Japan: Stories from the Ground
The following are stories related by the Rev. Franklin Ishida, ELCA Global Mission Director for Asia – Pacific Continental Desk, from individuals affected by and responding to the disaster in Japan, as well as a update from the Rev. Hiroaki...
Japan: Life Continues after Disaster – Update from Sendai
Another update from Shinji (Thomas) Nagashima about the situation in Sendai, Japan. ————— Dear Friends I am one of the members of Japan Evangelical Lutheran Sendai Church. When this terrible earthquke occured, I was in front of my computer [in]...
Japan: Finding The Necessities – Update from Sendai
Below is an update from Shinji (Thomas) Nagashima in Sendai of what life has been like in the days following the earthquake and tsunami. ————- Dear Friends Today I went to shopping to the neighborhood mall. But it was badly...
Japan: Update from Asian Rural Institute (ARI)
The Asian Rural Institute (ARI) is an international training ground for grassroots leadership located in Northern Japan and not far from the epicenter of the earthquake that struck late last week. The ELCA has an ongoing relationship with ARI, providing...
Japan: JELC Presidents Shares Thanks for the Prayers and Support
In a news release from the ELCA, the president of the Japan Evangelical Lutheran Church (JELC), Rev. Sumiyuki Watanabe, shared thanks for the ELCA, Lutherans worldwide, their prayers and support in this time of need in Japan. Speaking from the...
Egypt: ELCA Missionaries Return
As the situation in Egypt begins to find some stability, members of the ELCA’s Global Mission office in conjunction with our companions have determined that things have calmed enough for missionary personnel to return to their work in Egypt. Over...