October 14, 2009 – Wednesday 9:25pm (Eastern Time) – Titusville, FL – Report submitted by Joe Hurston (Air Mobile Joe)

Folks, it is difficult for us to stay here in Titusville when we see such destruction occurring world-wide. Between Indonesia that suffered a “fracturing” earthquake (death toll in the thousands) and the Philippines suffering more torrential rain following the heaviest downpour in 46 years, our hearts are breaking and the death toll is steadily rising. Help is slow arriving due to landslides, destroyed roads and the absolute vastness of the destruction. Disease is rising. People will drink water from somewhere, often from contaminated sources as demonstrated from this little boy cooling off in Indonesia. 

We are thankful that Air Mobile has been able to send 1 Voyager to the Philippines and 2 Voyagers to Indonesia, but this is truly a microscopic drop in a huge bucket. We want to do so much more. One Voyager can provide CLEAN – PURE drinking water for approximately 400 people per day. Friday night we had fund raiser at our facility here in Titusville, FL and managed to raise several hundred dollars, not even enough for the shipment of a single Voyager. I do not fault the attendees in any way. In our area (Space Coast of Florida), thousands are looking at layoffs as Kennedy Space Center discontinues the Space Shuttle program. Many are anxious about the future. The offering last night is greatly appreciated and seeds were sacrificially sown to relieve the suffering in the Philippines and Indonesia (almost unimaginable for us here in America). 

Both the Philippines and Indonesia are suffering from massive land/mud slides. In one area of northern Philippines, 30 out of 46 towns are completely under water. Victims are on rooftops text messaging pleas to be rescued. It does not surprise me that the American media is not covering these cataclysmic events. Instead, they focus on the “American Idol” or some such foolishness. Folks, our world is shaking as I have never seen before. For nearly 40 years, I have been doing relief and rescue work. These last 2 weeks have been unbelievable in scope and destruction. Again, major disasters have occurred or are occurring in the Samoas, the Philippines, Indonesia and India. 

Speaking of India, this past week hundreds have perished and MILLIONS displaced in Southern India due to flooding. The area had been dominated by a deadly draught and now, the rains are falling and hundreds are dying due to massive flooding. The draught had caused a significant decrease in rice production, thus exacerbating the overall suffering of the region. I know that the news I have shared is depressing and one may feel overwhelmed and have a sense of helplessness. Well, do not allow despair to overcome you. Often, I am challenged by our Lord “to do what I can do”. Often, that involves leading a small team directly into the disaster areas with some water purifiers. You see, no matter what the disaster, the victims ALWAYS need clean water. We do everything in the sweet Name of Jesus. Thus, we are able, to not only tell people about the love of God, but demonstrate the love of God by sharing a cup of water in His name. Now, that is cool. Would you help us to go farther and help more? We need your support, both prayer and financial. Look, here is my cell phone. If you feel like you would want to help, call us. The number is: 321-544-7757 (Country Code – 01)or e-mail us at: airmobilejoe@gmail.com. God Bless and THANK YOU for reading our report.

Joe and Cindy Hurston Air Mobile Ministries

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