->Japan Earthquake- Assessment trip planned for mid April
March 29th, 2011
From Foursquare Area Missionary, Corey*:
Corey has been in daily contact with the Japanese Foursquare national leadership. He will soon be traveling in Japan to assess our relief plans. At that time, he will meet with our missions’ personnel and also with representatives from relief agencies who have expressed a desire to partner with Foursquare in disaster relief. We desire to aid in material and economic recovery, as well as in the spiritual redevelopment of communities through a holistic proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Corey will be providing us with a list of opportunities, ranging from prayer points and giving opportunities to the implementation of short-term teams to aid in the rebuilding efforts. It is still difficult to travel throughout affected areas. Sections of highways and roads are opened to local Japanese residents but many sections are still closed to all but emergency and military vehicles. People in the most affected areas are not only faced with the loss of spouse and/or children, extended family members, and neighbors, but also the loss of their homes and livelihood. Your prayers and patience are greatly needed as we plan and prepare to fulfill our part in God’s plan for the nation of Japan.
Please continue to pray specifically for:
All of those affected by this tragedy in Japan.
Wisdom as we seek the Lord in His plan for our relief efforts to the people of this nation.
Resources and finances to aid in the rebuilding and recovery for our Foursquare churches.
Myanmar-
On Thursday March 24th , a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit the nation of Myanmar. The epicenter of the earthquake was just north of the Thai border and the city of Tachilek where a great harvest has been taking place with over 80 churches planted in the past 10 years.
Our friends and leaders in this area report:
“There is some damage in Thailand and Tachilek but the village of Tarlay (pronounced Ta-li) has severe damage with much of the town and many homes destroyed. There are two churches in the area that have been badly damaged and will need to be rebuilt. One of the pastors has some minor injuries but no reports have been received of deaths or serious injuries to church members at this time.”
Please join us in prayer for:
The people of Myanmar that have been affected by the earthquake.
Needed resources and aid to get to those who need it most at this time.
