The areas affected by the earthquake and tsunamis of Miyagi, Fukushima, and Ibaraki are some of the most spiritually needy places in Japan. With over 4.9 million people yet only about 9,000 active Christians (about 0.15%). Fukushima has the lowest average worship attendance with only 19 per church. There are one city and 44 towns with no church. There are 86 missionaries assigned to these prefectures. One town in Ibaraki has over 46,000 people with…
The Retool Kit Pathway, developed my Pinnacle Ministries and Converge Worldwide Mobilization, is a road to more church health and vitality for all churches, especially churches that have declined or plateaued.Ray Swatkowski and Gary Harrison have traveled to Japan to present the Retool Kit Pathway at the Rengo Pastor’s Conference in Hamamatsu, Feb 28-Mar 2. They also preached at four churches in two regions. For the past couple of years leaders of the Rengo have…
Right now our home is being remodeled for soundproofing and also painted. They took over 3 of our six rooms. Pray that stability would be in the home as this goes on even though we still have ministry here and guests visiting. It appears today that the workers will be done with the interior work in the kitchen and living room which means Elaine will not have to cancel her cooking, Bible studies and other…
1. Valentine’s Party busts out talking about love. John was sharing from I Corinthians 13 and 1John4 about the Biblical view of love and how God loves us unconditionally with agape love. One Japanese wanted to hear the Bible passage again. Another said she received an e-card with the same 1John4 passage. The discussion is continuing. Keep praying for these Japanese who, like us, want the love only God can offer us. 2. Elaine is…
1. Elaine has a LEADnet meeting on February 4th. Ask God that this would be a time of encouragement for these pastor’s wives and that they may have courage to share with each other. 2. On 2/13 we are having a Valentine’s party outreach event with the batch of couples we are sharing Jesus with. Ask God that this would be a great fun time but also a night where we are each surprised by…
WOW! We have a potential career missionary couple visiting the Japan field Feb 4-16. They ask prayer for their travel and for wisdom and discernment as to God’s leading for them in Japan. Ask God for discernment as they visit with the mission, the Rengo, and view ministries in Japan. Maybe some of you would like to join this couple in considering Japan for your place to serve God, believe me we are short-handed. COME…