Guess What...

Guess what...we're done.
Already done, today was our last day and it feels like the children just started to warm up to us
God is good! His love endures forever.

God safely delivered all of us through the camp. For me, it was encouraging to see familiar faces during the camp; continuing and building relationships that was started last year. These kids grow sooooo fast and they are sooooo cute, you can't help but just to love.

Camp ran pretty smoothly, it was physically draining dealing with younger children but during the time God provided us with extra strength to endure.
Although we were/are only a team of five, we had tremendous help from Tomei Church and the mothers. We had assistant teachers for each of our classes, delicious lunch from the mothers, and continual prayer from all you guys. We did what we can do, now we will continue to pray for God to move and change in the hearts of the children, the mothers, and the nation of Japan.

Did you know...
there are approximately 800,000 idols that the Japanese believe
and Christianity is merely just 1 of the 800,000.
Please pray that the people of Japan will know that God is the One and Only God. That this nation will come to know Christ.
Throughout the camp God taught us to love,



Please pray:

1. For our remaining time in Japan to be restful and fruitful
2. Safe travels (everyone is leaving on diffferent dates; Alice-Aug 2, Pastor Kim-Aug 3, Young Jin and Matthew-Aug 4, and Anne-Aug 5)
3. For our, KFPC Living Hope, continual partnership with Tomei International Christian Church
4. For the children and the families of the children to come to know Christ as their personal savior
5. For the nation of Japan to know our One and Only Living God

Japan Update

I was asked to do a short update... :D

- Pastor Young is leaving today...pray that he will have a safe trip back!

- The Japanese sushi is delicious

- Please pray for our children and their mothers...a couple of them came to Sunday service!

- The Japanese scenery is beautiful. (Rainbow bridge is especially beautiful)

- Please pray for Pastor Kim Shinho and this church. Pray that the church can reach out to Japan. Pastor Kim and the church has been so kind to us. We are overwhelmed with their generosity and love. :D

- Matt

First Day of Tomei English Camp!

Hello minnasan! Thank you very much for all your prayers thus far! God has continued to bless us during our first day of Tomei English Camp, and we are so grateful to have this opportunity to teach these brilliant, young kids. It is such a blessing to see many of the children from last year participate again with us! Please pray that all of them may be focused in their classes and continue to learn about God during these next 10 days.

Although our bodies are exhausted, we are strengthened just knowing that God is still working in His Kingdom here. We just hope that we can continue to be empowered by God's grace and mercy.

Also, we were able to wear yukatas (below) and go see the hanabi (fireworks) to celebrate the beginning of summer! Japan is a rich country filled with emptiness and thirst for a purpose and a need for God. Let us pray that our fellow brothers and sisters here will stay encouraged and continue to take an active role in bringing these families into faith! :)

Thank you once again!

In a few hours...

Our team will be heading to Japan in just a few hours!
Praise God for the answered prayers and grace he has already lavished on our team. He reminds us of his goodness again and again.

As we are traveling, please continue to pray for the health and unity of the team.

More updates will be made as we arrive and serve so be sure to check the blog!

With hearts of praise at 4am,
The Japan Mission Team

Yes, we are going back!

2009 Japan Mission Team

[Pastor Young Choi, Alice Kim, Matthew Paek, Anne Park, and Young Jin Yang]

"My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place incense and pure offerings will be brought to me, because my name will be great among the nations," says the Lord Almighty.

[Malachi 1:11, TNIV]

We are going back to Japan in order to proclaim the love that surpasses all knowledge and to share the joy of salvation.

Statistics still say less than 1% of Japan's population claim to be Christian but we know God is faithfully continuing his work for the people of Japan. Although there are fewer workers going this year, He is calling more believers to go with us in prayer to carry out His will for this nation. As we earnestly seek to shine Christ in this dark country, we pray that you will join us in the effort of sharing and testifying that the Father has sent His Son to be the Savior of the world.

Please join us in prayer for:

• Prayerful and compelling hearts for the people of Japan (including yours)
• Hearts of love that will clearly exemplify God through our activities
• Growth by serving and loving one another.

In Christ alone,
The Japan Mission Team

[Missions Support Letter]
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