Tsunami Update
The death toll in Southern Asia has now reached over 80,000. To put that in perspective, if you’ve ever been to Safeco Field in Seattle and seen it at full capacity, double that and it would equal the number of casualties from this disaster. If you haven’t been to Safeco field, Yankee Stadium holds 57,000.
Yankee Stadium
Relief officials are still very concerned about disease, as clean water, food, and medical supplies are still needed in many places. Wide spread disease will surely raise the death toll dramatically. It’s hard to fathom, considering 80,000 are dead already.
As you keep the victims of this tragedy in your prayers, also remember our brothers and sisters in Christ. Several churches were holding services when the tsunami hit, and many were lost. If your church is able, encourage them to donate to any Christian relief organization now helping in the region. I believe World Vision is one of them, and they’ve been recommended by several reputable sources.
