IMB missionaries and BGR assess damage in Japan
3/12/2011
By IMB staff
RICHMOND, Va.—IMB missionaries are on the ground in Japan and working closely with Baptist Global Response and Japanese Baptists to assess the damage following an 8.9 earthquake and tsunami that hit the country March 11.
The magnitude of the disaster continues to expand. According to recent news reports, hundreds remain unaccounted for and more than 1,000 people are feared dead. In one report, 9,500 in Minamisanriku — a town of 17,000 — remain missing. Since the earthquake and tsunami struck, an explosion at a Japanese nuclear power plant has caused further concern.
As relief efforts continue, more information will be reported as it is available.
To assist the Japanese people, relief funds are needed. Please send gifts to Office of Finance, International Mission Board, 3806 Monument Ave., Richmond, Va. 23230. In the memo line write “Japan Response Fund.” Or click here to give online. For further information call the IMB at (800) 999-3113.
