8 December 2014

Dear Brother and Sister Van Tassell ,

  

I am happy to report that Typhoon Ruby turned west before she impacted our area directly and basically has moved out of the Philippines.  We did not get nearly as much rain or wind as we thought we would get.  All of our missionaries are safe and healthy.  We had prepared for something much worse and were blessed with a mild storm.

 There was some very minor water in some of the apartments in a few areas of our mission.  When leasing the apartments, we carefully selected those in safe locations,  and none of our apartments experienced any major flooding.  None of our Missionaries lost cell phone coverage, water or electrical service due to the storm. In summary, we have witnessed a miracle in the fact that the forecast of Typhoon Hagupit were winds and rain of a much heavier and severe degree. Many prayers and fasting of many faithful members and Missionaries have brought the storms fury to a minimum as our Missionaries are all safe and accounted for and are back to work building the kingdom of God in the Cavite area of the Philippines. Your sons and daughters are wonderful faithful dedicated Missionaries, whom the Lord has placed a watchful caring eye upon as this typhoon passed us by. Thank you for preparing your missionary to serve the Lord here in the best Mission in the world. Merry Christmas, Sincerely,

Douglas C. Tye

Mission President

Philippines Cavite Mission