Rebuilding

 

“Black Saturday”, 7th February, 2009


All was quiet as we drove through Marysville at 4.45 p.m. and proceeded, with our six remaining staff at El Kanah, to enjoy dinner together after a busy but enjoyable 12 days with Mission Aviation Fellowship. At 6.40 p.m., we went to our car, hearing the roar of the fire, knew that everyone had to leave immediately for Alexandra.  We praise God and are very thankful to Him that we were all kept safe.  Our grateful thanks also go to Judy and Doug for taking the eight of us into their home and looking after us so well, until we were able to leave the following evening for Melbourne. 


Our Present Status


We, together with the El Kanah team, plan to be back on the El Kanah site, operating an office and finishing the carpentry work on our miracle house (see our Blog ) before the end of March. In the meantime the office is in Melbourne and we can be contacted on:  veralorraine@yahoo.com.au,  tel: 9432 7070,  0414 564 309  or  0414 864 329.  El Kanah’s postal address:   c/o 10 Aminya Crescent, Yallambie, 3085.


Our Thanks


The Committee of Management and the staff have been absolutely amazed at all the telephone calls, emails and help they have been offered and already received, and send our heartfelt thanks to each person involved. Many of our staff lost everything and yet the love they have received through the encouragement and assistance given has made such a great difference to them and to us.  If anyone would like to offer any assistance in the future, please email Vera Gill on veralorraine@yahoo.com.au.


Our Needs


El Kanah was insured but of course there will be many expenses along the way that will need to be funded elsewhere, such as tools and equipment for the grounds which are urgently required to start the clearing process after the main rubble has been professionally removed.


Donations:


If you would like to contribute to the ministry and rebuilding of El Kanah, there are two avenues through Maroondah  Credit,  Lilydale:  El  Kanah  Marysville Gift  Fund Trust   account  803 012 4130 40 (A0029588N)  and  non  tax deductible account:  BSB 803 012  ACC. NO. 1000 39 089 (ABN 6526 8033 842).


Any donations would be gratefully received and very much appreciated.    



We are excited about the future.  El Kanah is “God’s possession” and it is very much in His hands.  Hallelujah!  Please pray that His will, leading and guidance will be executed every step of the way. 


We would value your continued prayers so much.


May God’s blessing be with you.


Sincerely,


Vera and Peter Gill

Directors

On behalf of the Committee of Management

El Kanah Marysville