New Laborers

New Laborers

Today we received news that the couple mentioned in the last update on Okayama, Dana and Amy, were approved to come to Okayama to reach the people there for Christ. Rejoice with us that these new laborers will be appointed to come to work in this city God has laid on their hearts. They now [...]

Passing the baton

Passing the baton

Please pray for the contacts and relationships that the Burches have developed in Shizuoka to bear fruit. They will be returning to the States for their retirement in February. Pray for those who have heard the gospel to believe and make decisions to follow Christ. Also, pray for DR and MR as they prepare to [...]

The Joy of Following

The Joy of Following

Thank you so much for praying for A-san since last month. After spending the holidays in her home town, she returned to Tokyo. Sunday your prayers were answered and it was a great day. A-san followed the Lord in believer’s baptism before the worhship. After a great time of fellowship and a very meaningful worship, [...]

A Drink of the Water of Life

A Drink of the Water of Life

The city of Maebashi is known for the pure waters of the Tone River that has its beginning in the mountains around that town. People enjoy the pleasure of walking by the water’s edge. They enjoy drinking the fresh, clean water. However, messengers are need to come to tell them about Jesus, who can give [...]

Being His Church

Being His Church

The city of Sapporo is blanketed with snow from December until late April. Pray that the Holy Spirit will cover the city like a blanket this January and that the eyes of the two million people who live there will be opened to the truth of the gospel. Pray they will see their need for [...]

A chance to hear

A chance to hear

The city of Koriyama is the center of transportation in Fukushima Prefecture since it is located where highways from the east and west as well as north and south converge. Yet, it has a very rural world view. The pace of life is much slower than the large metro areas. More families have three generations [...]

Going Fishing

Going Fishing

Hamamatsu is a great place for fishing. The Pacific Ocean is on the southeast side, the huge Hamana Lake graces both sides of the expressway that goes beside the city. You can see the fishing boats out on the ocean. And you can watch the people sailing or driving the leisure motor boats on the [...]

A great end to a long search

A great end to a long search

A san was a junior high student who was a victim of bullying when she met a missionary who shared God’s love for her and helped her prepare for high school entrance exams. Over the next years as she completed high school, college, prepared for and passed the national exam to get her license as [...]

Seeking God’s Will

Seeking God’s Will

The Norton’s who serve in Fukuoka but are currently are on Stateside write: As you continue to pray for A.Y., please be aware that while we are on stateside assignment, she faces the challenge of not having a dependable worship situation. She continues in a discipleship relationship with a Christian from a different church, for [...]

Another Gift

Another Gift

Since the last post, all of the churches in Togane have celebrated Christmas. Lost people heard the gospel for the first time. Not all of those who indicated they would attend Christmas worship did so. That was a disappointment to the Christians who wanted their friends to hear the real meaning of Christmas. Pray for the [...]