Mosul December 2016: Food, Fuel, and Love

December 30, 2016

Mosul, Northern Iraq

“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.”

Ephesians 3:20-21 KJV

Dear all,

Thanks for the support and prayers as the mission continues in Mosul. As the Iraqi army resupplies and regroups for the next assault to push to the Tigris River our team has continued the food distribution and medical support for the soldiers and civilians. Thanks to the support of some wonderful friends, we have begun to distribute kerosene to the civilians whose area has been liberated.

During these winter months fuel for cooking and heating is so needed for the thousands of families staying in the war-torn city. The situation has continued to be desperate for the people of Mosul who choose to stay. Bullets and mortars continue to land in their neighborhoods, and the people are scrambling to pull together food, milk, diapers, blankets, and heaters. We have been working to meet these needs. Thank you for all the supporters and partners that have taken great risk to help us help these people.

Despite this one lady came to tell us that “ISIS is better than you, they gave us more food.” One Iraqi helping us replied ISIS is one kilometer to the west. You are free to join them. And she said “no they will kill me”. This is an exception but a good example of the harsh and twisted world the people in Mosul have been living in. God has great mercy for these people and we pray that the Truth will set them free.

To date we have been able to give month long rations to 1,200 families, Hygiene supplies and milk for babies for another 300 families, and fuel for an additional 300 families. In the coming days there will be thousands more as the Iraqi army starts the offensive this week. We thank God for the openness of the people and the ability to share good news with them as well as provide bibles and picture books to families that desire them.

Prayer would be appreciated in the best way to move forward as we move into the city and meet new displaced peoples.

Distribution of Kerosene to heat homes and cook meals.

First, the kerosene is transported and offloaded at the neighborhood of Shayma. Then the family lists are collected and the families form a line with their jerry cans. — First, the kerosene is transported and offloaded at the neighborhood of Shayma.
Then the family lists are collected and the families form a line with their jerry cans.

“Thank God for you” The children yelled.

75 kilograms of food for each 300 families makes for 22250 kilograms of that must be moved transitioned 4 times. From the warehouse to a 16 wheel truck, then to three military logistics trucks. — 75 kilograms of food for each of the 300 families makes for 22250 kilograms that must be moved and transitioned four times. From the warehouses to a 16-wheel truck, then to three military logistics trucks.

Then the food moves on to 4 Mosul civilian trucks and finally to the distribution house in Shayma neighborhood.

There the food is sorted into family packs for distribution.

Then the families come with their family list and sign for the food they receive.

Iraqi army and team giving out clothes and picture books for the children.

Warmth and love. “Good Life comes from God”.

Treating Iraqi army soldier who was hit by a grenade dropped by an ISIS drone.

Iraqi army taking care of a little boy who was hit with shrapnel.

God bless you,

Dave D, Dave E Family, and FBR