Who Is Doing Christian Missionary Work in Nepal?

One of the ways GFA World’s national missionaries serve the people in Nepal is by meeting physical needs, especially after natural disasters. For example, on April 25, 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit central Nepal, and just two weeks later, a 7.3 magnitude aftershock hit, making it the nation’s most deadly disaster ever.[3] There were several more aftershocks in the following months. With hundreds of churches already established in Nepal, GFA World was uniquely positioned to provide immediate aid in areas others couldn’t reach. This disaster relief came in many forms, including the distribution of food, like rice, lentils, oil, tea and salt, as well as practical supplies, blankets and temporary shelters. In addition, GFA World’s Sisters of the Cross spent time showing love to traumatized children by playing games with them, telling stories and handing out candy and noodles.^[4]

Another example of GFA World’s compassionate care in Nepal in the wake of the earthquake is helping rebuild houses. Pastor Deepit heard about two families who had lost their homes and were struggling to find other sources of shelter. He organized an effort to build two sturdy, temporary shelters for the families. A team, made up of twenty-one Bible college students and ten believers from Pastor Deepit’s church, worked tirelessly to construct two shelters, which would house the families until they could find or build more permanent houses.^[5]