ALL MISSIONARIES IN JAPAN ARE SAFE

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The Church issued a statement on March 11, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Japan following the recent devastating earthquake and tsunami.” The statement likewise said all full-time missionaries in Japan are safe. The statement further stated that despite difficulty in contacting missionaries in the Sendai Japan Mission all but eight missionaries have been accounted for.

     Here’s the link to the Church’s statement: http://newsroom.lds.org/article/church-statement-on-missionaries-in-japan

     And here’s the link to that report about missionaries dated March 12: http://newsroom.lds.org/article/churchs-missionaries-in-japan-all-accounted-for-and-safe

     Currently, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is assessing the needs of its members hit by the earthquake and tsunami.

     The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints respond to worldwide disasters such as earthquakes, floods, landslide, cholera, etc. through its Welfare Services Emergency Response program. A recent report showed that the Church has responded “to 119 disasters and provided millions of dollars in emergency aid.” Please follow this link for the 2010 report: http://www.ldsmag.com/index.php?option=com_zine&view=article&Itemid=19&ac=1&id=7633

     When I was working for the PBO, I had the chance to do my share, when we drove to Baguio City during that devastating earthquake in 1991. We were one of the first to arrive in the scene. We assessed the situation so essential items were procured, assembled and sent to affected areas. These items were made available to both members and non-members of the Church. I could never forget an experience.

      Let’s remember, in our prayers, our brothers and sisters in the Sendai, Japan area who were affected by the earthquake and tsunami.