October Prayer Letter

by | Oct 3, 2012 | Ministry News

Hi everyone,

I hope you are doing well.  This Canadian is certainly enjoying the cooler weather here in Nagoya as summer turns to fall.  I don’t know about you, but for me September went by really quickly.  Life is busy, but as always there is a lot to be thankful for.  Please join me in praising God for His blessings and praying for our ministry in Japan.

Praise:

1. The end of August marked 10 years since my first time in Japan!

2. We had 3 new people come to English Cafe in early September.

3. On September 15, we had a party for my English students. 18 people took part, without about half being un-churched.  Some good conversations took place, lots of great food was eaten, and everyone had a great time.

4. This Sunday we had a Music Festival at our church, and we had several visitors in spite of the fact that there was a typhoon on the way. I was really thankful, too, that one of my un-churched English students, an elderly jazz musician, took part.

5. I’ve gotten into the swing of things with the Christian manga assistant job. I’m thankful for this opportunity, and enjoying the experience.

Prayer Requests:

1. This month’s English Cafe is this Friday.  Please pray for good attendance and conversations. Please also pray for my regular weekly English classes.

2. Next Wednesday (10/10) I lead worship at prayer meeting.

3. Oct. 13-14 I’m scheduled to do youth/English ministry at Shizuoka Church again.

4. On Oct. 15-21 I’ll be travelling to the GP Asia Area Retreat.

5. October 27 I’m scheduled to help lead youth group at Nagoya-Higashi Church. In recent months, lots of things have gotten in the way of this “monthly” ministry. Please pray that I can maintain a good connection there and have an impact on these teens.

Thank you for partnering with me in our ministry in Japan!  I couldn’t do this without your support!

– Robin

August 2012 Prayer Letter

by | Aug 6, 2012 | Ministry News

Hi everyone,

I hope you’re all having a great summer.  I know I am!  August started out with a week’s vacation, thus the lateness of this prayer letter.  I had a great time in Aomori, and now am getting back into the swing of things in Nagoya.

A lot has been going on! Here are some highlights…

On July 15, I was at Immanuel Shizuoka Church, where we held a kids’ outreach event, and 16 kids showed up.  We played games, sang songs, and ate ice cream, and I had the chance to share a short message about God’s love.  These are all kids who don’t normally come to the church, so I’m thankful that so many showed up.  Pray that we can continue to build good relationships with them in the months to come.

On July 22, we held a slightly late Canada Day party at my church in Nagoya, as our summer English Club event.  We had a guest Canadian musician and lots of Canada-themed fun. There was great turn-out: about 40 people total, 14 of whom were from guests who don’t normally attend the church. This included a few of my English students. Praise God that spiritual bridges are being built in Nagoya!

On July 29 and 30, I ministered at Immanuel Toyota Church’s two-day VBS for kids. This event had a smaller attendance, only 5 kids.  But I got to teach 3 messages them and really interact with them and share God’s love.  It was a great two days.

Tomorrow I leave for youth camp in Nagano, where I’ll be playing on the worship team.  Please pray for this week’s youth camp, as teens from all over Japan gather together; and for next week’s Youth Station — an event aimed at young adults taking place in Tokyo — which I’m also taking part in.

As always, thanks for your prayers and support! I really couldn’t do all this without all of you in my corner!

– Robin

July 2012 Prayer Letter

by | Jul 3, 2012 | Ministry News, Uncategorized

Hi everyone,

I hope you are having a great summer! Here in Japan we’re coming to the end of the rainy season and entering the super hot and humid mid-summer.  July and August are once again going to be my busiest time of year, so I’d really appreciate your prayers!  Please pray for safe travels, good health and effective ministry!

Here are some praise and prayer notes…

Praise Notes:

• Four people were baptised at my church on Sunday!

• Our monthly English Cafe has grown to the point where I’ve had to ask for help. Fortunately I found a fellow-Canadian English teach willing to pitch in.

Prayer Requests:

• English Cafe this Friday night, July 6.

• Worship leading at prayer meeting, July 11.

• My ministry in Shizuoka, July 15.

• English Club “Canada Day” event on July 22.

• Youth group at Nagoya-Higashi Church, July 28.

• Kids’ Day Camp in Toyota July 29 & 30.

• July 31 – Aug. 6 — A much-needed vacation!

• Youth & young adult events in August.

Thank you so much for praying and giving, so that I can be in Japan to be a part of what God is doing here!

– Robin

 

Prayer Letter – June 2012

by | Jun 1, 2012 | Ministry News

Hi everyone,

Thank you for your prayers this past month!

Earlier in the month, I took my second monthly trip to Shizuoka to do kids’ ministry with the Immanuel Church there.  We had fewer kids over all this time, but we also had 5 new faces, so I was thankful for that.  Please pray that some of these kids will begin to come to the church more consistently (not just at our monthly special events) so that the pastors and church members can build good relationships with them and disciple them for Jesus.  

My next trip to Shizuoka is the weekend of June 9.  Please pray for my continuing ministry there.

Back in Nagoya, this past Sunday, we had another English Club event. To be honest, I was a little disappointed that there were so few of my regular students there, or other guests from outside the church.  But we did have some people show up who are new to the church and not-yet Christians.  

Pray that some of the seeds sown through the message, music and fellowship will take root.

Tonight I am hosting our monthly English Cafe, a casual time of conversation practice.  At May’s Cafe, we had a new couple show up, which I was glad to see.  They really seemed to connect well and be interested in coming back. Please pray for this monthly outreach — that good relationships will be built and that conversations will turn to Christ.

Thanks again for being a part of my ministry here in Japan!  I couldn’t do this without you all your prayers and financial support.

Hugs,

– Robin