Cyclone Laila PLEASE HELP

I received this email today from James, before they lost power. He and my dear friend Sarah, have a ministry and run orphanage homes in India, for special needs children. I am heart sick and praying hard for all there. If you feel called to help, the post title will link you to Indian Christian Ministries, or there is Banking info toward the end of the post. This is a real and very vital ministry. Sarah and James live very frugally. Check them out and may you be called to help.

Dear Friends,

As you may know, Coastal Andhra Pradesh has been was just hit by a major cyclone today. The news reports it is the worst one since 1977 in which 10,000 people died. So far, casualty reports are just coming in.

Our Victory home for children with special needs has had their ground floor completely flooded and all the children are safe on the second floor. We have not been able to make contact with the sister, Angel home which is closer to the coast.

ICM is always quick to respond to these types of disasters and will be providing relief to many of the affected people. Every donation at this stage is vital to ensuring these people will be provided with the food, clothing and medicine that they need. Below are just a few samples of the basic costs as well as the wiring information for sending funds.

We need your help.

"A Kilogram of rice is anywhere from 30 rupees to 35 rupees depends upon the kind and availability. They come in 25 kilogram bags.

Lentel kilogram 75 rupees

Blanket. 400 rupees.

Cooking oil. 48 rupees per kilogram. (palm oil). Ground nut oil per kilogram is 68 rupees. "

45 rupees is about 1 dollar

Every dollar goes a long way. Whatever you can give at this stage is crucial.

Please wire the funds to:

Pacific Western National Bank
ABA Number 122238200

India Christian Ministries
Account Number 30204611

Dana Point Office, Branch #30
34180 Pacific Coast Highway
Dana Point, CA 92629
Tel: (949) 661 4100

Thank you so much for your heart to help during this time of need.

news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8693642.stm
beta.thehindu.com/news/national/article434030.ece?

India Christian Ministries
James Rebbavarapu
Director