PRAYERS IN SOLIDARITY FOR TUVALU

Dear all:

Bula vinaka and warm greetings from the PCC Secretariat. I am writing to you on behalf of the Ekalesia Kelisiano Tuvalu through his General Secretary Rev. Tafue Lusama's appeal to each and every one to stand with them and the people of Tuvalu in prayer and solidarity facing a very critical situation as stated below. We are all aware of the vulnerability of some of our low-line islands such as, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Marshall, just to name some, facing the challenges of Climate Change. And as members of one body, we acknowledge the struggles and the sufferings of our brothers and sisters in Tuvalu and their struggle is our struggle, their suffering, our suffering as the Apostle Paul said in 1 Corinthians 12:26 "If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it."

Therefore I am humbly asking you to remember our brothers and sisters of Tuvalu in our prayers to accompany them in their journey and challenges. A famous person once said: “Individually we are one drop but together we are an ocean." So, let us together lift our voices and our hands up in praising God and asking him for his mercy and love for our brothers and sisters in Tuvalu and for our Pacific region who is living through a tough times. But, as the Apostle Paul himself went through such a tough times in his life, yet and still he has the courage to advice other fellow Christians to rejoice in the Lord always; I will say it again, rejoice (Philippians 4:4).

May the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard the hearts and the minds of the people of Tuvalu as ours likewise. 

Sincerely yours,

Rev. Francois

Ecumenical Animator for 

Good Governance and Leadership

And Climate Change.

Acting General Secretary 

Dear friends, brothers, and sisters:

On Wednesday afternoon the 28th of this month, the Tuvalu government declared Tuvalu to be in a state of emergency due to water shortage as a result of the long drought that has hit us hard for the past four to five months.

Most severe are the southern islands of Nukulaelae which is experiencing a difficult time with water shortage and local food as well. The coconut tree tops has started falling off, breadfruit trees are dead, banana plantations are dried up, and ever the traditional pulaka pits are rotten all because of the drought. Here on the capital Funafuti, the government has sealed all the water catchments on the island and whatever little water that is left is rationed to all people at a ratio of about 20 liters per household.

I on behalf of EKT would like to appeal to you for your prayers as we face this critical challenge due to CC. EKT is trying to do what it can to assist the people most affected, and we need you to stand with us in our efforts.

Thank you,

Rev. Tafue Molu Lusama
General Secretary
P.O. Box 02
Vaiaku, Funafuti
Tuvalu