Relief Mission-Surigao Del Sur

Massive flooding due to days of continuous rains hit various places in the Philippines at the beginning of 2011.

A State of Calamity was declared in the province of Surigao del Sur in Mindanao. The town of San Miguel was one of those that were severely affected by the said floods. Because of this, town residents were trapped in their homes without food. This situation worsened their already impoverished state.

The Administration of the Church of Christ immediately sent help to our fellow citizens in that area through the Church’s Relief Mission.

On January 12, as early as seven in the morning, the relief goods were distributed in the Barangay of Sagbayan.

At nine o’ clock, the Church of Christ members travelled three hours by pumpboat towards Upper Bagyang where the Manobo natives live. This place is one of the farthest barangays in the town of San Miguel. After the relief distribution activity in that area, the relief operations continued in Barangay Patong and in Barangay Barras. At five in the afternoon, the relief mission reached the town of San Miguel wherein a great number of victims lived. Two hours after, at seven in the evening, the mission reached Barangay Gua and at eight o’ clock, Barangay Badong.

This relief mission is intended not only for members of the Church of Christ but also for non-members. Presently, the brethren in the Church continue to prepare in helping those who are in need.

Source: Gemnet.tv