Photo of the Week: Mountains
It’s no secret I’m in love with the mountains of Japan. Looking at this, how could anyone wonder why? (Taken from atop mount Sengatake in Mie prefecture, January 2016.)
Prayer Letter for May 2017
Hi everyone,
I’ll keep it short this month since I just sent out a full newsletter a couple weeks ago. If you missed that, please follow the link below to check it out:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_HFtReSrjVRREZ0MExiZ2tNcjg
This is a holiday week in Japan, so things are pretty quiet, but for me it’s just the calm before the storm, as May is the beginning of my busy season. I always need people praying but I’d especially appreciate them during the spring and summer. Here are some specific May events to pray about:
- 5/9 — Mission-related meetings in Tokyo
- 5/10 — Worship leading at prayer meeting in Nagoya
- 5/14 — Preaching and music ministry at Itabashi Immanuel Church in Tokyo
- 5/21 — Preaching and music ministry at Nirayama Immuanuel Church
- 5/28 — English Bible study in Nagoya
Thank you and God bless!
– Robin
Photo of the Week: Samurai & Sakura
A samurai statue under the shade of a Sakura (cherry blossom) tree. April 2017.
This week’s photo is a bit of a change, as it was shot analogue, not digital, using my Holga toy camera. I like the unpredictability and imperfection you get with a Holga, including light leaks and discolouration. There’s something warm and friendly and fun about it.
Photo of the Week — Nagoya Castle Sakura
If you saw my recent newsletter, you’ll recognize this photo. Taken earlier this month, this is what Nagoya Castle looks like during the short-lived cherry blossom season. Lovely, isn’t it?
Sumo Surprise! (Photo of the Week)
Last summer, I went with a student and another guy to see some sumo wrestlers training together outside a local temple where they were staying. These were lower-ranking guys, but still pretty powerful, and interesting to watch up close. What’s surprising to some is that it’s not always the biggest wrestler who’s the most powerful.