Hi there Emma,
Hope its ok were going to use some of the photos from your web site on Sunday. There will be a special collection for the next two Sundays that will go to the main disaster fund. Some of the Sri Lanka guys are getting together crates that are being shipped out free of charge by a Sri Lanka firm. Were going to be asking for dried food and medical aid, which will be shipped to one of their family members who is a doctor. If you hear of a similar scheme for where you are please let us know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the people youre ministering to. Much love from all at St Bs.
David Vincent
Emma, Thanks for all the updates and news you have sent. We've been following the unfolding events as reported by you and in the news. I passed on the last e-mail to Henry Kendal and I think St. Bs are going to do something on Sunday, but we are all praying for you and others affected. May you have great strength and endurance as you enter this new year. We've been praying about the infection rate and I hope that things have stablised for those who were affected. Reading your mails it reminded me of Elijha with the jar of oil and flour - may you find that the little you have does not run out as you give it to those you're helping, both emotionally and practically. Grace to you and lots of love, David.
Mazda
Hi guys, Just checked your website today as I found your address. Had a funny feeling you were in Thailand. SO relieved to hear you are both OK and managing to help as well. We are praying hard and really hope that all goes well. My sister, Liz is in Sri Lanka. They are Ok but many are not.
Stay well and may God give you strength and wisdom to know what to do next.
MUCH love
Mary, Eric, Nancy and Alex
xxxx
Laurie, Juliet Emmanuelle & Samson
Hi Claire. A Very Happy New Year to you both and lets pray that it is just that after the horrors of the last few days. We send you loads of love and prayers and trust that God will sustain you both emotionally and physically over the coming days and weeks. You are such an amazing woman of God and your belief in the power of prayer is awesome - You are most definitely in Phuket for a purpose and we know you will follow that through for Him. A friend and I are planning a fundraiser for 3 weeks time and would love to doante directly to the church if you feel that is best - let us know if poss at some point. Big big hugs...so pleased you have each other there as a big hug is often what you need to keep you going! Loads of love L, J E & S XXX
Stu Caz Barnaby
You are so much in our thoughts and prayers and we are keeping up to date on news with Scotts and Lamberts
Keep safe you are doing a heroic work, your our very own ACC's mother Teresa , we love you xxxxx
Marzenna
Dear Claire and Emma, You can never know what each year brings, and you are far away from all of us right now, facing unimaginable horrors with such amazing courage. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. I am praying for Our Lord to Bless you both mightily throughout 2005.
May His angels surround you, in front, behind, to the right, to the left, above and below to keep you safe.
May He give you the desires of your hearts in 2005. Love, M, J, J, R & A x x x x x
Caroline Gerrie
Hello Claire,
I wanted to say a happy new year to you but somehow that seems so trite in the circumstances that you are facing as I write this to you!!
You are so much in my thoughts and prayers infact you are constantly on my mind. Whilst you are physically serving the people in all they need I want you to be aware that there are many of us praying for you and Emma. Our pray for you is that whilst you sleep god will refresh and cleanse you both, the emotional weights you carry because of what you see and hear- God will take off your shoulders and through your serving hands, at this time ,many seeds will be planted deep into the lives of those you come into contact with.
This Sunday we are meeting before church (10 o,clock) to pray for you and the situation.There is such an outpouring of concern and financial help happening here in the U.K. The media is reporting it as unpresidented. Take care my precious friend with love Carolinexx
Chris Evans
It was great to hear so quickly from Dale on Boxing day that you were o.k. before the enormity of what has happened wasn't realised then. You mention you don't know what to do when you finish the sterling work you are currently doing, I'm sure all of us here think you deserve to take it easy and should take some time to recover, relaxing and enjoying yourselves.
Paul Burton
Good to see Claire and Emma on page 3 in their bikinis..
Mum & Dad
Hello girls, fame at last as the Littlehampton Gazette has done a fab job of reporting what you are doing, and that you are safe.[see all the other messages!]
We are so proud of you , keep well yourselves and take care of each other. We love you so much and we will keep you in our prayers at all times.God bless you both and may He continue to keep you safe and well. Lots of love Mum & Dad.xxxx
Andy, Pippa, Reuben, Holly & Toby
Hi Claire and Emma, Just to let you know we've been thinking about you so much over the last few days. The TV news seems to just get worse and worse. Stay safe and stay strong. We've been to Littlehampton today to catch up with friends and family and drop off a few pressies. Hopefully we will be happily moved back down very soon. Looking forward to seeing you then. Take care and lots of love, the Harsants xx
Sarah A
Words can't express how thankful we are to God for keeping you both safe. We are thinking about you constantly and praying that God will give you the strength to get through every minute of every day. I can't imagine what you are seeing and dealing with. Look after yourselves too girls. We love you massively. XXX (big kiss from Emily who is looking forward to meeting you...)