Visas and Aliens
Yesterday we were able to obtain our three year visa. This is such a blessing because now we can purchase cell phones, open a bank account and much more. The first step after having our new residency status was a … Continued
The Church Universal
Yesterday we had the opportunity to worship at Nisshin Church. What a beautiful picture of the universal church. It was beautiful to stand side by side with our Japanese brothers and sisters and worship our Great God. Our Next Steps … Continued
We’ve Arrived!
We are officially in Nagoya! We arrived around 6pm and were met by our team member Peter. After a lot of interesting packing we were able to load Peter’s van and all cram in. Tight squeeze! We were exhausted and … Continued
Carter Update – We’re Off
This past week has been quite the whirlwind, but we have loved being able to meet with so many of our Virginia friends and family. We had a sweet time worshipping Sunday at Grace and a special commissioning time. We … Continued
Carter Update – Pre-Departure
Travel Dates and Visas We are scheduled to leave for Nagoya, Japan on Tuesday March 29. Our first week will be spent setting up cell phones, insurance, bank accounts, etc. We heard back about our visas early this week from … Continued
Carter Update – Tickets & Visas
We have bought our tickets for March 29, 2011. Praise God for his provision! Currently we are set to go on the 29th. We have not heard back about our long term visas. Although these are not necessary to still … Continued
Earthquake/Tsunami Update
As many of you have heard Japan was hit in the early hours of the morning (EST) today by a 8.9 magnitude earthquake. Following the earthquake a tsunami hit the northern shore of Japan. As you can imagine this is … Continued
Carter Ministry Update – February 2011
All is in God’s Providence We recently spoke at a Mission’s conference in Athens, GA. At this conference there was a Japanese man presenting about Japan. This was a unique situation in that this Japanese man is not a Christian. … Continued
Carter Ministry Update – January 2011
On the Mission Front… We continue to be encouraged by the stories from our teammates in Japan about how God is working there in the lives of the Japanese. There continue to be baptisms and people who come to outreach … Continued
Carter Ministry Update – December 2010
From the Field… Michiyo*, a Japanese Christian in Nagoya, was diagnosed with a tumor on her lung this past summer. She is a young woman and everyone was shocked when she received this news. There were, of course, tears and … Continued