The Disaster Relief Commission of the Japan Evangelical Association (JEA) met at CRASH Love-To-Japan headquarters to discuss moving forward from rescue to recovery. Director, Jonathan Wilson, asked for the continued support of over 1800 churches represented by the JEA. [Japan has about 8,000 Protestant churches]
Ken Taylor, Vice President of the Japanese Evangelical Missionary Association (JEMA), shared with the commission how their missionaries have combined their relief efforts through CRASH Japan. CRASH Japan is becoming a vital bridge between fifty domestic and international organizations helping to maximize relief efforts. Wilson stressed, “We only want to be the shoulders that help carry the burden and empower the hand of the Japanese Church to reach out and bring hope.” Copied from http://crashjapan.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=85%3Apress-release-march-22-2011&catid=26%3Apress-releases&Itemid=4&lang=en
Please note that Converge Worldwide Japan Mission is a very active member of JEMA and the Rengo (66 churches) is an active member of JEA. When it comes to relief it seems everyone is on the same page coordinating their efforts. PRAY that teamwork, coordination, and unity would exemplify the efforts of Converge Worldwide, the Rengo, JEA, JEMA, and CRASH Love-To-Japan.
Your gift will help CW Japan to partner with all these organizations. To donate funds to assist this effort, give online now at www.convergeworldwide.org/give/30292. Or you can make your check payable to Converge World Relief and note it is for “Japan Earthquake Relief,” account no. 30292, and mail to 2002 S. Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005.