In the wake of Japan's recent 9.0 magnitude earthquake, Safe Harbor is asking for prayer for the numerous lives that have been adversely affected by the disaster. We are currently monitoring the situation and identifying the capacity of the local church to deliver a crisis response where the hope of Jesus Christ is proclaimed in a country with an estimated Christian population of less than 2%.

According to Operation World: The Definitive Prayer Guide to Every Nation, "The impact of the Japanese Church on the nation is inadequate. The Church must turn from its insular, bunker mentality to engage with society. The government is not adequately solving the social ills confronting Japan; the transforming power of Christ, as expressed through a revived Church, is an answer not being adequately offered. There is, however, a new emphasis on evangelism in many churches and a willingness to try new paradigms of ministry (2010, p.492)."

Let us pray together for the lives that have been affected by the earthquake in Japan and for the Japanese Church's opportunity to share the hope of Jesus Christ. As an organization that is called to respond to crisis where few others will go, we look to prayerfully approach every disaster with the understanding that God may be calling us to respond in some way.  Please join us in these prayers.

The country of Sudan puts its stamp in history, as the overwhelming majority vote was to split in two independent nations. These events deeply affect the lives of those that Safe Harbor has come to love and serve during several recent years of service in South Sudan. Please join us in praying for our loved ones during the reestablishment of the North and South, and that Safe Harbor would remain prepared to serve in this region in the uncertain days ahead.