Nagoya Summer
Nothing says summer like sumos and cicadas. Next to A’s nursery school one stable is practicing for the Nagoya tournament. Every summer sumos battle it out for 15 days in Nagoya. On my way home from taking A, I often … Continued
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Gunned Down
This is taken from Mustard Seed Network’s Facebook page in response to the murder of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe…. Former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe was assassinated in public while delivering a speech yesterday. The shock and grief … Continued
Babysitting
Recently with many missionaries returning to their home countries for the summer we have been asked to help fill in some gaps. This past week I was able to babysit for the staff’s kids who help with a city wide … Continued
The Economic Affects of Covid
This video is chilling. Pray as the church reaches out to those struggling from economic hardships due to Covid. Pray the church could be a light to the deep darkness felt by many!
Christmas Tree
A few years back Grace Presbyterian Church sent us a set of Jesse Tree Ornaments. This year we created a large Jesse Tree on the first floor of the Nagoya Ministry Center. It’s been great to watch as visitors engage … Continued
Sport’s Day
This is a picture of the Kid’s Sport’s Day at their Japanese Pre-School. It turned out a fellow missionary’s parents were also in town helping out. The crazy part is our parents go back many many years and worked in … Continued
Suicide Watch
Today across the country Japanese children headed back to school to start second semester after a six week summer vacation. On September 1st, when school starts up, and for the following week there is an abrupt spike in child suicides. … Continued
Sport’s Day
This past weekend was the Elementary School Sport’s Day. Although it was really hot we had a fun day and were grateful some of T’s old teachers came to cheer him on.