The world is watching us and we should make the most of every opportunity to proclaim the mystery of Christ and that our act and conversations be full of grace and seasoned with salt Col 4:2-6.

As foreigner, coming from afar, no relationship with this country, we get respect that open doors and hearts. In a way, their politeness also give us a chance to use more “western” approach to warm up the friendship, like high five, pat on the shoulder, hugging each other etc. Most respond readily with amusement versus the usual muted fellowship.

The Crash Japan vest we wear always catches attention with many asking what CRASH stands for which gives us an opportunity not only to explain but to share why as Christian we are here to help.

Many times, we offered to take some of the volunteers in our vehicles and use those times to form a friendship etc.

We learn to share and be light for Christ. Passing water, fruits, food, medication and even collecting rubbish from volunteers working in same site are some of things we practices. Other times, ice cream and ice packs to cool the volunteers were used to break the ice.

We pray before/after work and before food in full view of others and always invite anyone who wants to join us.

When victims and volunteers open up and there’s issues that is troubling them, we offer to pray with them.

Given the chance, we usually asked volunteers why are they here helping. From their answer, we can draw them to Christ sacrifice just as they sacrifice their time and energy, God love and compassion just as they felt a need to help out of compassion, peace and everlasting life just as they search for purpose and answer to their own life.