ATLANTA – The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has sent $5,000 in an initial response to the deadly cyclone in Myanmar.
Cyclone Nargis hit the country May 3, leaving thousands dead and even more homeless. A government-run radio station in Myanmar said more than 22,000 people have died and more than 41,000 are still missing, according to Associated Press reports.
One of CBF’s field personnel serving in nearby Thailand is scheduled to travel to Myanmar next week to assess the situation and meet with local Baptist partners.
Other CBF partners are also responding, including Baptist World Aid – the disaster relief arm of the Baptist World Alliance – which has contributed $50,000 to relief efforts. The Fellowship anticipates contributing further once appropriate relief channels can be determined.
"Our prayers are with the people of Myanmar in this very difficult time," said Rob Nash, CBF’s Global Missions Coordinator. "We will remain in close touch with our field personnel and partners in the area to do our very best to meet human need."
Financial contributions can be made to the Fellowship to support disaster relief efforts in Myanmar and other countries. Give online at www.thefellowship.info/give or by mail at P.O. Box 101699, Atlanta, GA 30392, with checks payable to CBF and "Cyclone Response #17023" in the memo line. One hundred percent of donations go directly to rebuilding and restoration efforts.
CBF is a fellowship of Baptist Christians and churches who share a passion for the Great Commission and a commitment to Baptist principles of faith and practice. The Fellowship’s mission is to serve Christians and churches as they discover and fulfill their God-given mission.