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In this issue:
- Reviewed first downtown church service.
- Began Bible studies, planning more.
- Hosted ministry guests and interns.
- Kids club gained new families via Instagram.
- Preparing for first baptism of the year.
- Shared personal updates.
Praises:
- Successful downtown church service.
- Starting Bible studies with neighbors.
- Hosted a couple and possible interns to Japan.
- Kids club welcomed new families.
- Excited for the first baptism of the year.
- Visited James’ parents, celebrated late Christmas.
Prayer Requests
- Growing Bible studies with neighbors.
- Seeking wisdom for downtown services.
- Expanding outreach through kids club.
- Preparing for March Recon Trips with five men.
Yours for Japan,
James Miyashita
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Details discussed in this video:
James and Rosie reflect on their busy schedule, highlighting their first downtown church service in February. Though attendance was low, it was a valuable test run for future services, with another planned for March. They also began studying the Bible with a neighborly couple who have been like grandparents to their kids, as well as planning another study with a different neighbor.
They mention visits from couples considering ministry in Japan and potential interns. Their kids club was a success, with new families attending after finding them on Instagram. One child, a classmate of their son, has now come three times, which has been especially exciting for their family. They are also preparing for their first baptism of the year.
The weather has been cold, with a light snowfall that thrilled their kids, especially their youngest, Ezra. They also visited James’ parents after missing Christmas due to illness, giving their boys a chance to celebrate a belated holiday. They express gratitude for all that has happened and reflect on how each week has brought something new, from church services and Bible studies to kids club and family visits.