Like most of you, I have been watching the devastation that continues in Japan. The tremendous fear that the people are living with each day, wondering if another tsunami is coming because of all the aftershocks; wondering if the nuclear reactor is going to blow; wondering if loved ones are still alive; wondering what to do next...
So I am wondering what can I do? (and what can the Church do?) Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), a worldwide ministry of Anabaptist churches, shares God's love and compassion for all in the name of Christ by responding to basic human needs and working for peace and justice. MCC is closely monitoring the situation in Japan.
Although MCC does not have staff or programs in Japan, they are accepting donations to help victims of the disaster. Contributions will be forwarded to trusted MCC partners involved in relief, reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in Japan.
I would like to give us an opportunity this coming Sunday (March 20th), to receive a special love offering for the people of Japan. Checks can be made out to "Bellwood Mennonite Church" and will be forwarded to MCC.
In Japan, police officials are now estimating the death toll will exceed 10,000 people. Please keep the people of Japan in your prayers.
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