by Whitey | Dec 7, 2007 | Ministry News, Weekly Re-Cap
I’m writing today from my friends’ house in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Here’s some bullet points re-capping the week in life and ministry-related stuff:
- My Certificate of Eligibility arrived yesterday, basically meaning I’ve got the OK to work in Japan.
- Since I finally had my COE, I mailed my visa application this morning. Should be back to me in less than two weeks. Here’s hoping.
- I posted a new podcast last night (see previous post).
- I’ve started the final module of my TESL course. Should be wrapped up by next week.
- I’ve got a quote in my email inbox for a plane ticket to Nagoya (from Bangor ME, through Detroit MI) for a really good price, and I’m pretty sure I’ll book it; it’s got me flying out on the 28th.
- My car is for sale. I’ve also got an Apple iBook G3 for sale, if anyone wants a slightly old but still good laptop computer. Also lots of comics, mostly Marvel, from the 90’s. There’s lots of stuff I’ll need to leave behind, so might as well pawn some off.
- I’m really looking forward to spending Christmas at home and New Years in Japan!
That’s a wrap for this week; see you next time.
by Whitey | Dec 3, 2007 | Ministry News
The following is a copy of an email I sent out this morning to my supporters. I share it here for those of you who aren’t on the mailing list:
Dear friends, family and supporters,
I’ve been waiting a LONG time to write this email! I received word the other day from Global Partners that my support raising is now complete!
I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of you who have been praying, giving, and committing to keep on giving! Not only are my financial faith promises all in, there are also over 600 people on my prayer partners list! I couldn’t have gotten this far without you, and I can’t do what God wants me to do without your continued prayer and support! So thank you for being on my team!
I’m hoping to make the trip to Nagoya, Japan sometime between Christmas and New Years day, so that I can ring in the new year there. In order for this to happen, I need two things: a visa and a plane ticket. Please pray that all the little details will be worked out on time — in God’s timing!
I’ll be sure to send out another email before take off time, but in the meantime, feel free to check out the website for the latest news and updates (www.japanlog.wordpress.com).
Thanks again and God bless you all!
Merry Christmas!
– robin
by Whitey | Dec 1, 2007 | Ministry News
Sorry for the lack of a weekly re-cap yesterday, but I was away at a wedding. The good news is that while I was away an email was sent to me from GP HQ, officially giving me financial release to go to Japan! In other words, my support raising is complete for this term and I’m free to go to Japan as soon as possible!
Please pray that my visa application goes quickly and smoothly, that I can get a good flight at the right time for a decent price, and that I’ll get all the other little things on my to-do list done before it’s time to go. I’m still hoping to land in Nagoya in time to ring in the new year.
by Whitey | Nov 28, 2007 | Ministry News
The paperwork I need for my visa application is finally on its way from Japan! Once I have that, I can apply for my visa, which should be a one or two week process. AND… I’m expecting word from GP this week about my support numbers, officially giving me the “go”. It’s all coming together…
by Whitey | Nov 14, 2007 | Ministry News
Approximate Amount Remaining: $9,445 — that’s only about 39 people at $20 per month! Please pray with me for the rest of the faith promises to come in quickly. If you can help out financially as well, check out the Support Info page and sign up. Thank you!
by Whitey | Oct 7, 2007 | Ministry News
Hi all — I’m heading back to NB first thing tomorrow morning — about a 10-hour drive. Please pray for me if you think of it. Now, for example, would be a good time. Probably most of you will be reading this tomorrow while I’m already on the way, anyway.
The trip has been an enjoyable and, I think, productive one. Looking forward to getting home, though, and back into some semblance of a routine. More later. Good night.
