672 Emergency In times of emergency, aids should be given in cash and kind, as promptly as possible, without waiting to be asked for. The needs are basically common in emer- gencies: water, food, shelter, security, etc. Atthe same time, it will be more effective if the victims could prioritize their needs. Aids are given out freely in emergency cases. Reports on the use of the aids are not demanded from the beneficiaries. Ac- countability is required more on the parts of the service providers. Relief and Rehabilitation The stage of emergency is imme- diately followed by those of relief and re- habilitation. The ability to identify and prioritize the needs increases the effective- ness of the aid. The level of requirement to apply the rule “ask and you shall re- ceive” becomes higher. Aids are given out freely but accountability is expected from the beneficiaries. Activity and financial reports are required from both the benefi- ciaries and the service providers. Development Development is a long-term activ- ity that is well planned, efficiently imple- mented, and most importantly sustainable. Ithas the highest level of requirement for the application of the “ask and you shall receive” rule, Aid is free, but urilike in emergency cases, roles are attached to be Played by the beneficiaries and service providers. An example can be given from the bishop’s experience as mentioned above. The villagers should really feel the need to have pipe water system in the first place. They should be clear why they need it, how they will benefit from it, what im- Gamngai 21st Century Thanksgiving Magazine pact it will have to the lives of the villag- rs, ete. Because they want it so much, they should be willing and ready to contribute whatever resources they have. Then they should ask for the resources that are be- ‘yond their scope and capacity. In that way, they will appreciate the aid received (the water pipes), have the spirit of ownership, and protect them from destruction. We all understand that God would not give us what we want but what we need. The same rule applies also in seek- ing assistance from somebody or organi- zations. We must be able to recognize the difference between our need and our want. ‘We must identify our need and present it comprehensively to our potential benefac- tors. We must give a complete explana- tion’of our present situation in order that they understand the need, show them a realistic planning activity and time scale to respond to the needs, describe the kind and amount of assistance needed, and as- sure them how the activities will be sus- tainable after the termination of assistance. In brief, we must be capable of asking to receive what we need. We are living in an era in which we will be given only if we ask — and ask wisely. Things will no more be brought to us automatically like the missionaries did in the past. To be able to ask wisely, we have to spend a good amount of effors, skill, and time in gathering good and suf ficient reasons. Only then, our requests will be responded positively. “Everyone who asks will receive” (Matt. 7:8), [4 Hang Khan Paw (Khanno) pen Mand University, Geology Department ah 1973 k ‘Demonstrator tawh nasep kipan a, 1994 ks