February Prayer Letter

by | Feb 1, 2018 | Ministry News

Hi everyone,

I hope you all had a good January. This past month I’ve been getting back into the swing of things and trying to plan for the rest of the year in the midst of many unknowns. Your continuing prayers are appreciated as I navigate a year of many changes. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, please check out the newsletter I sent last month, which you may have missed:

Click HERE to view/download my first newsletter of 2018.

Last Sunday was my final visit to Kyoto-Nishi Immanuel Church, where I’ve been filling in every-other-month for fellow GP missionary Andrea Swarthout, leading their English Bible study. This time I also got to preach in their morning service. There are a number of seekers attending their English program and even Sunday worship, so please remember them in your prayers. Andrea is planning to be back from Partnership Development in April, so pray for her support raising and travel safety too.

Meanwhile, I’m still working with immigration to extend my work visa to stay in Japan this year. Please pray for the rest of the process to go smoothly, as there have been some delays and bumps on the road this time.

Here are some ministry dates in February to pray for:

  • 2/2 — English Cafe
  • 2/8 — English Bible study 1
  • 2/14 — Leading worship at prayer meeting
  • 2/18 — English Bible study 2

Thank you for your prayers and support for our ministry here in Japan!

– Robin

Photo of the Week

by | Jan 18, 2018 | Photos

If you saw the newsletter I posted last week, you’ve already seen this photo. It was taken in Miyajima last August, and features a lovely sunset sky behind a the famous red gates and a silhouetted friend of mine.

This is my second week back in Japan after my Canadian holiday, and I almost totally forgot to get back to doing weekly photo blog posts here. So we’re late this week, but hopefully back on schedule next.

Snow-Covered Leaves (photo of the week)

by | Dec 12, 2017 | Photos

Nakamura Park in Nagoya, February 2016. Shot with my Holga film camera in black and white. This will probably my last weekly photo for 2017, and since it’s the Christmas season, I tried to find something seasonally appropriate. A rare Nagoya snowfall seemed to fit the bill.

December Dispatch (prayer letter)

by | Dec 1, 2017 | Ministry News

Hi everyone,

Thank you for your prayers throughout November!

Recently we’ve been having some really productive conversations about the future of GP’s ministry here in Japan. Please continue to pray for God’s leading as we discuss a couple of potential projects that will help us build a bigger platform here. I’d also ask you to be in prayer for the busy Christmas season. Christmas is a popular holiday even here in Japan where it’s technically not even a holiday, let alone a religious one. It’s a great opportunity for churches to reach out with the love of Jesus.

Now for some specific praise and prayer points…

November Praise Points:

  • Safety and health through many travels and meetings.
  • I no longer have to wear a cast on my toe.
  • A productive visit with our regional director.
  • Good English Bible studies in Nagoya and Kyoto.

December Prayer Points:

  • 12/1 — English Cafe in Nagoya
  • 12/9-10 — Preaching, music & kids ministry in Yamaguchi
  • 12/13 — Leading worship at Nagoya prayer meeting
  • 12/17 — More preaching & Christmas ministry in Gifu
  • 12/17 — Nagoya Church Christmas event (without me)
  • 12/21 — Christmas party for my kids English class
  • 12/24-1/6 — Christmas vacation in Canada!

Again, thank for you continuing prayers and financial support! I hope you have a great Christmas season wherever you are!

– Robin