Hiroshima prompts so many different emotions and thoughts. A city of intersection of tragedy and triumph, science and soul-searching, mightiness versus morals, suffering and future hope. Hiroshima is a symbol of the inner conflicts between the two countries we love – Japan and the USA; and we are so thankful that former animosity of war has been transformed into a friendly partnership. The events of Hiroshima marked the final end of feudal Japan and marked…
Elaine and John will be visiting three partnering churches this month while back in the US. If you are in the area you might want to drop in and say hi to us. Otherwise we would appreciate your prayers for the hundreds of miles we will be traveling. 07/18 WED Torch of Faith, Grayslake IL – Summer Supper 07/21-22 Community Church, Fond du Lac, WI – Morning Worship and Buffet 07/28-29 First Baptist…
HIGHLIGHTS FOR INTERCESSION At the time of this writing Elaine’s new devotional book, More Thoughts Along the Way: Grace-based Devotions for Spiritual Nourishment is nearly completed and for sale on Amazon. Thanks for your continued prayers. We leave for the US on July 16th to visit churches, take care of some business, and visit family. Pray for our preparation, travels, and that we may accomplish much during this trip. Summer brings heat and more downtime…
Do you need more grace? Who does not need more undeserved favor, unconditional love, boundless forgiveness, and complete acceptance? The Grace of God is so important to us. Yet often what we know in our head does not live out in our lives. That is what Grace Week is all about, helping our formal theology match our functional theology. CPI had another of these intensive training weeks in May. Elaine presented with John about their…
John is off to Hiroshima for the first time this month. The Western Japan Missions Seminar is held every 5 years to expand vision and coordination in order to reach western Japan with the gospel and new churches. CPI is participating with the purpose of sharing our ministry. John is privileged to travel with Pastor Makoto Fukuda, pastor of Grace City Church Tokyo, and a great supporter and trainer in CPI. Pray that we will…
I just arrived back home from one meeting and caught Elaine’s Bible study as it finished and the ladies were leaving. I was told that they all needed Kleenex as there were many tears during the study. They had been studying “weep with those who weep” and were being compassionate for some of the people they knew going through suffering. Ministry often brings tears doesn’t it? April was a month full of meetings with key…