The Abegg Love Letters

To those who have been called, who are loved by God the Father and kept by Jesus Christ; mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance. -Jude 1:1

As Missionaries with United World Mission, we serve in Latin America to provide support & training to missionaries on the field. We work with Latin Partner Ministries that focus on everything from theological education to medical care, from children’s homes to retirement homes. Our goal is to come along side organizations & amplify their impact for good and the Gospel.

Monday, September 15, 2008

Updates from Cuban Pastors

I received the following e-mails over the weekend and wanted to pass them on. Please keep these pastors in your prayers as they minister to those around them with a joy and dedication that comes directly from the Lord.

Brother, thank you for your prayers.

I want to tell you that although Ike was devastating in the Eastern part and Central Cuba as well as in Pinar del Rio and the Isla de Juventud, where we live there was not too much damage and we only had to go three days without electricity which is noting in comparison to other parts of the country where they will go months without light.

The Hurricane that passed over Camolote resulted in disaster there as well. The only homes that have roofs left are those made of concrete. The home of sister (xxxxx) survived but everything inside was damaged.

Love to all and may the Lord bless each of you.
Your brother; “Ernesto”

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Brother Kevin;

Thank you so much for your concern and prayers. We thank the Lord that we are fine. As I have explained to you previously I live and pastor in the city of Pinar del Rio (head municipality of the province of the same name). The two hurricanes (Gustav and Ike) passed through our city but thankfully not with the same intensity as in other regions of our province which were terribly impacted and practically devastated by their force. Right now we have many evacuated families taking refuge in the educational building of our church, the majority of whom are not Christians but neighbors that had their homes destroyed or left uninhabitable. There are various children with them and it has been a blessing to be able to serve them. Tomorrow we intend to visit the missions [church plants] and small churches within our region with the hopes of assisting them with any of their immediate needs. Truly there are many people suffering and much need.

Again, thank you for your concern for this difficult situation that our country is experiencing at this time.

In the love of Jesus Christ;
“Bernebé”