Today we are going to move to the country of Japan. Can you locate Japan on the map?
On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck (that’s big!) off the coast of Japan which triggered a huge tsunami (giant wave!). The combined damage of the earthquake and tsunami caused huge amounts of destruction in Japan’s northern region. The earthquake was so powerful it actually shifted the Earth’s axis a little. Since that time, many Christians have sent relief supplies and volunteered to help in the clean-up effort. Missionaries who live in Japan also offered help. God used missionaries already living in Japan to help the people living there when the earthquake and tsunami occurred. We are going to watch how God used the Seelen family to share Him with others by providing His strength and refuge during this time of disaster. Click here to watch.
Let's take a look at Psalm 46:1-2
“God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble. Therefore we will not be afraid, though the earth trembles and the mountains topple into the depths of the seas”
- What does it means for God to be our refuge and strength?
- Ask them to give examples from their own lives of when God has helped them.
We are going to watch a short video that will ask you some questions. Take a guess at each question and see how many you get right. Click here to get started.
- What are some of the needs missionaries have that they saw in the video?
When we give to missions, we are providing those things for missionaries. Giving to missions
means that we are a part of the work!
Prayer Point-
Take some time to pray for the Seelen family and their work in Japan. Also be praying that God would show your family how you can help missionaries.
Prayer Point-
Take some time to pray for the Seelen family and their work in Japan. Also be praying that God would show your family how you can help missionaries.
