Busy Week Brain Dump

Here’s what going on:

1. I had a cold last week and ended up taking the night off from leading worship Wednesday night at prayer meeting. So I’m doing it this week instead. Basically me and my pastor swapped spots.

2. I’m going to Sendai next week to volunteer with a group doing relief work there. I’ll post more details later in the week.

3. Because I’m going to Sendai next week, next week’s work needs to get done this week. Mainly getting ready for English Club at the end of the month, especially the message.

4. Still doing regular English classes this week too.

So it’s a full week. But not too much for me and Jesus. Prayers appreciated though, of you’re so inclined.

Nagoya Castle

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Got a friend who’s new in the area so I got to pay yet another visit to the local castle. Shot this on the phone while there.

Prepping for Next Sunday

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As I mentioned in my prayer letter, we’re having a 60th anniversary outreach event at my church next Sunday. As part of the event, guests will be able to check out the various ministries we have here, including my English ministry. I’ll be doing a demo of our kids’ program, and we’ll have a booth set up where people can get more info. I spent some time yesterday afternoon working on this poster with these two assistants. Thanks for the help, girls!

今度の日曜日、名古屋教会での感謝祭が行います。そのイベントには、子供の英会話クラスのデモクラスをする予定です。そして、英会話ミニストリーについてティスプレーもあるので、昨日このポスターを作りました。

Ezekiel 3

“But look, I have made you as obstinate and hard-hearted as they are. I have made your forehead as hard as the hardest rock! So don’t be afraid of them or fear their angry looks, even though they are rebels.” (Ezekiel 3:8, 9 NLT)

And now we see why Ezekiel need not be afraid. God gives him what he needs; or rather He makes him what he needs to be. And God can do the same for us. He calls us to be holy; He can make us holy. He leads us to a certain ministry; He can enable us to do it. He’s given us Himself, in the Holy Spirit.