Help for Japan

The Japanese people are in a terrible situation right now in light of the earthquakes, tsumanis, and nuclear threats that have been inflicted on their country in the past few days.

If you would like to offer material assistance to the Japanese situation, here are a couple of ways you can do that:

Donations to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) for Japan relief assistance can be made here. (Note: A news release from UMCOR has said that the relief agency will not be operating directly in Japan but will be directing donated funds to partner organizations already working there.)

Donations to the American Red Cross for Japan relief assistance can be made here.

Also, I neglected to post anything about the earthquake disaster that struck New Zealand earlier this year, which was an oversight on my part. Clearly, the people of Christchurch need lots of assistance as well. If you would like to donate for New Zealand relief, you can do so through the New Zealand Red Cross here.

I hope that in addition to any material assistance you might offer, you will also consider keeping these affected nations in your prayers as well.