Takeshi Yamazaki, evangelist for the Tokyo Church of Christ, sends Disciples Today this urgent report.
HOPEworldwide is preparing to help in any way needed.
We are grateful for all of the prayers and the messages we are receiving from around the world.
This is one of the biggest earthquakes we have had in this country. In Tokyo, shortly before 3PM this afternoon, we felt a very strong shake
that continued and it was quite scary. We are still experiencing tremors now, and the officials are telling us that this may continue for another month.
The biggest damage occurred on the coastline, mostly in the Tohoku area
which is a few hours away. As far as I know all the disciples are safe.
Since the earthquake, traffic has come to a standstill and most of the trains have shut down so we have disciples who are unable to go home tonight.
Several singles were at the church building preparing food for a big party
planned for tomorrow. Tens of people who were forced to walk home have stopped by at the church building to try to get some rest. The disciples have been serving hot drinks and giving food to people who have stopped by, and with the help of the fire department which is located next door have used the building as an evacuation location. Several people who are not able to go home tonight will spend the night at the church building.
Please continue to pray for the safety of the people of Japan as we are
still experiencing tremors and are still at a tsunami warning.
One major concern are the nuclear power plants which may be in danger of spreading radiation to the environment.
Please pray that God can use this difficult time to bring about an openness to the gospel to this nation.
Thank you for your prayers.
Love,
Takeshi Yamazaki
HOPEworldwide is preparing to help in any way needed.
We are grateful for all of the prayers and the messages we are receiving from around the world.
This is one of the biggest earthquakes we have had in this country. In Tokyo, shortly before 3PM this afternoon, we felt a very strong shake
that continued and it was quite scary. We are still experiencing tremors now, and the officials are telling us that this may continue for another month.
The biggest damage occurred on the coastline, mostly in the Tohoku area
which is a few hours away. As far as I know all the disciples are safe.
Since the earthquake, traffic has come to a standstill and most of the trains have shut down so we have disciples who are unable to go home tonight.
Several singles were at the church building preparing food for a big party
planned for tomorrow. Tens of people who were forced to walk home have stopped by at the church building to try to get some rest. The disciples have been serving hot drinks and giving food to people who have stopped by, and with the help of the fire department which is located next door have used the building as an evacuation location. Several people who are not able to go home tonight will spend the night at the church building.
Please continue to pray for the safety of the people of Japan as we are
still experiencing tremors and are still at a tsunami warning.
One major concern are the nuclear power plants which may be in danger of spreading radiation to the environment.
Please pray that God can use this difficult time to bring about an openness to the gospel to this nation.
Thank you for your prayers.
Love,
Takeshi Yamazaki
