Karl and June of Moody Radio-Chicago interviewed Joe Handley, who provided the latest information on the Nepal earthquake.
Areas covered:
- latest update from local churches in Kathmandu
- the earthquake struck precisely during weekly worship services
- how churches and pastors were affected
- type of ministry activities of pastors in Nepal prior to the quake
- growth in the Church of Nepal
- hospitals hit hard; at least 1,000 injured but still without beds
- children will be most vulnerable and at-risk in this situation
- Nepal is one of the fastest growing churches in the world over the last 30 years, and yet has 27 million unreached
- how is God might use this catastrophe to reach people
- what we've learned from Japan disaster relief and how it might affect people's view of the local church
- upheaval related to certain Hindu segments that are discontent with the current government
- How can we PRAY?
- that people would have access to food, water, medical care and other needs
- People trapped would be be found and survive
- for the Church to reach out
- that many Nepalese will turn to Christ as a result
- How can we GIVE?
- How can we MOBILIZE (GO)?
- Samaritan's Purse: currently sending specialists, first responders and medical personnel
- A3 - will likely partner with Samaritan's Purse to send church teams after initial relief and recovery period is completed.
Listen to the interview...
Another interview will be conducted on May 8, 2015.
More Information
- Download the interview mp3: http://www.asianaccess.org/media/feedgator/audio/MoodyRadio-04-27-15-JoeHandley.mp3
- Karl and June on Moody Radio Chicago: http://www.moodyradiochicago.fm/karl-and-june/
