We left the blistering heat in Thailand to find the local conditions very cold and has created a major hardship on many evacuees in the shelters. Just a couple of nights ago on our walk home, it began snowing! Supposedly it is even colder up north!
Next week we will leave for Sendai, which is one of the areas devastated by the tsunami. The goal is to connect with the local churches and work through them to meet the area needs. Lori will work at assessing the local buildings. Many of the churches have been destroyed or greatly damaged, so she will also look for solutions to repair the damaged buildings that will serve as forward operating bases. There is talk of possible building programs facilitated by CRASH for reconstruction efforts in the future. While in Sendai, Anders will be working at setting up operations at the first new base of operation.
CRASH stands for Christian Relief Assistance Support and Hope in answer to the crises. They have previously responded to eight disasters in other countries, and have figured out an excellent model for reaching the unreached. See the CRASH website for more information for continual updates: http://www.crashjapan.com/
Keeping your work in my prayers. Thanks you for the updates.
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