Servant Boat II Delivers Food and Supplies; Crew Lays Groundwork for Schools

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WILLS POINT, Texas, June 27, 2016 /Christian Newswire/ -- Workers supported by Gospel for Asia (GFA) are expanding their ministry to the islands in the Sea of Bengal to help more impoverished villagers with supplies carried aboard the Servant Boat II. The specially rigged vessel can carry up to 60 passengers and tons of food, blankets, mosquito netting, medical supplies and more.

Photo: Servant Boat II crew members, supported by Gospel for Asia, bring supplies to the remote islands in the Sea of Bengal.
 
Although dangers are inherent in navigating the islands' natural habitat — including encounters with poisonous snakes, crocodiles and Royal Bengal tigers — the boat's crew and workers focus on the mission at hand.
 
"Our joy in helping these precious people in the name of Jesus enables us to overcome any obstacles we may face," says K.P. Yohannan, founder and international director of GFA. "Servant Boat II has been a blessing and a tool for carrying life-changing goods, and it is the best means to reach needy families on these destitute islands with timely help."
 
In service since December 2014, Servant Boat II has visited 16 islands, where workers spend days visiting houses and people to identify their needs. The boat has been used to bring supplies such as 5,000 chickens, 1,000 blankets, 165 fishing nets and 2,000 mosquito nets to the remote islands, along with emergency relief that included 950 tarps to protect homes from water leakage due to rain.
 
Servant Boat II has also carried a team of medical doctors to the islands to organize free medical camps, which benefited 930 sick people.
 
GFA-supported workers also took the initiative recently to help children who have no access to a good school or education. With the crew's assistance, three schools were opened on the islands during the first week of June.
 
Goals this year include getting to more islands, helping widows on International Widows' Day and providing relief to at least 2,000 people.
 
About Gospel for Asia 
GOSPEL FOR ASIA has – for more than 30 years – provided humanitarian assistance and spiritual hope to millions across Asia, especially among those who have yet to hear the Good News. Last year, this included more than 75,000 sponsored children, free medical services for more than 180,000 people, 6,000 wells drilled, 11,000 water filters installed, Christmas presents for more than 400,000 needy families, and spiritual teaching available in 110 languages in 14 nations through radio ministry.
 
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