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

Canada Day Party

by | Aug 6, 2012 | Uncategorized

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This is my friend and fellow Canadian John Janzen, with his backup singer Shion, at our July 22 (late) Canada Day party. Good times!

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

 

Psalm 144

by | Jun 29, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized

"Lord, what are human beings that you care for them,
    mere mortals that you think of them?
4 They are like a breath; 
    their days are like a fleeting shadow."

(Psalm 144:3)

Our human lives are short and fragile.  In a unimaginably huge universe, we are pretty small, weak and seemingly insignificant.  But God is thinking of us.  God — eternal, creator, all-powerful — is thinking of us.  Of me.  Of you.  

Today I'm reminded of God's great love. That He is on my side.  That I am not alone.  Thank You, Lord.

Psalm 143

by | Jun 27, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized

“Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you.
Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.” (Psalm 143:8 NLT)

It’s through trust that we experience love. It’s through surrender that we find direction. Lord Jesus, today I choose to trust in You. I give myself to You. Please fill me with Your love, and show me where to walk this day. Amen.