Preaching via Live Stream
This week I was able to preach at my father’s church via Live Stream. Pray for churches across America as they adjust to new technology!
Opening Ceremony – Nagoya Ministry Center
On September 16 we held the Opening Ceremony for the Nagoya Ministry Center. We had over 100 people tour the building and participate in the ceremony. Check out the remodel before and after slideshow!
Expanding Space for an Expanding Ministry – The Sign
As part of the tax exemption application we needed to put a sign on the new ministry center building. Our intern designed the sign, we had a company print the sign and we had it hung on our “Fixer Upper.” … Continued
“Expanding Space for an Expanding Ministry” – Update
We have finalized the packet to send out to the entire denomination to raise bonds in Japan! This was quite a project and we are thankful for help from the Japan Partnership Mission staff and the Shiga Church Staff for … Continued
“Expanding Space for an Expanding Ministry” Update
We are excited to update we have reached approximately $125,000 in pledges out of the $250,000 we are trying to raise. Please click to see the new brochure we have created and please pray about pledging towards this one time … Continued
Kyuushuu Kumamoto Earthquake Update
We are safe and did not feel any of the earthquakes from Southern Japan. MTW is accessing the situation and is partnering with local Presbyterian Churches on collecting supplies and sending an initial team Monday. Currently our contact in southern Japan is … Continued
Our First Package from Home
I think these pictures convey how we all felt. Thanks Grace Presbyterian!
Reunited Again
We don’t normally take selfies, but since we are finally reunited after a long month apart we thought we better document the day.
Ordination
Last Saturday I went before Presbytery and I am excited to announce I have been approved for ordination. This opens a new chapter in our ministry and will greatly assist me as I minister to the Japanese. There will be … Continued