In August, there were a number of disasters caused by typhoons, among which the flooding in Zhuozhou, Hebei is the most in need of prayer, so many Christians have started intercessory watches.
Some believers who experienced the flooding sent breakfast and boiled water to those in need within their reach.
Sister Z, who also suffered from the flood, shared that she was very close to the rescue team when the flood came. When she saw a dozen rescue boats, she asked the rescuers what they needed. They said they needed supplies—crackers, water, and instant noodles. "I said to them, how are you going to eat instant noodles if they are dry?" So she boiled some water and sent it over, and she also bought them breakfast. They felt underserving of her kindness, then one brother said, "I am a Christian, and I want to help you because you are helping us.
Later, when the flood had almost receded, the silt and mud were 50 centimeters thick in places that were particularly deep, which was up to the knees. A sister went to the site every day and gave them buns. "I didn't know how to help the victims, but God touched me and gave me a vision to mobilize other brothers and sisters to make dumplings and send them over." Later, they also distributed supplies and meals to the people being resettled. She shared, "As we rebuild our hometown after the flood, we hope to offer help according to our strength for whatever is needed."
There were also local churches that provided meals to neighbors, both believers and non-believers, after the floods receded.
An elder in Guangdong said in an appeal, "Although the floodwaters have receded slightly, post-disaster reconstruction has just begun. There is still a long way to go, and more people are needed to participate."
- Translated by Joyce Leung
8月，由于台风带来了不少灾难，其中最需要守望的是涿州的水灾。不少基督徒也为此发起代祷守望。
一些经历水灾的信徒在自己所能接触的范围内送早点、开水给有需要的人。
也有在现场经历洪灾的Z姐妹分享说，自己在洪水来的时候离救援队很近。于是她带着伙伴们去了灾难现场，看见有十几个救援船只，就问救援人员需要什么。他们回答说，物资、饼干、水、方便面，“我说方便面怎么吃呢，就直接干吃吗？”所以就烧了开水送过去，也给他们买早点。他们很过意不去，一位弟兄说：“我是基督徒，愿意帮助你们，因为你们也帮助我们。”
后来在洪水退的差不多的时候，特别深的地方有50公分的淤泥厚度，可以到膝盖。这位姊妹每天都去现场，给他们送包子。“我不知道怎么帮助难民，神给我一个感动和看见，发动弟兄姐妹包饺子，送给他们。”后来还有给正在转移的人员发物资并且送饭。她分享说，“洪水以后重建家园，也希望照着我们的力量，需要什么就帮助什么。”
当地也有教会在洪灾退去后，给邻舍提供餐食，无论是信徒还是非信徒。
广东一位长老呼吁说：“虽然水退去了一些，但是灾后重建才刚刚开始，还有很远的路要走，需要更多的人参与。”
各地基督徒为涿州水灾守望和救援
In August, there were a number of disasters caused by typhoons, among which the flooding in Zhuozhou, Hebei is the most in need of prayer, so many Christians have started intercessory watches.
Some believers who experienced the flooding sent breakfast and boiled water to those in need within their reach.
Sister Z, who also suffered from the flood, shared that she was very close to the rescue team when the flood came. When she saw a dozen rescue boats, she asked the rescuers what they needed. They said they needed supplies—crackers, water, and instant noodles. "I said to them, how are you going to eat instant noodles if they are dry?" So she boiled some water and sent it over, and she also bought them breakfast. They felt underserving of her kindness, then one brother said, "I am a Christian, and I want to help you because you are helping us.
Later, when the flood had almost receded, the silt and mud were 50 centimeters thick in places that were particularly deep, which was up to the knees. A sister went to the site every day and gave them buns. "I didn't know how to help the victims, but God touched me and gave me a vision to mobilize other brothers and sisters to make dumplings and send them over." Later, they also distributed supplies and meals to the people being resettled. She shared, "As we rebuild our hometown after the flood, we hope to offer help according to our strength for whatever is needed."
There were also local churches that provided meals to neighbors, both believers and non-believers, after the floods receded.
An elder in Guangdong said in an appeal, "Although the floodwaters have receded slightly, post-disaster reconstruction has just begun. There is still a long way to go, and more people are needed to participate."
- Translated by Joyce Leung
Christians Across China United in Rescuing, Praying for Zhuozhou Flood Victims
