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Many of us are wondering how we can best respond to the devastating news of the earthquakes and tsunami that have especially devastated the Senkai and Miyagi areas to the North of Tokyo. As the computer and television screens pour out images, we can pour out our hearts to the Creator of the Universe to take care of the great nation of Japan. We can also pray and donate resources. We are coordinating a fund raising effort for CRASH, so if you can donate money or help in any other way, please contact us!
Our goal is to raise $100,000 in 24 hours. We can do this, but we need your help. Please let others know by forwarding this message to your friends. Our organization, CRASH, is a reliable, highly-qualified organization with a command center in Tokyo.
CRASH Japan is a non-profit organization, established for just a time as this–to help victims of disasters. We have experienced people who know Japanese culture and language and who are on the ground, assessing the situation and taking action now to help victims. Please consider how YOU might be able to help right now by giving a donation that will help kick-start our Tokyo-based disaster relief initiative.
CRASH Japan is strongly endorsed by JEMA (Japan Evangelical Missionary Association) and comes highly recommended by Dale Little, JEMA President. http://crashjapan.com/ 24 HOUR FUNDING GOAL: $100,000 (send a donation using one of the following options):
Send check to:
Horizon Central
1001 E. Palmer St.Indianapolis,
IN 46203 USA
(Put “CRASH” in the comment line of the check.)
Japan Earthquake Prayer List
- At 2:46 PM local time, March 11, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Japan off the eastern coast of Miyagi, prefecture. This was the largest recorded earthquake ever recorded in Japan, and the fifth largest recorded in the world. Even after 24 hours, heavy aftershocks are still being felt throughout northeastern Japan, with no way of knowing how long these aftershocks will continue. Some experts have said that there could be aftershocks as strong as magnitude 8 for six months or more. Please pray that the earthquakes will cease quickly, and not incur anymore heavy damage.
- The devastation from the initial earthquake was compounded by fierce tsunamis that hammered the east coast, and, even after 24 hours, the eastern coast of Japan is still under a tsunami warning. Sendai City was the hardest hit, both by the temblor and the tsunami. Some towns were entirely obliterated by the tsunamis. Please pray that these tsunamis will cease, again, without further destruction.
- Casualty reports are still coming in. As of Saturday afternoon local time, the death toll had exceeded 1,000, with over 600 still missing. Pray for those who are trapped and injured, as well as those who are missing friends and family.
- In Fukushima Prefecture, two nuclear power plants are under a state of emergency. The reactors are overheating at the number 1 plant, and at the number 2 plant, the reactor pressure has been rising. At the Fukushima number 1 plant, there was an explosion Saturday afternoon, 4 PM local time, injuring four workers, and leading to hospitalization with radiation poisoning. The evacuation around the Fukushima power plant 1 has been expanded to 20 kilometers. Radiation levels at the plant have been measured at 1,051 microsievert. One hour of exposure to that much radiation is the same amount that the average human receives in a year. Please pray that scientists will be able to cool the reactor effectively before the situation becomes more dangerous.
- Pray also for the weather. With radiation being diffused into the air, wind or rain could carry it into densely populated areas of Tokyo and expose people. Pray that any wind will carry radiation out to sea rather than into populated areas. What’s more, bitterly cold night-time temperatures could prove life-threatening for those who are trapped.
- Millions of homes in northeastern Japan are without power, and over a million homes in Ibaraki prefecture are without fresh water supplies. Pray for the power plants and water facilities to be brought back online quickly, and pray for those who do not have these essential supplies.
- Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in the coastal areas and the area around the Fukushima nuclear power plants. Please pray for safety, health, and provisions for all who are homeless and staying in public shelters.
- Relief workers are working around the clock to rescue survivors, but things are grim for coastal cities due to the continual bombardment of tsunamis. Pray that God would grant safety and stamina to the relief workers as they experience fatigue and great hazard.
- Pray for the Christians of Japan, that we would be able to fully mobilize relief efforts and provide for people’s needs, both physical and spiritual.
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