Report and request for prayer on behalf of the churches in Indonesia
Dear saints in the churches in the United States: The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us of the frailty and uncertainty of our human existence, while at the same time affording us the opportunity to enter into the practical application of the reality of the Body of Christ. As of July 10, 2021, the number of confirmed COVID-19 positive cases in Indonesia is nearly 2.5 million, with an increase of over 35,000 new cases from the previous day. Together with the rest of the nation and the region, we have been reeling from the swift turn of events over the past two months, as we have assisted hundreds of saints infected with the virus get access to limited medicines, hospital beds, and timely medical treatment. As of today, more than 850 of our saints, their family members, and gospel contacts—mostly in Jakarta—have been infected. Eight saints have passed away, while more than 150 have recovered. As we are experiencing the……