We recorded a special video to show you what New Years at a shrine in Japan looks like. There is a link to it at the end of our update or you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LtJppz5m8w
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In this Issue:
- Sharing exciting updates about the ministry
- A woman in the church asking about baptism
- A woman found the church through YouTube and is wanting to know more about Jesus
- Reflect on challenging Christmas
- Sharing news of a Recon participant returning with his wife to explore living in Japan for ministry
- Mentioning producing a New Year’s video showcasing Japanese shrine visits
Praises:
- Woman in church taking steps toward baptism
- Spiritual progress of YouTube contact exploring Jesus
- Recon participant returning with wife to explore ministry
Prayer Requests:
- Woman preparing for baptism to grow in faith
- YouTube contact to fully believe in Jesus
- Recon couple to discern God’s leading in moving to Japan
Yours for Japan,
James Miyashita
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Details discussed in this video:
James and Rosie share exciting updates, starting with a woman in their church who approached them about baptism. She has been attending services for over a year and recently expressed her faith in Jesus, taking steps like refraining from shrine visits, signaling her spiritual growth. They also recount a meeting with another woman, found through YouTube, who is exploring Christianity and expressed a desire to get to know Jesus better, though she hasn’t fully believed yet.
They reflect on a challenging Christmas spent recovering from the flu but feel blessed to have spent every Christmas with family during their marriage. Looking ahead, they share news of a recent fall Recon participant returning with his wife to explore living in Japan for ministry. They also mention producing a New Year’s video showcasing Japanese shrine visits, encouraging viewers to watch it on their YouTube channel.