Today our hearts and prayers are with our sisters and brothers in Japan and throughout the tsunami impact zone. A massive 8.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan at 2:46 pm local time, March 11, causing extensive damage and triggering a huge tsunami. Tsunami warnings have been issued for 20 countries across the Pacific basin, extending to the United States, Mexico and the coast of South America.
UCC and Global Ministries staff are monitoring the situation and seeking contact with partners and mission personnel across the impacted region. Updated information on the UCC's response can be found at: http://www.ucc.org/disaster/japan-earthquake-2011/
Your UCC & Global Ministries colleagues continue to follow the tsunami as it travels across the Pacific. A One Great Hour of Sharing emergency grant is being sent to our partner the United Church of Christ in Japan. Donations to a special UCC Pacific Earthquake/Tsunami Fund are encouraged.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
1. Pray for the people of Japan and the tsunami impact area, their leaders, and all emergency response workers.
2. To assist people impacted by this disaster, please make a gift payable to your congregation marked for "Pacific earthquake/tsunami" with the request they be sent through your Association office on to Wider Church Ministries.
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Send gifts, made out to Wider Church Ministries and marked in the memo portion "Pacific earthquake/tsunami" to Wider Church Ministries; 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115.
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Make a secure online donation to the International Disaster Relief fund. Please note Pacific earthquake/tsunami in the Comments box.
Thank you for your compassion and support.
James Ferguson
EOA/WRA Support Center
2560 Clearview Ave. NW
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 453-8178