English Day Camp

This week we'll be running an English Day Camp. Our hosts have a heart for their neighbourhood and hope to run a camp for the children during Summer and Christmas holidays. We are going through 5 Canadian Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Birthdays and Easter) and teaching about who God is and our relationship with Him through bible stories. Please pray for the kids. None of them are Christians. Please pray for them and their families because they are the future of Japan.

2 weeks in Japan

NeaPolis Bible Chapel!!!














Impressed by the fellowship and devotion of this little church. After the service and lunch together, they spend the whole afternoon together. Some study the word, others sing or simply get into discussions.














We’ve been over whelmed by the hospitality of this little family. They are being subarashi (wonderful) hosts!!




















Dai Masaki’s daughter, Yuki.

We hosted a Canadian birthday party since the three of us had birthdays within a week of each other. Taught them pin the tail on the beaver. Above is Yurie and she won!!

Hikaru used to live with us (Steven and Andrea) in Toronto and at the time showed very little interest in God. Since then, we’ve seen her two times in Japan. Please pray for a soft heart and desire to know God.















Historic temple across the street from the chapel.

We wanted to spend time helping practically at Samaritan’s Purse in relief effort. Everyday we dig out dirt, clean and break walls down. During breaks, we have had may opportunities as a team of believers to talk to the home owners who are very interested in talking with us.

One of many houses that need to be demolished.

Andrea is the bestest and hardest worker ever.

Utogawa san (in the middle wearing a yellow top) has ask us how to pray and we pray everyday before we work. Today we gave her an abridged bible and gospel tract. Pray for this older couple and only survivors in their neighbourhood!

Apparently this was the only surviving tree among many that were washed away in the Tsunami.














This is in a small town where the Samaritan’s Purse is located in Sumita. We met these boys while they were playing soccer near our tents. When they cross the street they are taught to raise their hands like so:

Our next big event in Tokyo is our mini concert. We sang, had an open mic and engaged in spiritual discussion. It was be held at NeaPolis Bible Chapel and included a free meal. Arigato!! (Thank-you)

No pictures yet... coming soon.

We are currently spending the week at the Olympic Center, Tokyo. One of us is teaching English while the other two go sharing our faith at the local universities. We have found the university students open to conversation but often choose agnostisism. Please pray.

The church has strong fellowship but is small.

Please pray for our upcoming Music Night tomorrow at the train station. We hope for opportunites to share Jesus!

The man on the left is the elder at the local assembly, builds our schedule and helps us not get lost in Japan. He is one of two elders leading a small group of believers in a very dark place spiritually. Everyone on our team is gifted in music and mornings are a special time of praising God together.




















This is Mana. She is the youngest in our homestay family. Please pray for this family in Neapolis Church. There are no other children for them to play with. She's cute as a button and has stolen our hearts!














Some members of the church meeting our hosts' home for a anniversary celebration. The 3 Japanese women in the center of the picture are the only Christians in their family.














Andrea and Steven going strong on our day of traveling for more than 24 hours!




















Nelly enjoying the flight.

We made it! It's so good to be here after the intial stages of deciding, planning and not knowing what we were getting into!! Our first impressions have been very good ones. We have been very encouraged by the love of the believers here and their enthusiasm in having us join their efforts for the cause of Christ.

Preparing to Leave...

Three more days and I'm off to Japan - should be an interesting summer. Please pray for me and the work I have to do...