Photo of the Week — Sapporo Night
Odori Park in Sapporo, Japan, August 2015.
Photo of the Week : Tokyo Amusement
Somewhere in Tokyo, March 2015.
Photo of the Week: Matsumoto Castle
May 1, 2017. Matsumoto Castle is one of the biggest and most interesting Japanese castles I’ve been to. Unfortunately it was a bit of a grey and raining day, but we made the best of it anyway.
Photo of the Week: Tennoji
This week’s pic is of a very old-school neighbourhood, photographed in a very old-school way. Tennoji, Osaka, December 2016.
June Prayer Letter
Hi everyone,
Thanks for your prayers this past month. It was a busy one, with lots of travel, meetings, and a couple of preaching opportunities. I’m thankful for God’s protection and guidance.
The photo above is from my visit to the Immanuel Church in Nirayama, where I preached and led worship in English with the help of an interpreter. It’s a very small church, as you can see, but on the day of my visit there were six guests. One of the pastors told me by email later that two young girls who were visiting that day were showing an interest to putting their faith in Jesus. Please pray for these two girls and for the pastors as they follow up with them.
I’d appreciate your prayers as we enter the summer months. Here are some things going on in June you can pray for:
- 6/2 — English Cafe
- 6/3 — Hiking ministry
- 6/14 — Leading worship
- 6/18 AM — Preaching in Nagoya
- 6/18 PM — English Bible study
Again, thank you so much for your prayers and support!
– Robin
Look Up… WAY Up (photo of the week)
In contrast to last week’s ruins, here’s a look at the ultra modern side of Japan. This is the Abeno Harukas building in Osaka, said to be the tallest skyscraper in Japan. I shot this when I visited Osaka back in December 2016.
Only Walls Remain (Photo of the Week)
Shot at the Azuki Castle ruins in January 2016.
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.