Japan Earthquake : Help and Hope

Japan was tragically struck with one of the most powerful earthquakes since records of earthquakes began. The 8.9 magnitude earthquake triggered a massive tsunami. The results are devastating, the deaths are so far in the hundreds.

ONE way of the many -- safe and convenient ways to donate money and help Japan would be the Red Cross. You can look up your country here to donate internationally, or donate quickly through the American Red Cross Page.









Just figured I'd use the opportunity to share these links to erge those of you to help.. but also.. to  erg you to pray.

Why? 

Where is "hope" when there are so many headlines of despair... 

 Now listening to: The NPR Tsunami Interview with John Piper

Above photo credit: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/hundreds-of-aussies-in-japan-tsunami-zone/story-e6frea6u-1226020279016

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How to help earthquake victims in Japan, Pacific
Article adapted from THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


Here are some ways to help victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan and others throughout the Pacific:


- AMERICAN RED CROSS - U.S. mobile phone users can text REDCROSS to 90999 to add $10 automatically to your phone bill. Or visit http://www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.


- INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS - Sending relief teams and supplies to the area. Call 1-800-481-4462, or visit http://internationalmedicalcorps.org.


- SAVE THE CHILDREN - The relief effort providing food, medical care and education to children is accepting donations through mobile phones by texting JAPAN to 20222 to donate $10. People can also call 1-800-728-3843 during business hours or visit www.savethechildren.org/japanquake to donate online.


- GLOBAL GIVING - The non-profit which works through grassroots efforts says Americans can text JAPAN to 50555 to give $10 through their phone bill. Or visit http://www.globalgiving.org/.


- INTERACTION - The group is the largest alliance of U.S.-based international nongovernmental organizations and lists many ways to help on its site, http://www.interaction.org.


- NETWORK FOR GOOD - The aggregator of charities has a list of programs and ways to donate to relief efforts. Visit http://www.networkforgood.org.

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“The waves of death encompassed me, the torrents of destruction assailed me. . . This God—his way is perfect” (2 Samuel 22:5, 31).