Biggest shock of the day???
We are blessed to have Rachel Routt, a former journeyman, with us for a few weeks. Here she shares about her trip to a small city in Chiba on her first day back in Japan. Driving through the towns... [more]
Step By Step
Recently we attended our kids’ school’s Sports Day program. The weather was great–thanks always for prayers of those kinds too! The night before the big day, To-san (the head of the PTA’s... [more]
Seeing Jesus Lifted Up
Recently, sitting in the park on the grounds of the castle here in Utsunomiya, I read John 3:14-15 where Jesus utters these words, “Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man... [more]
Off to a great start!!!
June 1, 2008 Dear KFC Praying Partners: We are off to a great summer. We returned to Japan (from STAS) on May 22nd, and one week later, on May 30th, our first volunteer team arrived. In the photo... [more]
Three for KFC
John and Nancy returned from Stateside Assignment on May 22nd, and are looking forward to having three youthful volunteers arrive on May 30th. The volunteers are Jessica (from Mississippi), Jodi (from... [more]
You Can’t Get to Heaven on Roller Skates…
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New Green Tea New Life
Shizuoka Prefecture is known for Mt. Fuji, spicy wasabi, fresh fish, and also its green tea. This time of the year, Shizuoka is abuzz with news and advertisements for the latest “Shin-cha” or “new... [more]
My New Home
Having only just recently moved to Utsunomiya I am still in the process of familiarizing myself with my new home. Gradually though I’m beginning to learn my way around town and get adjusted... [more]
Golden Week
Golden Week is in full swing in Japan and people are on the move. Going on vacation across Japan or across the world and taking off work for a week. Almost unheard of!!! But this years golden week is longer... [more]
Idols
Idols dot the landscape of Japan. Some beside the road called ojisosan are placed there to protect the spirit of a person who died. Huge goddesses of mercy protrude from hillsides and have their hands... [more]
