| Dear Friend,
One year ago a 9.0 earthquake shook much of Japan, triggering a tsunami that engulfed many towns and cities along its eastern shoreline. Over 15,000 lost their lives. In the weeks and months that have followed, the piles of debris and destruction are slowly being removed from sight. However, the invisible yet real pain of grief and loss will continue to weigh heavy on the thousands who lost loved ones and watched their homes and possessions washed away in an instant.
Amidst this pain, we know that God has called the Church to stand with the suffering. Many of you answered this call. With your support, World Relief was been able to partner with passionate local organizations and churches to reach the most vulnerable and adversely affected people in remote villages of Japan. On their behalf and with a humbled heart, we thank you for standing with us.
We ask for your continued prayer for the Japanese Church, which is a small percentage of the overall population. Many pastors, now more than ever, feel the great burden to reach out to their churches and neighbors to council them as they grieve. World Relief will continue to support these pastors in this important mission with grief-counseling trainings to better equip them to aid the emotional recovery of so many in their communities. We know that Christ’s peace brings complete healing and whole restoration to broken lives.
This past year, with your financial and prayerful support, you have joined the Church and touched the lives of so many in Japan. From our Japanese church partners, local pastors and congregations, thank you.
Blessings to you!
World Relief |
