Cattle, with nowhere to go, stand in water until they starve, or die of disease. John saw a family, crowded into a hut on a hummock of land, water on all sides. Also huddled in the corner of the hut were four big cobras. The family was sharing what little milk they had for the children with the snakes. Water is receding, but cholera, malaria and other related diseases are rampant.
Crops have been destroyed, so famine is a serious threat.
The prime minister of the nation received John in order to express gratitude for the effort. In addition, John spent several weeks visiting the fledgling congregations, so much in need of encouragement. He was also able to continue the training of dozens of gospel workers. The training facility, provided by donations from the WCG, has been a valuable asset. However, during this trip the center was being used as an emergency shelter, housing about 100 people.