Field Update - May 2021
May 2021
As summer rapidly approaches, those of us in the United States are starting to see some signs of healing from the pandemic. Businesses are reopening, travel is picking up, churches are open, and optimism for continued recovery abound.
The situation in the regions we serve in India and Nepal is very different. In the last week, India is averaging nearly 400,000 confirmed COVID cases per day. Nepal has surpassed its 2020 daily case count highs as this crisis hits both countries harder than ever before.
People are on strict lockdown. Food, water and other basic needs are proving more difficult to find. Hospital beds, oxygen and other necessary treatments that were already in short supply amid these poverty-stricken countries are now nearly impossible to find. The images of countless funeral pyres burning on the news breaks our hearts.
As those we love so deeply in India and Nepal face such a dark hour, Quenched is in a unique situation to help. We have several dozen wells that were nearing completion before the lockdowns started. We will be dedicating those wells and starting many more as soon as we are able. Last year during the lockdowns, we helped thousands of people who were literally starving by providing basic necessities like food and self-care supplies. As the situation develops, we are likely going to have the opportunity to meet needs and help the poorest of the poor once again.
As you are wondering what you can do, we have two suggestions. First let's all join together in prayer. Pray for the people of India and Nepal, that those infected by the virus are healed. Pray for the medical providers, that they may have the supplies and resources needed to treat those that are sick. Pray for the safety of our pastor partners and other believers as they try to help those around them and share the gospel. Finally, let’s pray that God would reveal Himself to the people of India and Nepal, that many will be saved through this situation.
Secondly, would you please consider donating to the mission? With so many countless needs in Nepal and India, a one-time gift or joining our monthly giving program will go a long way. Every gift counts and will allow our pastor partners to be on the front lines helping those impacted by this situation. Also, 100% of your gift goes directly to the field because of generous donors who cover all of our operating expenses.
Thank you for your prayers and support!
God Bless,
Matt MacLean
“So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” Galatians 6:10