The hope of both Ray and I in sharing our story of our time in Fukushima is that it may inspire others to give in whatever fashion they can, and to remind people just how much need there is. The Global Mission Center is set up in such a way that individuals and groups alike can come, have a place to stay and meals to eat, and serve in whatever area they feel called.
In the mornings we wake and have breakfast together, meet for a morning meeting to break into our service groups for the day, and do a little tai chi to get our muscles stretched out....
The building was converted from an old pachinko and slot parlour, or our equivalent of an American casino, so the building is able to house many people very comfortably. This was our room for the week...
Downstairs they converted the church sanctuary into a warehouse for donated items. Volunteers are very helpful in sorting and organizing goods...
In Iwaki there are many different kinds of shelters, ranging from 25 or so people, to some 100 residents. People sleep on the floors of gymnasiums, sometimes only separated from other families by cardboard "walls"...
Volunteers set up foot washing and massage stations. This is an incredible opportunity to show love and spend time helping the people relax and feel cared for...
Please pass the word: if you feel lead to go to Japan, or feel drawn to send supplies or a financial gift, anything helps (small things add up to great things!!). Please let me know if you or anyone else would like more information!! Let's make a difference and show radical love!!!
1 comment:
hi my name is felipe and I am currently in yokohama. I will be here until august 7th and I was looking for a way to volunteer up in fukushima. I recently came back from osaka and I met a korean guy on the road who mentioned the Global Mission Center.
If you have any information you could send me, I would appreciate it!
my email is felipe.d.mullen@gmail.com
thank you!
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