It was a joint effort—all of us working together in amazing unity.  We were all getting very tired, but it didn’t matter to anyone.  Everyone was working with SUCH amazing love and care, thinking about all those precious people who are now in such desperate need after the huge earthquake and tsunami, and nuclear radiation dangers.  We felt so thankful that we could finally put our deep sorrow into action!!

 So MANY people helped, I couldn’t possibly get a picture of everyone!  People bringing supplies, others organizing them and boxing them up, assembly lines carrying boxes upon boxes up and down stairs, others out shopping for more items, office work, labeling–all with soooo much love and pleasure. 

We are now all praying earnestly for our team of 5 who are taking the supplies to the disaster area–Tim, Yasu, Kazu, Justin, Makoto–about 25-30 miles (or so) to the nuclear power plants where few people are able to get in.  Yes, all the necessary precautions are being taken.  But most of all, we are believing God for HIS protection for them, and  we appreciate your prayers too!

Many people could not evacuate that area, especially the elderly, the sick, and many others.  They need help urgently.  Miraculously we got permission from authorities to enter that area!  Pray they can get enough gasoline. 

 Sooo many volunteers wanted to go on this trip, but we plan to take many more trips–it’s only about 5 hours’ drive from here–what a mission field, right in “our back yard.”  Many, many boxes are left over for the next trips, and people are still generously donating from all around the neighborhood!!  

We could feel the presence of God so strong in the worship and intercession, as we prayed for the people who have lost family, friends, houses, everthing.

Many people are very brokenhearted because of friends and relatives in the disaster area.  Our pastors who are going are not only taking supplies, but also eager to listen to, encourage, and pray with the many severely traumatized people.  Tonight during prayer time, one young man believed in Jesus, and became a member of God’s family.  This is our prayer for many, many Japanese. 

Thank YOU so much for praying with us!  Jesus came to heal the broken-hearted–Now is the time for Japan!!

May God save MANY Japanese, we pray, in the Name of Jesus!