Kingdom Friendships

Yamaguchi Prefecture is a long way from Tokyo. We had never been there before but were invited by our dear friends Mr. & Mrs. N. This trip was about 5 years in the making. It was delayed so many times due to schedule and finances. The relationship with Mr. & Mrs. N goes back at least 7 years, probably more having begun with some short-term English teachers. Yamaguchi is where they grew up and they…

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RELATIONAL MINISTRIES

ELAINE continues to cultivate kingdom friendships with her Bible study, needlepoint class and three western cooking classes. She is anxious to begin another small group Bible study series at a Rengo church. Pray about that. JOHN is equipping churches to build transformational relationships for evangelizing and discipling Japanese. This coming Sunday (June 9th), John will share with the Crossroad congregation about the importance and types of healthy small groups. Hopefully several will be interested in…

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SPOTLIGHT PRAYER JUNE

1. A key Rengo National Mission Department meeting will be held June 11, 12 in Nara. Pray for God to grant vision, faith, wisdom and joy. 2. A team from California joined by veteran Ritsuko Narita from Bethlehem Minneapolis will form another team to serve in Ishinomaki to help disaster victims. June 16-27th. Elaine will be joining the group from 21st-26th to target women’s ministry with Linda Bengtson. Pray for travel, safety, prepared hearts, and…

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