Christmas Noto Earthquake Reconstruction Outreach

On January 1, 2024, a 7.5 earthquake hit Noto Peninsula in Japan causing widespread destruction. A 37 foot tsunami, damaged 116,486 houses and destroyed 24,897 more. More than 689 lives were lost.

Matthew 13:23 Ministries brought a message of God's faithfulness to the Japanese refugees in the evacuation housing. Hanshin Tigers baseball legend Matt Murton and music artists Junko Cheng and Misa Kanagawa shared testimonies and songs of love and hope.

Four events were held in this region, resulting in greater than 25% of attendees making a profession of faith in Jesus.

From At-Risk to Baptized

KoDoMo Cafe Impact

KoDoMo Cafe is an afterschool program for at risk kids. They receive meals, companionship, role models, homework help, games, and the Gospel / Bible studies. During Christmas we saw 9 baptisms! Some of the kids are emerging as leaders to share the Gospel and lead Bible studies with other kids starting replication and transformed lives.
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Shu's Story

About 10 years ago, while in fourth grade, Shu (name changed for privacy reasons), joined KoDoMo Cafe. He became emotionally unstable after his mother remarried and he lost his place at home. Through KoDoMo Café activity, he encountered with Jesus and accepted Him as Lord and Savior. He was later baptized and comes back to help KoDoMo Cafe as a volunteer on an irregular basis.