Backyard Ministry

What do you do in your backyard? Well our backyard is only 8 feet deep but we turned it into an outside terrace and use it for outdoor barbecues. In June we had 10 men from the Crossroad church for a bratwurst fellowship. Then later in the month we had the Rengo National Evangelism Team for steaks while they brainstormed new goals for the Rengo’s future. And on July 6th we had an outreach barbecue…

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August Prayer Highlights

ANSWERED PRAYER 1. John had a great time visiting the Nagoya CPI church planting network on 7/9. One church brought their new logo, vision, and values statement. The group will continue meeting regularly. 2. Thank you for your prayers for our trip to the US to visit supporters, friends, family, and do some personal business. We had a great time visiting both Elk Grove Baptist Church and Temple Baptist Church in Rockford, IL. You can…

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People Business

“Please pray for me. At this missionary training seminar I am attending, I was just asked to speak on leadership development. I am on in just a few hours. Pray as I prepare a new presentation.” I called Elaine to pray. With short notice there was just no time to ask anyone else. She picked up the phone and said she was having her Bible study. Of course, I forgot it was Thursday. Elaine said…

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JULY PRAYER SPOTLIGHTS

1. We appreciate your prayers for the people we are spiritually mentoring. This month we begin mentoring and coaching another couple. 2. July 6th we are planning an outreach barbecue party with Elaine’s Bible study and the Agape Kai. We expect about 13 people for this event. 3. July 9th John will be meeting with the Nagoya CPI church planting network on. 4. On July 17th we leave for the US to visit supporters, friends,…

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Answered Prayer

1. John’s ministry at the Nerima Church went very well with the Small Group Power Up meeting on the 8th and class on Evangelism and Missions started last month with 7 people. 2. Thank you all for your well-wishes as we celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary last month. 3. CPI had another regional Church Planting Next Steps seminar in Kansai last month with 39 in attendance. Already in 2014, CPI has trained at least 230…

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