Hurricanes prompt review
of Scripture needs
HAVANA, Cuba
— The UBS Central America
Regional Service Center and the Bible Commission of the Council of Churches
of Cuba are to assess Scripture needs in Cuba following Hurricane Isidore
and Hurricane Lili.
Hurricane Isidore hit parts of Cuba on
September 19 and 20, bringing normal life to a standstill and forcing
people from their homes. The island was hit again on October 1, this
time by Hurricane Lili, which caused extensive damage, including partially
or completely destroying 8,000 houses and severing communications and
transport links.
The Rev José López, Secretary
of the Bible Commission, was able to communicate by telephone with pastors
from several churches in Nueva Gerona and Pinar del Rio cities, passing
on messages from friends and relatives and shared passages from the Bible.
Some disaster relief is starting to arrive in Cuba. Pastors feel that,
in addition, biblical material would greatly assist them in reaching out
to those affected. (WR 373/9 - 12.02/01.03) e-216
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