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DALLAS – Japan may have received relief in the wake of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, but many of its residents who were affected by the disasters still need to recover. Full Story »

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We are offering three different opportunities for you to assist with the devastation from the earthquake and tsunami in Sendai, Japan. Full Story »

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DALLAS –Texas Baptist Men has been asked to build a community center in Japan for people living in temporary housing since the March earthquake and tsunami, opening a unique opportunity for Texas Baptists to provide tangible assistance to victims of the natural disaster. Full Story »

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An 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck Japan March 11, setting off water waves as high as 30 feet high that washed as far as six miles inland. Hundreds of people have been confirmed dead and hundreds more are missing. Texas Baptists is helping Japan Baptist Convention purchase six vans to help with relief efforts following the earthquake and tsunami there. Find out how you can get involved. Full Story »

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DALLAS – Texas Baptist Disaster Response is providing a van for the Japan Baptist Convention to transport people and supplies in the area affected by the tsunami. Full Story »

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SENDAI, Japan – The first Texas Baptist disaster response team delivered a load of kerosene and food March 28 to three churches in one of the major cities affected by the March 11 earthquake. Full Story »

Japan Update: Day 7

Note: This post is from pastor Yutaka Takarada who is currently in Japan ministering alongside Texas Baptist Men volunteers in the wake of the recent tragedy. Takarada pastors the Japanese Baptist Church of North Texas. To support the ongoing ministry efforts of Texas Baptists, click here.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ:

At 6:45 a.m., we gathered at the lobby and went to our favorite café to have breakfast. At 7:50 a.m., we moved to the convention office. There the wife of the pastor who is staying at the church in Koriyama, Fukushima and their members and children were loading their luggage in the executive director’s minivan. When they got ready, we departed for their hometown in two cars. After three hours of driving, we arrived at the church in Koriyama. There we examined the building with minor damages by the earthquake, and then we joined the meeting of how this church can serve the community in Christ’s love. Full Story »