Good morning on this Saturday, April 2nd. Last week I wrote about the earthquake and tsunami which recently hit northeast Japan. Earthquakes were discussed by Jesus in answer to the disciples' question about the sign of His coming and the end times. They asked in Matthew 24:3, "Tell us when will these things be and what will be the sign of your coming, and of the end of the world?" Jesus answered, "Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name saying, I am Christ, and will deceive many. And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars: see that you are not troubled: For all these things must come to pass but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there will be famines, and pestilences, and EARTHQUAKES, in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows" (Matthew 24:4-8). During the last two decades, geologists report that the number of earthquakes worldwide has been very stable with an average of 17 tremors per year. But last year there were 22 major earthquakes and this year there have already been 7 within the first 10 weeks. The ultimate question is whether this surge in the number of earthquakes is the part of the fulfillment of Jesus' warning or merely a temporary phenomenon. It certainly behooves us as believers to monitor these developments. Tomorrow's sermon is entitled, God's RSVP. I hope you'll be there to hear this important message. Mel Brown