Earthquake Update 3/02/10

Since the earthquake, we've gotten some updates from the missionaries.  They have all updated their blogs, as well, if you'd like to see them.  The Tomlinsons' blog site is: http://tomlinsonsinchile.shutterfly.com/#  The Hinds' blog site is: http://davidandlindahinds.blogspot.com/  And the Synders' blog site is: http://www.arethesnydersthereyet.blogspot.com/  They got power back long enough to send out some prayer requests online, but their power has gone out again.  I didn't hear if they got water or not, so please keep praying that they will get water.

I asked for prayers for the Chilean missionary to the Mapuche, Luis and his family.  Luis's wife is Maria and they have three children (not two, as I stated in the previous post)--Danitza(11), Isaac(4) and Michelle(3). Nobody has heard from them yet. Please pray that they're okay!

Angel said at 2 am Monday morning (their time) that they were still experiencing pretty significant aftershocks, which are really unnerving.  Please pray that the aftershocks end and for God to protect and comfort those who have been affected by them.

Today, Anders, Trent, David and a nurse from another organization, Ruthann, went north to offer assistance and assess opportunities to help. Jess and the kids are at the Tomlinson's house. An IMB team has arrived in Argentina and are organized themselves to cross over to Chile yesterday, perhaps to meet up with the missionaries in the middle. Pray for clarity of mind, protection from fatigue, physical protection, and a peace and calmness that testify to our faith in a sovereign God and our savior Jesus Christ.

I will try to keep relaying updates here as I get them, but you can also check the "Mapuche Network" if you have Facebook.  It is a "group" on Facebook--please join it.  This group page gets updates the quickest.  Also, remember the Tomlinsons', Hinds', and Snyders' blog sites.