MTW Missionaries in Nagoya, Japan
Carter Update
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
Japan is interesting in the fact that even though less then 0.5% are professing Christians they LOVE to celebrate Christmas. The day after Halloween all the stores become filled with Christmas apparel and decorations. I was shocked when I walked … Continued
This month we were informed MTW has a donor willing to match dollar for dollar up to $25,000 for the Church Plant being planned for the Nagoya Area. This is excellent seed money for a national pastor/worker and space for … Continued
“You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down … Continued
The Persecuted Church When Japan ended its isolationist policies and opened the country to foreigners many came to Japan including the first missionaries. During this period Christianity grew and there was a revival happening in the hearts of the Japanese. … Continued
On Tuesday we met a Japanese friend in Nagoya who took us to see firsthand where Christians were tortured and persecuted. You won’t find this “attraction” in any English tourbook but our friend knew of the temple because her Jr. … Continued
“Till sin be bitter, Christ will not be sweet.” – Thomas Watson This past week during one of our Bible Studies with a Japanese family the father commented, “Ten days ago I realized I am a not a good person … Continued
It is hard to believe we have been in Japan for exactly one month. The Lord has answered SO many prayers and we are blessed to report many good things from this past month. Relief Update Our first full day … Continued
From Japan to the United States HAPPY EASTER! CHRIST HAS RISEN…HE HAS RISEN INDEED! The Lord blessed our day of worship in many ways. We began the day worshiping in our new church. (This was our third Sunday in Okazaki.) … Continued
This past Sunday we attended church for the second time in Okazaki. (This marks our third Lord’s Day in Japan.) We are blessed to have found a church that prays, read scripture, and sings song of praise and hymns. As … Continued