The document summarizes the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Sichuan province, China in May 2008. It killed over 50,000 people and left many more buried in the rubble of collapsed buildings. The earthquake destroyed homes, schools, and infrastructure. People were left homeless and urgently needing rescue from trapped locations. The document calls for prayers for China, the rescue workers, and for the rebuilding efforts during this difficult time of disaster and loss.

1. PRAY FOR CHINA Arranged by Dr. John W. Tse, Canada Photos obtained through news medium Reuters. Special thanks for those who care and took the photos for this sharing !

3. May 12, 2008 : Beichuan, Sichuan 7.8 magnitude earthquake during day time

4. Many people died in crumbled buildings!

5. People perished without saying good-bye!

6. Relatives cry over the body of a young girl lying on a door used as a make-shift stretcher

7. Bridges were collapsed!

8. Roads were buckled!

9. Historical buildings were destroyed!

10. Foundations were collapsed!

11. It was once a home!

12. It was once a shopping place!

13. People lost all their properties and savings!

14. It was once a school full of students!

16. People are still searching for students in this collapsed school !

17. Who hears our cry for our dead teachers & students?

18. Who can take care of my family when I am gone?

19. Who can free me when I am trapped?

20. Who can comfort me when I only have this one child?

21. A 76-year-woman waits to be rescued from her apartment in a damaged building.

26. Who can help me? If you don’t care, who would?

29. Save a precious life!

31. Please pray for the rescue work!

33. Thank God a child was rescued!