Earthquake

As you may know, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit java on Saturday morning. Many of us were awakened to the tremor here in Salatiga. I (Mona) slept through it. We had only minor damage in Salatiga; our neighbor's septic tank was broken.

Jogja got the brunt of the damage. Although I haven't seen for myself, the reports that we are hearing are that the Sultan's Palace and everthing south to the beach are completely destroyed. This would include the hotel we were planning to stay in next weekend.

Our friends went to one of the villages that was hit yesterday. This particular village lost only two people. Many of the homes were destroyed, but did not fall. Now, because they are unsafe to live in, they must be torn down. This will be a long process of rebuilding. (Most of the homes here are made with concrete.)

Most of our Sunday meeting was spent praying and discussing what our role as a fellowship should be. It is evident that once the news crews and emergency responders leave, there will be many needs that we as a body are equipped to fill. Please pray for God's leading in this area. Pray also that He will move in this time and this place.