CJM Website March 5, '10v6

The aftermath of the 9.0 earthquake and the resulting 10 meter
tsunami has left the eastern shoreline of Tohoku in a devastated
condition never before seen in this country.

In midst of the devastation and chaos, wonderful stories of rescue
emerge from the rubbles. Gallant efforts are being made by both
the national and international rescue teams working alongside
each other. God protect them in their often dangerous situation
they work in.

Another part of the human tragedy are those of the living.
Thousands are displaced and homeless. Temporary shelters,
schools, sport arenas, town halls and wherever floors space is
available becomes the temporary sleeping quarters for many. The
mounting uncertainties of the nuclear fallout is now compounding
the threat to human lives. In midst of these conditions, emotional
and psychological pressures are enormous. All will be in need of
healing from the physical to the inner man. God speed men and
women who are able to aid and to minister to both body and soul.
As time goes by, PTSD will become a growing menace to society.
Bringing HOPE is as crucial as bringing bread.

The initiative to promote the training of lay chaplaincy to respond
to crisis situations which CJM assisted in the initial stages is ready
to leave on the 27th of this month. Now under the sponsorship of
Forerunner Prayer Force the trainers will work in Japan in
conjunction with CRASH Japan. Your prayers and financial
support is vital to the success and touching of many lives in Japan
today. Please do your best to support this initiative. You may send
donations to:

Forerunner Prayer Force
103, 1829 - 54th St. SE.
Calgary, AB T2B 1N5

Payable to Forerunner Prayer Force and earmark it "JAPAN
RELIEF"

Other agencies that can use your support are:

Overseas Missionary Fellowship (OMF)
http://www.omf.org/omf/canada/about_omf/omf_canada_offices

Japan Mission
http://www.japanmission.org/

CRASH Japan
http://www.crashjapan.com/