Texas Visits Iwate

July 20, 2012

The June typhoon was not all that headlined for us here in Sendai.  We were pleased to host a great group of Texans from the BGCT.  Twelve individuals from all over Texas came to help the people of Japan.  One of the areas we visited was Tono in Iwate Prefecture.  The BGCT has been in contact with the Japan Baptist Convention since the March 11th earthquake. The BGCT has supported the JBC with their disaster relief work in multiple ways.

One of the needs of the temporary housing units is a place to meet.  Although displaced, the housing units have become vital communities and having a place to meet in large area’s is crucial. We pray that the friendship between the convention and the warm heart people of Otsushi Town will continue.

The Texas team handed out hand crafted bags of gifts donated by the generous churches of Texas.  Iwate is not one of our usual areas of ministry due to its three hour drive.  But, we are in close contact with the church leaders in the area who are working with the temporary housing units.  They were so blessed by the Texas team.  It can be very lonely at times to be away from other churches.  We are glad the Texas team members met the Christian leaders in that area.

The team also got a chance to see one of the schools destroyed by the tsunami.  Yet to be demolished, the baseball diamond behind the school is still used today.

Thank you Texas for loving on the people of Iwate and we would ask that you remember to pray for the ministry of the church leaders as they minister to the people there.

Praying together in front of the destroyed school.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In front of the temporary housing where we delivered gifts from Texas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Categories: Aid for Japan.

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Update

June 20, 2012

This is a quick update to let you all know that the team from Texas has arrived here safely.  After such a LONG trip, they got here around 2 AM this morning!  We know they were tired but they were up early and ready to start a new day!

It has been fun getting to know them and serving with them!  We hosted a Texas themed party for the children this afternoon and so many kids and their moms came!

We have a lot more to share, but will end this post with one photo so that we can get ready for our trip to Iwate.  We are leaving early in the morning to visit the disaster areas in the north.  Please pray for our safe trip and fellowship with those in the temporary housings.  Thank you for your prayers!  We will post more when we come back!

Categories: Hope for Japan News, Prayer Needs.

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