Greetings...

Hello everyone!

The mission blog is up and running! We thank you for all the support and welcome you to join us as we journey together through the sharing of the Gospel in the heart of "the Rising Sun" - Tokyo, Japan.

As our departure date approaches, we eagerly wait in anticipation for what God is preparing ahead of us. Even though we have and will continue to face trials and difficulties, we do not fear because God is good, and He is greater and mightier then anything else of all the world. We ask you to continue to pray for our hearts as we strive to plan and carry out what God has called us to do. Pray that our eyes may be fixed on Him, that we may seek him for strength and wisdom, and that we may have a burning desire to spread the Gospel through our lives.

Like any modern country with material wealth and national prosperity, it is easy for the hearts of the people to be led astray and become blinded by monetary and financial gains. The riches of this world tells us lies about how unnecessary God is, and how all we need is to rely on our own strength. And with the weight of the world on our shoulders, our hearts are completely overwhelmed by the burdens and tragically become a place of darkness. We then turn to various means, such as false religions, bodily pleasures, and/or substance abuse, to alleviate, escape, and cope with the burdens. This is even visible within the communities we live in. It is only by the grace of God that we live in a society that is based mostly on Christian values and beliefs. But this is not true for Japan. Today, roughly only 1 to 2 million Japanese are Christians. That translate to just about 1% of Japan's population. And even though Japan may be considered a Shintoistic and/or Buddhistic society, in actuality, religion does not play a big role in the everyday life of most Japanese. Secularism and materialism dominate the way of life. This is why there is a great need for the Gospel to be preached there.

So, we ask you to please pray for the people of Japan. Pray that the lies of this world will no longer have its grip on this nation, and that His light will shine bright like a beacon of hope in the darkness of Japan. Pray that God will soften their hearts, giving them a desire to know Christ, so that He may grant them true joy and peace that only comes from the love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.


In His grace and mercy,
The Japan Mission Team