The college also has provided a house (construction nearly finished) and they are in it. They are still learning the intricacies of how electricity, water, phone and internet coverage and other such things work, or not, and the guest room is still full of boxes, but the welcome mat is out.

1. A motorcycle for the Center to run around for ministry cost $1,600
2. Three laptops to use for teachers and other ministry at the Center cost $1,500
3. Ten bunk beds for the Center at $150 each total $1,500
4. Bring in a power line for the Center, right now the Center operated without any power, we have to use car battery and a small generator for some light, to connect to main power line it will cost $13,000
5. Need for shipping one container of wheelchair from Japan (this is for fee at the Cambodia port and transportation in country) cost approximately $3,000
6. Need for my trip to Cambodia for the Summer $2,500

Radha writes: "Thank you for your support over the years, anything toward any need above would be appreciated. Your prayers for these needs are most appreciated."

MASSIVE EARTHQUAKE & TSUNAMI
DEVASTATE JAPAN

With each passing day, the news out of Japan remains grim in the aftermath of the March 11th earthquake and tsunami disasters. News of the crippled nuclear reactors and release of radiation only compound the stress and grief of survivors. In these dark hours, many individuals and churches want to express the love of Jesus by giving to help relieve the immediate and overwhelming needs in Japan. The WorldVenture team in Japan is hosting the coordination of relief efforts in their ministry center in Tokyo.

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As some of you may have already heard, Paul Standen announced in High School Sunday School yesterday morning that he is stepping down from his position here at the church.  He has received an excellent job offer from a local company.  Paul remains passionate about our High School students, but in the end he believes the Lord has opened so many doors with this new job opportunity that he and Cathryn are confident that this new position is where He would have Paul to be.  We rejoice with Paul in this new endeavor!

Paul’s official start date with the new company is March 28^th, making his last week full-time on staff ending March 27^th.  In order to help make this transition as smooth as possible for both leadership and the students, Paul is going to continue planning and leading Sunday mornings as well as coordinating and leading small groups until an interim or long-term replacement is found.  Essentially through the end of this school year, Paul’s hope is that the students don’t see much of a difference in the normal Sunday and small group functions.  In addition, Cathryn will thankfully remain with us on staff in her current position, and the Standens will remain a vital part of this church moving into the future. 

This will be a transition in progress.  To help launch this process, Paul, Ryan Shull (Middle School Director), and Pastor Steve are going to have a brief Parent Meeting this upcoming Sunday (Mar. 20) at 10:15 in the Chapel.  We want to provide an open forum where parents and/or students can ask questions.  We are also available for ongoing input and questions on an appointment basis as we move through this transition. 

Let’s all be praying for the Standens, giving thanks to God for what He has done and will continue to do -

Steve Durand

1. Kurihara City.  There are  two CBAJ churches there and this is nearest to the epicenter.  

2. Kessenuma City.  This is the city that is in flames.  There are two CBAJ churches there.  

3. Natori City.  This is where the tsunami inundated farm land.  There is a church there as well.  

4. There are 30+ churches within a 60 mile radius of the epicenter.

Ken Taylor, WorldVenture Japan Field Leader, reports that local church and mission groups in Japan are organizing for coordinated responses to the overwhelming needs. In the days to come, we anticipate releasing specific details in which individuals and churches can participate in those efforts.

In the midst of the heaviness of this tragedy, various WorldVenture personnel have been emailing, blogging, and facebooking their accounts of the earthquake and the hours following.

John and Eriko Houlette praise God for His protection of Eriko's parents in Sendai.

Ken and Bola Taylor shared that their kids, Luke and Tori, had an earthquake drill at their school the day before the earthquake struck. Given the transportation disruptions, the Taylors had six "new" sons from the Christian Academy in Japan stay with them overnight until they could be reunited with their parents. In each of the accounts, all are grateful for the emails and facebook postings expressing concern and prayers.

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In a phone conversation today, Dr. Marty Shaw, WorldVenture's Asia Ministries Director, reported that all WorldVenture personnel and Fellowship of Evangelical Baptists (FEB) International personnel in Japan have been accounted for and that they are physically okay. However, there is great concern for the people of the Sendai area where many of the Conservative Baptist Association (CBA) of Japan churches are located and where the Sendai Baptist Seminary is located.

Please join with with us and WorldVenture in praying for those impacted by these events that in the midst of their shock, anguish, and suffering, God's power and grace will meet their deepest needs. WorldVenture anticipates that in the days to come as the extent of the damage is better known, we will be responding with assistance.

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