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:
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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