International Ministries has received word that all of the American Baptist missionaries in Japan are safe. Despite phone service being unavailable in many areas, word is coming in via Facebook and Twitter.
Roberta Stephens is in Yokohama. She had to evacuate from her home with the students and faculty at Kanto Gakuin University, but has been able to return home now. The Hwangs live on high ground in Yokohama, and are safe as well. Further west in Ashiya is the Armagost family, and the Turleys live on the island of Okinawa southwest of Japan. Both families are fine.
Our Japanese partner churches and schools have been affected by the earthquake and resulting tsunami. One Great Hour of Sharing is accepting contributions for emergency relief and rebuilding efforts. To give a gift online, click here.
More info to follow later today.
Roberta Stephens is in Yokohama. She had to evacuate from her home with the students and faculty at Kanto Gakuin University, but has been able to return home now. The Hwangs live on high ground in Yokohama, and are safe as well. Further west in Ashiya is the Armagost family, and the Turleys live on the island of Okinawa southwest of Japan. Both families are fine.
Our Japanese partner churches and schools have been affected by the earthquake and resulting tsunami. One Great Hour of Sharing is accepting contributions for emergency relief and rebuilding efforts. To give a gift online, click here.
More info to follow later today.