Disaster response. Are we willing to go?

When there are catastrophic events such as earthquakes, tsunami and other natural disasters, it's easy to respond with humanitarian efforts. The problem, the crisis, the challenge is easy to see and identify. 

Other types of catastrophes are much more difficult to clearly discern. And yet the human toll can be just as devastating. Economic problems, political and corporate corruption, loss of confidence in one's leadership and government. This exacts a different kind of toll on people's spirits and lives.

Brazil is facing that kind of catastrophe right now. 

It's a time when they are seeing their buying power reduced, their hopes for the future diminished. At one time, BRIC was the talk of the globe as Brazil represented much potential as an emerging world economic power.  That has all been frittered away.  

Is there an answer? Just as we attempt to bring aid and assistance to places that are facing natural disasters, are we also prepared to respond to the needs of peoples and nations when faced with circumstances such as those just described? 

Brazil needs a response. Brazilians need an answer.

What is the answer?  Who will bring the answer to them?

Consider today your place in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ in South America.  JEMS is currently inviting participation in their Brazil summer mission program.  Applications are being received until March 31.

Learn more about these opportunities:

Application information here:
http://bit.ly/apply2jems