JEMS Missionaries in Nagoya, Japan
The Pastor’s wife and I talked ourselves into going to Costco opening weekend. What were we thinking???!!! Actually we had a blast, but boy was it crowded! Welcome Costco! Nagoya has been waiting for you very patiently… The first three … Continued
In July some friends and I went to a craft fair. At the craft fair I picked up two leather book covers. Unfortunately leather working is not my specialty so like all wise people I mailed them to mom. She … Continued
Costco is almost open…one more month!!
Our newest family photo!
Some short term missionaries (6 week) were visiting our church for the day. Unfortunately since we are in the middle of our renovation there isn’t a ton going on during the week. Thankfully, a woman in the church offered to … Continued
The renovation is coming along! (The other picture is about 20 minutes before worship to show the place we are meeting. It is really three rooms opened up to form a space for worship. So thankful for the family who … Continued
This week I went to a craft fair with the Pastor’s wife and a friend who has been bringing her daughter to some of the church outreach events. The convention hall was packed, but I was the only Westerner in … Continued
Well, the “old” church. Starting in July Shiga Church as started a renovation project. The church facilities are not only old, but have been dangerous for children. The church members decided enough was enough and have raised enough money to … Continued
How do you get around in a big city with two kids? Well, by bicycle of course. 🙂 Good thing it has a little “assist.” (Basically a little extra push powered via a battery pack.
There are times when I think Japan is really a cool place to live. In Japan there are about a zillion vending machines and I saw the new summer cola flavors have been introduced. Every year companies test new flavors … Continued