During the last couple of weeks in July, an overwhelming number of churches decided to begin partnering with us, and the Lord has brought our support level to 76%!! We appreciate your continued prayers churches to financially partner with us. After looking at the rate our support has been increasing and talking to our pastor […]
August 2018 Prayer Letter Read More »
This past Sunday, we were blessed to be with two different church in GA. Our Sunday morning drive was less than an hour away so we felt like somewhat normal people since many times we drive 2, 3, or even 4 hours! On Sunday, we also heard from two separate churches that we have previously
Weekly Update (7/31/2018) Read More »
Like many Japanese pachinko parlors, Naomi Suzuki’s shop on the outskirts of Fukushima City was once full of energy, with the din of bouncing steel balls and garish lights flashing to indicate winnings. But business is quieter for her these days as her parlor’s clientele ages and drifts away. And with new restrictions on the
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First, we would like to thank you for continuing to pray that churches we have been in would take us on for support. Over the past week, we have heard from two churches that voted to take us on. Additionally, the churches we were with on Wednesday, Sunday AM and Sunday PM decided to begin
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After a life dedicated to teaching, 75-year-old Koichi Kawata finally retired this year. It was supposed to be his time to relax after decades in the classroom. Now he’s contemplating how he will rebuild his life after devastating floods destroyed his home in the town of Mabi. “I’ve never seen a scene like this. I’m
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Last Wednesday, we heard from one new church that has voted to take us on! Despite the church we were scheduled to be with on Sunday AM closing, the Lord opened up doors to another church and we were able to present the need for the Gospel in Japan. Sunday night, we were with a
Weekly Update (7/17/2018) Read More »
Is there an emoji that represents your country? Say you’re British – or you’re not, but maybe traveling to the UK and texting a friend about it – why isn’t there a fish and chips emoji? Or one of Big Ben, a red phone booth, Stonehenge? Sure, there’s a Queen’s guard 💂, a cricket bat
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You may have seen the news that Japan has been hit by historic flooding, claiming over 150 lives and leaving thousands without power. Since my parents are currently in Japan, some have asked if they have been affected. Thankfully, they are okay. On Sunday, we were able to present in two different churches in Tennessee
Weekly Update (7/10/2018) Read More »
UNESCO recently decided to add southwestern Japan sites linked to the history of the country’s persecuted Christians to the World Heritage list. The 12 sites include Oura Cathedral in Nagasaki, the oldest surviving church in the country that has already been designated as a national treasure, and the remains of Hara Castle, a site of
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This past week, we had several big things happen that we would like to share with you! On Wednesday, we heard from two churches that we had previously been in saying they had voted to take us on for support. On top of that, the church we were with on Wednesday night also voted to
Weekly Update (7/3/2018) Read More »
