Author: John and Jo Beth

February Update February 6, 2015 Dear Co-Workers in the Gospel, Wow, our one-year anniversary of living and ministering in Tokyo has come and gone!  This time has felt full (of rich experience) in its own way and like only a beginning in other ways.  We are slowly learning how God may be gifting us for…

Summer-Interns Wanted in Tokyo! This summer we will be hosting a Trek7 team.  This ReachGlobal program is a seven-week trip (June 21-August 7) for college-age young adults. Our hope is to see those who take part become active members of God’s kingdom work in Tokyo and around the world. There are plenty of exciting opportunities for…

  Happy New Year! あけましておめでとうございます!                                                                                        Decorating Christmas cookies with our language teachers John here.  It’s hard to believe that one year ago we were packing our suitcases and saying goodbyes.  Our hearts were full of the ripe anticipation of finally departing for Japan—ready to carry the light of the gospel into the…

Got 30 people and some turkey?  It’s a Lee-style Thanksgiving! Dear Family, Friends and Partners in the Gospel, How are you doing?  We’d love to hear from you and know what God is doing in your life!  As for us, the past month was rich with the fellowship of God’s people.  We recently hosted a…

Praying over the “great city” of Tokyo from within–near Ikebukuro Station Dear Family, Friends and Partners in the Gospel, Sometimes ministering in Tokyo feels like being overwhelmed in a sea of opportunities—there is no lack of opportunities to meet new people and begin relationships for disciple-making.  Praise God for the privilege of being used to…