On Sunday 5 March 2023, Port Vila leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints visited with Latter-day Saints across the island of Efate to assess the needs of families and minister to them, following Cyclone Kevin.
Effects of Cyclone Kevin in Vanuatu March_2023
A home with no roof, due to Cyclone Kevin which ripped through Vanuatu a day after Cyclone Judy on Saturday, 4 March 2023.© 2023 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.They found people looking forward with hope because of their faith in the Saviour Jesus Christ, despite damage to their houses and gardens.
Sabbath day in Vanuatu following Cyclone Kevin.
The Tounguen family mopped the flood waters out of their home and invited their neighbours to come and join them for church in Port Vila, on Sunday, 5 March 2023.© 2023 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.Latter-day Saint families gathered with neighbouring families in their homes for their sabbath day church services.
All missionaries in Vanuatu have been contacted and are safe.
Power has been restored in some areas of Port Vila.
Church buildings have minor damages.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is working with government and other organisations to assess needs so humanitarian support can be provided in the weeks ahead.
During Cyclone Judy, families sheltered in a local church meetinghouse and have since returned to their homes, anxious to begin the rebuild.