HELLO! GOMBOW WAH! from Japan.
Some blessings that we have had is that Andy and Alice samoneem :] got here safely. It is such a big encouragement to see them here safe and sound. On the other hand, we were really sad to see Pastor Young go today. He has been such a good shepherd and teacher to us this past week, but we know that you guys really missed him too! We continue to pray for his safe return to you guys and I hope you are encouraged to hear his experience and blessings during the trip.
On another note, We finished our first week of school today. God has been continuing to pour out blessings and giving us cute children to love. We are so thankful for God's sovereignty. He only gives us as much as we can handle and he shows us his glory daily. Our God is great. ( no sarcasm at all, he really is)
Also, we went out to eat at the sushi go round.(all you can eat sushi) for the first time the other night. It was everything we hoped for. One thing we realized is that fruit here is very expensive. We found $120 dollar melons, mangos, and grapes. The watermelons are $40-80. The standard of living here is quite high, everything is so expensive. The smallest bill they have is $10 and the rest are coins.
I wanted to encourage you guys with some quotes that have stuck in my mind:
"Do you want to live forever?
all the children scream YES!!~
Did you know that Jesus will allow you to live forever if you believe in him.
Do you believe in him?
all the children scream YES!!~" P.Young's Sermon Today
"Show not just general love but christ's love" Andy
"God will meet you where you are." Andy
Last thing I wanted to share with you guys is the appreciation the church has for us to come here and teach English. The church congregation shared with us the struggle and hardship of evangelizing to the people here in Japan. They shared that Japanese people do not get to know each other or make relationships without having a "context." (meaning a specific purpose) This makes it really hard for a church goer to share their faith and evangelize with folks you dig? Therefore, this small english camp gives them the "context" to share the beautiful gospel with the parents and children through English!
ok that is all for tonight for me, we miss you guys very much!
your brother in Christ,
Sam
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Praise God! Continue to work out of your love for the Lord. Our task is to help Tomei Church preach the gospel of Christ so that the people of Japan may respond to His call. It can be difficult at times to see if what you are doing is making a difference. The point is that EVERYTHING we do, we should do for the point of making a difference. Just be faithful to the Lord, love the church, love the children, PRAY FOR JAPAN, and our sovereign Lord will take care of the rest. I miss you guys too! I swear I'll try out the P90X in the near future! : ) Still stuck in O'Hare. It's pouring rain. Hopefully I'll get home soon. Had a great talk with a person next to me about Christ! May His Name reign forever!
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