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Believers in India Respond to Nepal Earthquake Victims - C C - May 10, 2015
http://christiannewswire.com/news/1499976030.html
EXCERPT: Members from many GFA-supported churches in India are responding unconditionally to the disastrous April 25 earthquake in Nepal with widespread prayer, fasting, generous giving, clothing and food drives, as well as sending relief teams to help restore their neighboring country. They are taking their own initiative to help bring relief there, knowing first-hand what it's like to go through significant natural disasters in their own country. Their actions demonstrate the strength of the Christian church in South Asia. "Many who have personally experienced the devastation of powerful earthquakes and storms are now responding to help others," said Dr. K.P. Yohannan, founder and international director of GFA. "The local church, led by and composed of nationals in South Asia, is rising to the occasion by helping to meet the needs of earthquake victims."....