JEMS Missionaries in Nagoya, Japan
We have kicked off the second quarter of our English Outreach program! This quarter, we added three new preschool-aged students, bringing us to about 35 children across five different classes. We currently have an intern serving as our native English … Continued
So far, I have been able to visit 12 different churches over the past three months. Each visit has been different in the ways I have been able to serve the church, whether through preaching, teaching, setting up a display … Continued
Our prefecture is proudly hosting the 2026 Asian Games! Cathalain had the opportunity to attend two of the men’s basketball quarterfinal games at the new arena, just a 20-minute walk from our home. M and A were also able to … Continued
This past week, the Shiga Session and their wives invited Cathalain and me to lunch before our departure for America. Although one elder was unable to attend, it was a sweet time of fellowship as we reflected on the past … Continued
This is a recent picture after Sunday worship. One of the seminary students attending our church is going to intern at a church in Tokyo for two months during the summer. We heard an updated and prayed for her. Please … Continued
Ms. J has been attending our church for the past few years. Last year, she held an embroidery workshop and exhibited her beautiful work. This June, she asked if she could host another embroidery exhibition at the church, and we … Continued
Recently another missionary, Rachel Hughes, wrote about HMA, and while we do not agree on every detail, she expressed many of the same feelings missionaries often experience during this season. If you are interested, please take a moment to read her … Continued
Recently some women gathered for dinner at a Thai restaurant. One of the woman is a seeker and it was encouraging to see an older Christian woman praying for her after the dinner. We continue to pray for these powerful … Continued
We are so thankful for the Easter outreach. Over sixty children participated. Many were from either our English program or children at the park. These events are so great at connecting us to our community and more and more are … Continued
