna.
May the LORD bless them and keep them,
May He make His face to shine upon them.
God bless!
Elizabeth says Comment posted on May 05th, 2008
Just got this in response to the e-mail I sent this morning. I am sure many other’s will have received it too.
“Dear Elizabeth,
Understand The Times sends this note on Roger’s behalf. We have not been able to reach our contacts in Myanmar. As you may have read, the media is reporting that 10,000 or more people have died as a result of Cyclone Nargis. Most of the people that have perished are on the river. Many live in huts that can be devastated in the high winds and flooding that they have experienced. Bryce Lodges are concrete block buildings. We pray that they held strong during the storm and that all are safe there.
Travel to Myanmar is a difficult endeavor. Understand The Times plans on giving aid, in our Lord’s name, to the people of Myanmar, especially the children of Bryce Lodge. With the uncertainty of the reports about the people many of us support, surely they will require assistance. This will require resources and we are asking for your help. Whatever you can give to Mission Myanmar is greatly appreciated! We will continue to follow God’s lead.
We ask that you continue to pray for the people of Myanmar and the children of Bryce Lodge. We will send out another note as we receive more information.
Please continue to pray for the health and safety of Roger and his family.
Sincerely In Christ,
Ron Pierotti
Understand The Times, International”
Gaylene says Comment posted on May 07th, 2008
Since this story first ran, the death toll in Myanmar has climbed to over 100,000 people. That is why it is so incredible that the orphans overseen by UTT (Roger Oakland) are safe for the time being. If you are able to donate funds to the Myanmar Relief Fund through their ministry, please go to http://www.understandthetimes.org and click on the link on the top of the page and follow the prompts. Please continue to pray for these dear children…and their caregivers.