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by | Jul 6, 2011 | Uncategorized

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From Jennifer Gracey’s recent newsletter. This is the same church and location shown in a video I posted recently.

The remains of SeaSide Bible Chapel in the earthquake disaster zone. The people in the photo are leaders from 3 different houses of prayer in the Tokyo area who are working together. This trip took place from June 12-14th. The sign in Japanese says in essence, “there will be revival in Japan and in this place.” As we were told by the pastor of this church and his wife, there were about 600 children who were saved because of the location of the church building. SeaSide Bible Chapel was in the direct path of the tsunami and the elementary school was directly behind the church building. Because the tsunami hit the church first, some of the force of the wave was diminished which meant, it didn’t reach the roof are where the children had evacuated to. If the church building had not been there, the children would have perished. One local citizens’ reported comment was that, “God sacrificed His own temple to save the children.” It is interesting indeed that the cross is the only thing standing in this area save the remains of damaged buildings and a few trees.

(Posted July  6 2011)

July Prayer Letter

by | Jun 30, 2011 | Ministry News

Dear praying friends,

March’s natural disaster has brought a lot of attention to Japan.  The current deathtoll is over 20,000 people. However, there is another statistic that many people don’t know: Over 30,000 commit suicide in Japan every year.  And now, this year’s natural disaster is just adding to the ongoing tragedy of hopelessness; there were 20% more suicides reported this May compared to the same period last year.

All of this just emphasizes the truth that Japan is a nation in desperate need of hope. If this was true before March 11, how much more obvious is it now? 

Please continue to pray for the continuing relief efforts in north-eastern Japan. Pray that God will use this disaster to draw people to Himself. Pray that the Church will be effective in reaching out to lost people with the love of Jesus. Pray for hope.

My July Prayer Needs:

While you are praying for Japan, here are some specific things you can pray about on my behalf:

– My English students.
– My Japanese studies.
– Youth ministry at Nagoya-Higashi Church on 7/9.
– Music & testimony at Nagoya-Higashi on 7/10.
– English Club event on 7/24.
– Kids’ Camp at the Toyota Church on 7/31 & 8/1.

Thank you for your continuing partnership with me in Japan!

Blessings,

Robin

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Earthquake Relief
Click here for info on how you can help: http://www.crashjapan.com

Related News Articles:
Re: Suicides
Re: Deathtoll

(posted June 30 2011)

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by | Jun 30, 2011 | Uncategorized, Videos

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I posted this on my Facebook about a month ago, but for those of you who didn’t see it there I thought I would share it here as well. This has no connection to my ministry but is a good look at north-eastern Japan 2 months after the disaster, and what God is doing there. A little long in internet-video terms, but worth taking the time to watch, for sure.

(posted June 30 2011)