The Ultimate Summer BBQ

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Through relationships at our church Cathalain met another American who came to Japan as a missionary. While serving she met her husband, a Japanese man, who is currently a pastor at a church in a town south of Nagoya. For … Continued

Speak Speak Speak

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Today our classes had the opportunity to talk with some first year students from a local university. Although this was their first day of summer vacation they chose to give up their time to talk with us “foreigners.” We had … Continued

Family News

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For those who aren’t quite reading Japanese the literal translation is, “Belly in baby I have”. This sticker is actually the sticker they give pregnant women in Japan to identify themselves. The idea is to help people around know you … Continued

Kid’s Gospel Finale

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Kid’s Gospel Week ended on Friday, but Saturday a performance was given for friends and family. After the performance the Church is transformed into a Summer Festival with various game booths, food booths, and even the annual “Running of the … Continued

Kid’s Gospel Week

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This week, 7/24-7/28, Nisshin Church is holding it annual Kid’s Gospel Week. This year there are 55 participants from 3 years old to 6th grade. There are over 30 volunteers from the church helping make this week possible. Pray for … Continued

Time with Grandparents

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In July we were blessed with a visit from Cathalain’s parents for two weeks. This enabled Cathalain and I to take a mini three day vacation to Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. We had a great time relaxing, … Continued

Quarter 4 Complete!

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We love to celebrate the end of one quarter and the beginning of another at language school.  This is my 201 Class at the traditional everyone goes to celebrate after graduation!  I am so thankful for my time at language … Continued

Costco and Friends

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Today I was able to go with two language school friends and venture to the new Costco in Kyoto. For us Costco is a 2.5 hour+ drive with very expensive tolls, around $100 round trip. (My friends and I also … Continued

Another Quarter Complete

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This week we finished our 4th quarter in language school!! At the end of every quarter the class goes out to eat together. This time our classes went to Okinomiyaki. There really is no food in America to compare it … Continued