Sunday, May 3, 2015

Nepal Update, May 3


This afternoon I had a conversation with my sister, Barbara.  She had gotten word about the Shree Mahankal Primary  School in the tiny village I told you about in my sermon earlier today.  One of the teachers was able to hike out of the village around avalanches to get to a phone to contact Tula.  The word is that the village was decimated, most all the houses destroyed, but the new parts of the school remained standing.  They are currently being used as shelter for those who lost their homes.  We are so thankful for this.  Please continue to pray for the people who are injured and who have lost loved ones.  Pray for speedy efforts in getting safe water and food to everyone.  And help us in the long term effort that will now be required in rebuilding.

Previously:
From the Rev. Barbara Novak, Deacon, St. John's Cathedral, Diocese of Spokane:
Far East Handicrafts has been importing many handcrafted items and Buddhist and Hindu ritual items from Nepal for over 25 years. Since 1998 the Stephen R Novak Foundation has been partnering with Tula Shakya and Himalayan Lotus Crafts to sponsor the Shree Mahankal Primary School in a hill tribe village southeast of Kathmandu and outside of the Kathmandu Valley. We have also partnered with Joy Foundation Nepal to provide free eye care and cataract surgery for remote hill tribe villagers.
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Kathmandu on April 24, 2015, has devastated Nepal. I wish I was there to help. But what I can do is make a plea for monetary donations to the Stephen R Novak Foundation. 
As always, 100% of all donations will go to rescue efforts in Nepal. All donations are tax deductible because of our 501(c)3 status. 

Donations can be sent to St. John’s Cathedral and marked for the Stephen R Novak Foundation, or sent directly to me at: 1822 E 34thAve. Spokane, WA 99203.

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