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Thoughts Along the Way©

Elaine Mehn

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45

You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13

Over our 22 years in Japan we have had a number of visitors. Some have come for just a meal and some have stayed overnight(s). Of this latter group some have slept in comfortable beds, some on the floor Japanese style and a few on couches or other less Read the rest of this entry »

The BGC Japan Mission needs one or two children’s workers to provide a children’s’ ministry program for 6 missionary children ages 8-18 during our annual Field Council April 6-9, 2009.  Those coming allow the field staff to conduct their annual Field Council without having to worry about also caring for their children.  Come and enjoy Mount Fuji and the rest of Japan.  For more information contact Mary Lou Ellison at MLTellison@aol.com.

We are looking for two young men (married couple ok too) to make contacts and do evangelism among Japanese college students (and high school) in Tokyo for one month from late May 2009 (date flexible).  A consortium of churches will pay living expenses and providing housing.  Applicants will have to arrange airfare to Tokyo (Narita) and health insurance.  This is a great opportunity for students on summer break or for those taking a “ministry vacation.” Interested send a comment or click contact and let us know who you are.

It has been an extremely interesting year in that Major League Baseball officially started the season HERE in Tokyo in March.  Now my two Chicago teams THERE have won their division, the White Sox and the Cubs.  (Also my favorite Japanese team, the Seibu Lions, won their division too).  The White Sox and Cubs have not both won their divisions since 1906.

Jay Leno said the world may end if the Cubs win.  He has a different theology than me.

NOTE: John watched some baseball on TV this summer but has not been able to watch a game since. Zannen (too bad!)