Expectations

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Today Michael and I were able to go on a lunch date with Elisabeth. I insisted on Denny’s because I had never been to one in Japan. Michael warned me, but I didn’t listen. It is nothing like the American … Continued

July 4

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Every year a college group from Missouri comes to assist the college ministry at Nisshin. This year they sent a team close to where we live. For one outreach they held a July 4 party at the school’s cafe. We … Continued

Presbytery Sing Off

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Well, it isn’t quite a sing off, but every year the churches in the Presbytery gather together and each provide and update and sing a song/hymn.  This year Cathalain wasn’t feeling well so she didn’t participate in singing, but I … Continued

Preschool PTA Gathering

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It still amazes us that preschool has a Parent Teacher Association! Today we had one of the teacher’s father speak to us. He is a long term missionary in Thailand. Most families who attend the preschool are not Christian so … Continued

Mother’s Day

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Happy Mother’s Day! Today after worship the children sang a special song for mothers and passed out flowers. Praise God for all women on this day, who are mothers or not, who serve, love and help raise kids!

Rarity

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It is such a rarity to have something wrong in Japan so I felt we should document this moment. We ordered and paid for a double quarter pounder with cheese and only received a quarter pounder. We noticed once we … Continued