Yesterday two Latter-day Saint missionaries based on the
Vanuatu island of Santo took a commercial boat to the island of Ambae where
there are six missionaries. As communication channels have been down, no
contact has yet been made with these missionaries. We expect to hear a report
later today or early tomorrow. The Santo missionaries are carrying emergency
supplies to assist those suffering from the effects of cyclone Pam.
Another two missionaries from Port Vila are flying to Tanna
on a small plane today which has been chartered by the LDS Church. They are
taking aid to the people in need there and they will also transport
missionaries back to Port Vila.
My daughter is one of the missionaries in Vila. I am so thankful that all have been accounted for. She has served the majority of her mission on Santo and considers many of the people"family" there. Continued prayers and hopefully we can keep the word spreading of the need there.
ReplyDeleteMy son is serving on Gaua. Is there any word on how the island fared? I was very relieved to hear they were safe and accounted for, but I'm still anxious to hear from him!
ReplyDeleteAre the 6 missionaries on Ambae the only ones not accounted for yet? We continue to pray constantly.
ReplyDeleteYes, we are just waiting to hear word back on the 6 missionaries in Ambae. The cyclone did not hit this location as hard as others, so we are confident all are fine. We just don't have any method to communicate with them. They should be back in Port Vila soon. We will post an update after we have heard from President Brewer.
ReplyDeleteMy son is on Ambae. Why would they take the missionaries to Port Vila? We are very anxious to hear how he is but I know he will not want to leave the people there.
ReplyDeleteWe heard later today that the missionaries on Ambae are not going to Port Vila. Just the ones on Tanna went to Port Vila. All the missionaries on Ambae are doing great!
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