Some villagers thought it was just flooding.
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They had no idea it was searing, volcanic mud.
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Mount Semeru, located on Indonesia’s island of Java, recently and catastrophically erupted,?sending hot ash into the sky and gas and lava into unprepared villages.
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Dozens of people were killed. Thousands are now homeless.
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Disasters like this are not uncommon across Indonesia’s 17,000-plus islands.?In the last 20 years, millions have been displaced by:
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- Volcanoes
- Earthquakes
- Tsunamis
- Floods
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Tragically, most of Indonesia’s 260 million people face these frequent and life-threatening tragedies without the hope of Jesus Christ.?In fact, Indonesia is the world’s largest Muslim population. Those who choose to follow Jesus often face persecution from neighbors, family, and friends.
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As the people of Indonesia grieve yet another natural disaster, may increasing numbers be introduced to the only Hope of the World—Jesus Christ.
