{"id":429,"date":"2025-10-13T16:55:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T08:55:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cbsm.com.my\/?page_id=429"},"modified":"2025-10-13T16:55:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T08:55:36","slug":"diakonia-2025-1-myanmar-grace-amid-ruins","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cbsm.com.my\/index.php\/diakonia-2025-1-myanmar-grace-amid-ruins\/","title":{"rendered":"Diakonia 2025-1 Myanmar Grace Amid Ruins"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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DIAKONIA 2025 Volume 1<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Grace Amid Ruins: Myanmar\u2019s Earthquake and the Call to Christian Solidarity – A Nation Shaken<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Samuel Chandy<\/p>

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On March 28, 2025, Myanmar was struck by a catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake – the strongest in nearly a century. The quake devastated central Myanmar, particularly Mandalay and Naypyidaw, resulting in over 3,600 deaths, more than 4,500 injuries, and hundreds still missing. Over 10,000 buildings collapsed or were severely damaged, leaving millions without shelter, food, or clean water.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The disaster\u2019s impact extended beyond Myanmar\u2019s borders. In Bangkok, Thailand, a 32-story building under construction collapsed due to the quake, causing at least 22 deaths.\u00a0<\/p>

Relief Amid Conflict<\/strong><\/p>

The earthquake compounded Myanmar\u2019s ongoing humanitarian crisis, already strained by a civil war following the 2021 military coup.<\/p>

Over 3 million people were displaced even before the quake. In response to the disaster, the military junta declared a temporary ceasefire until April 22 to facilitate relief efforts. Opposition groups, including the People\u2019s Defense Force and the Three Brotherhood Alliance, also announced unilateral ceasefires. Despite these ceasefires, challenges persist. Reports indicate that the military continues to restrict aid access in opposition-held areas, and there have been allegations of attacks on relief convoys.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

\u00a0<\/strong>International Aid and Christian Response<\/strong><\/p>

The international community has mobilized to assist Myanmar. China pledged $137 million in humanitarian aid, deploying over 30 rescue teams, including medical personnel and disaster assessment experts.\u00a0 The United States committed $2 million in emergency aid, while other countries like India, Singapore, and Malaysia have sent rescue teams and supplies. As Christians, we are called to respond with compassion and solidarity. Many organizations are actively involved in relief efforts, providing essential services to affected communities. Local churches in Myanmar are also offering shelter and support to survivors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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A Call to Prayer and Action<\/strong><\/p>

In this time of immense suffering, we are reminded of our shared humanity and the Christian call to serve those in need. Let us pray for the people of Myanmar, for healing, peace, and the strength to rebuild. Let us also consider supporting reputable organizations working on the ground to provide relief and aid. May our faith inspire us to act with love and compassion, embodying the teachings of Christ in our response to this tragedy.<\/p>

Please continue to pray for Myanmar – for peace in the midst of turmoil, for comfort and provision for those impacted by the earthquake, and for strength as we bring the hope of the gospel to those in need.<\/p>

If you feel led to support this relief effort, donations can be sent to the Gospel Outreach Worldwide (GOWW) account as follows:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Account Name: Gospel Outreach Worldwide<\/strong><\/p>

Bank Name: Public Bank<\/strong><\/p>

Account Number: 3104421019<\/strong><\/p>

Reference: Myanmar Earthquake<\/strong><\/p>

Email: goww2005@gmail.com<\/strong><\/p>

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Thank you for your prayers and support.<\/p>

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DIAKONIA 2025 Volume 1 Grace Amid Ruins: Myanmar\u2019s Earthquake and the Call to Christian Solidarity – A Nation Shaken Samuel Chandy sam@elim.my On March 28, 2025, Myanmar was struck by a catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake – the strongest in nearly a century. The quake devastated central Myanmar, particularly Mandalay and Naypyidaw, resulting in over 3,600 deaths,… Continue reading Diakonia 2025-1 Myanmar Grace Amid Ruins<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"folder":[6],"class_list":["post-429","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cbsm.com.my\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/429","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cbsm.com.my\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cbsm.com.my\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cbsm.com.my\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cbsm.com.my\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=429"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/cbsm.com.my\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/429\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":436,"href":"https:\/\/cbsm.com.my\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/429\/revisions\/436"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cbsm.com.my\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=429"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"folder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cbsm.com.my\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/folder?post=429"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}