Late last night saw the nation of Japan suffer the fifth largest earthquake in history. A magnitude 8.9 earthquake hit near the east coast of Honshu, and the catastrophic damage and loss of life has been staggering. The people of Japan need care and relief more than ever!
PEACE in the storm…
Saddleback Church PEACE RELIEF is a ministry of men and women who have been trained in disaster relief and chaplaincy. The PEACE RELIEF Team from our church has responded with compassion and support in the wake of hurricanes, cyclones, tsunami, firestorms, bombings, political upheaval, tribal clashes, tornados, drought, famine, and earthquakes.
Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen
Ephesinas 3:20-21 (NLT)
What can you and your small group do now?
PRAY...dedicate an intentional time for yourself, family, and/or small group. Ask God for His protection, healing, and care for the victims and their families. Ask God’s Holy Spirit to engulf them in the peace that only He can bring.
GIVE...give to the local church of Japan through Saddleback PEACE RELIEF by check (make your check out to Saddleback Church and on the memo line simply write JAPAN RELIEF) , give online here, or text SB to 20222 to give $10.
TRAIN and GO...attend a Disaster Preparedness training day that will be scheduled soon. Look for updates on saddleback.com for when and where those training days will take place. Or..begin preparng now! Click here to download the PEACE RELIEF Training booklet.
PEACE RELIEF...Click here to learn more about Saddleback PEACE RELIEF and how you can be a part of the efforts in Japan or contact japanrelief@saddleback.com.
Sharing the Good News of God’s Love with Suffering People
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