Dear Family, Friends and Partners in the Gospel, We hope this finds you well. This month we want to share with you about prayYamanote, one exciting way that God has been leading our team in prayer. Who: You, your family, your church or small group What: Daily prayer for Tokyo When: August 1st-31st Why: That…
May 2014 – Update
Attending the wedding of our friend, Akiko-chan Dear Family, Friends and Partners in the Gospel, How are you doing? We hope this note finds you well! After a very busy month, it’s hard to decide what to share with you: we attended our first Japanese wedding, hosted our first short-term prayer team, enjoyed a church…
April 2014 – Update?
Sunset in Tokyo near Gotanda Station Jo Beth and Yuri exploring the Rikugien Gardens near Kawagome Station God has blessed the Japanese so richly in the creation that surrounds them. All glory to Him! …because of some personal details mentioned in April’s update, we’re only posting photos from the last letter. If you would like…
March 2014 – Update
Dear Family & Friends, Happy spring to you! This is our very first experience of the Japanese cherry blossom season, when the rhythm of life for nearly everyone changes pace for the sake of beholding the beauty of the Sakura. Ohanami, or “flower viewing,” is more than just seeing; millions of people embark on picnics…
Japan’s Great Blizzard of 2014!
From beginning to end, the roads and sidewalks were slushy and sloppy. Only days before, spring seemed imminent. Like a kitten in a chicken coop. In his loafers, John keeps to the tracks. “Be sure to prop your wipers up so they don’t freeze to your windshield.” “Marshmallow Trees?” “Marshmallow Trees!” – Jo Beth …