Ever since the earthquake happened we have wondered about the best way we could help. We were able to send a care package to our friend who pastors a church in the area devastated by the earthquake. Their church has been doing a lot of relief work and reaching out to harder hit areas in the neighborhood. One day Christy was reading through some stories of how children's lives have been affected by the earthquake. She was also thinking about how when we were going through stressful times, like moving and packing, sometimes the boys got pushed to the side. We were so thankful when people helped us by doing something special for the boys.
Christy felt that one way to minister to the parents and children up north would be to provide a special event for the children. We contacted our pastor friend in Sendai and she liked the idea and wants us to come and do a VBS program for the children at their church as well as in two other towns that they are ministering in. Our family is looking at going in the middle of August. We will probably be there for about a week. We plan to stay at their church.
Now we are looking into gathering supplies from the US and working out transportation expenses. Some of you have asked how you can help after the earthquake. If you would like to help with this opportunity, please let us know.
We also appreciate your prayers as we prepare for this chance to minister to those affected by the earthquake.
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oh that would be so a great way to help and minister. What kind of curriculum would you use/need? maybe Child Evangelism has something you can use? (cef) http://seaquest.rbpstore.org/
http://revitup.rbpstore.org/operation-translation.php
Aunt Teresa
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