2023-08-06 13:27:02
Three young missionaries died in a traffic accident at dawn last Saturday, August 5th, while traveling to the missionary training center in Porto Velho (RO). Two others suffered injuries and are hospitalized.
The news was shared by the Jocum Brasil page on social networks. According to the report, the five were traveling in a car leaving Campo Grande (MS) towards the training center in Introduction to Ethno-linguistic and Cultural Studies (IECC) in Porto Velho.
According to information from the portal Ariquemes nowthe car the missionaries were traveling in collided with a truck on the BR-364 highway, at the height of KM-512 towards Jaru, about 200 kilometers from their destination.
The driver reported that the young people’s car, a Ford Fiesta, lost control, left the track and when returning collided with the trailer. According to him, the collision occurred due to the lack of shoulder on the lane of the BR-364.
“These five young people embarked on this journey with the noble purpose of participating in missionary training, committing themselves to taking the oral translation of the Bible to peoples and cultures that still do not have access to the Word of God in their mother tongue”, describes the note. from the YWAM Brazil.
“Kerolen and Ingrid are the two survivors of this regrettable event, and are in stable health conditions. Sadly, Samuel, David and Camila did not withstand the impact of the accident, ”she adds.
The missionary organization is asking for donations to pay for medical care for the survivors and also for the transfer of the bodies of the three fatal victims: “Any form of help or solidarity will be immensely appreciated! We are not yet aware of the financial demands of this process, but we ask that, if possible, any contribution be forwarded”, says the note.
The current account is in the ownership of Jovens Com Uma Missão Jocum, and the details are Agency: 0001; Checking Account: 2330566-1; Cora Bank; Pix: 31.978.826/0001-53 (CNPJ).
“Although grief affects us, we maintain trust in the Lord and in the certainty of eternal life that Samuel, David and Camilla announced and lived. May your example continue to inspire us on the journey, ‘until everyone hears’”, concludes the use.
official note of regret
It is with deep sadness and regret that YWAM bases in Brazil join YWAM Campo Grande to report the painful loss of three young missionaries.
Early this morning of August 5th, three of the five YWAMers who were driving from Campo Grande-MS to Porto Velho-RO lost their lives in a tragic accident.
Medical care was provided in Ariquemes, about 200 kilometers before the group’s final destination.
These five young people embarked on this journey with the noble purpose of participating in missionary training, committing themselves to bringing the oral translation of the Bible to peoples and cultures that still do not have access to the Word of God in their mother tongue.
Kerolen and Ingrid are the two survivors of this regrettable event, and are in stable health conditions. Unfortunately, Samuel, David and Camila did not withstand the impact of the accident.
At this moment of immense sadness, the leadership of YWAM Porto Velho is in contact with the hospital and will take care of the transfer of the girls to Porto Velho.
Jocum Campo Grande and Jocum Brasil are committed to offering all the emotional, material and spiritual support to the bereaved families and provide everything necessary for the care of the surviving missionaries and for the procedures related to the bodies of the young people who left us.
Any form of help or solidarity will be immensely appreciated!
We are not yet aware of the financial demands of this process, but we ask that, if possible, any contribution be sent to the following current account:
Young People With A YWAM Mission.
Branch: 0001
Checking Account: 2330566-1
cora bank
Pix: 31.978.826/0001-53 (CNPJ)
In this moment of pain, we ask for prayers for the bereaved families, for the young survivors and for the bases involved.
Although mourning affects us, we maintain trust in the Lord and in the certainty of eternal life that Samuel, David and Camilla announced and lived. May his example continue to inspire us on the journey, “until all hear.”
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