Click here to get a comprehensive video update about what is going on (6 mins) -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXGzXnjTHhc Praises: Prayer Requests: Yours for Japan, James Miyashita Click here to get a printable version of this prayer letter. Details discussed in this video: As we prepare to return to Japan in seven weeks, we have seen God’s care in […]
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Learning Japanese can feel overwhelming at first and there are many textbook options available. Genki is one of the most well-known choices among beginners, but today we want to introduce another excellent resource that often flies under the radar: the Marugoto series by the Japan Foundation. Marugoto takes a Japan-first approach to language learning. Instead
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Click here to get a comprehensive video update about what is going on (5 mins) -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhHIKp4TBrY P.S. In case you missed it, here is our new support addressMissionGO ATTN:MiyashitaPO Box 2010 Buffalo, NY 14231 BONUS: We put together a short video that talks about our Recon Trips (2 mins) -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbygBZBJsGM Praises: Prayer Requests: Yours for
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Click here to get a comprehensive video update about what is going on (6 mins) -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zI_raHxpgc BONUS: With the help of videographer Samuel Zupan, we were able to release a new video called “how to become a missionary to Japan”. We think he did a good job with it. What do you think? You will
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Please click here to get a comprehensive video update about what is going on (6 mins) -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN-zipWVIhs BONUS: Rosie and I sat down to have an EXTENDED *cough* 2 hour *cough* conversation to reflect on our last 4 years in Japan. If you want the juicy details, they are here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rplZoPWn2hU In this issue: Praises:
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Please click here to get a comprehensive video update about what is going on (6 mins) -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDpP3ppYnmI In this issue: Praises: Prayer Requests: Please click here for a printable version of our prayer letter. Details discussed in this video: We’ve had a full and encouraging month since the last update. Golden Week gave us
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Please click here to get a comprehensive video update about what is going on (6 mins) -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72NgsuUb8HM In this issue: Praises: Prayer Requests Please click here for a printable version of our prayer letter. Details discussed in this video: This past month we combined our monthly Kids Club with an Easter egg hunt. Over
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Please note, steps 3-5 don’t necessarily happen in that exact order. However, you will want to be generally aware of what stage you are at as you contact missionaries (Check out this guide before you do) and ask questions. If you in the exploration phase, be sure to check out our list of survey trip
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Am I called to Japan? Is this just a passing feekubg or something God is orchestrating? Many people find themselves unsure about what to do next to make sure they are heading in the right direction. Here’s what we often see as people move through the stages of missionary interest and exploration. Sometimes, people contact
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Please click here to get a comprehensive video update about what is going on (8 mins) -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P15QbdVUamA In this issue: Praises: Prayer Requests Please click here for a printable version of our prayer letter. Details discussed in this video: James and Rosie shared an update on a recent baptism that took place at the
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