Things are returning to normal life after a calamity that was different from one community to another. In most flooded places the flood water has receded, but not in our adopted community. In some places families have been able to return to their houses but not in our community. Some families still live beside the roadside as it is the only higher place as their homes are still under water. Where the church is and inside the church, the flood water is still waist deep and the smell is awful. This situation is causing respiratory illness and skin allergies in the community.

On October 28, we had another round of food relief and have increased the number of recipient families as some were not able to receive from our previous distribution. Initially we thought the 600 food packs was more than enough yet were told we needed more. Quickly the night before, we purchased additional goods and packed them. The distribution went smoother as it was done systematically. More church members helped us to distribute and everyone enjoyed it and had so much fun. An OM staff and a church member partnered to distribute the packs to avoid duplication. Church members realised that even if they themselves were flood victims, they could still be channels of blessing to the most affected. And for us, we found there are more opportunities to minister especially in the interior along the lake, especially among the children. All in all, 660 food packs were given out the neediest.