[wpvideo SGTsPkGR] Shot last Tuesday (Oct. 5 ‘10) at Oasis21 in Nagoya.
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A Japanese woman once explained why a Japanese would be reluctant to… accommodate a friendship with an expatriate. “If he asks you how long you intend to live in Japan and you say, ‘Ten years,’ you think that’s a really long time. But to...
Home
Because it’s been over a week since my arrival, I thought I should post a quick update. First of all, for those of you who don’t follow my Twitter for Facebook: Yes, I’ve safely arrived in Japan. I arrived back in Nagoya on Saturday night, September...
September Prayer Letter
Hi everyone, Good news! My visa has been approved and my plane ticket purchased. I am scheduled to return to Japan this Friday, September 3. Please pray with me for the last minute details, goodbyes, and a safe trip back to Japan. Thanks so much for all your prayers...
ETA
Today I recieved my Certificate of Eligibility — that all-important document I have been waiting for, that I can apply for my visa. So tomorrow I’m off to Ottawa (11-12 hour drive) to apply for my visa in person at the Japanese embassy. After that it...
August Update
Hi everyone,My home ministries for this term have come to an end after several months of busy travel, ministry and support raising. I’ve lost track of just how many places I’ve been and churches I’ve connected with since January, but I’m...
Good News / Bad News
The good news: I’m back safely from my trip to the US — all the way to Delaware and back. This brings an end to my home ministries for the year. I have had a good time catching up with many friends and supporters over the past several months. But am glad...
Sufferin’ in Suffern
OK, I’m not suffering… but I AM in Suffern, NY… and trying unsuccessfully to be clever, it would seem. Here’s a list-form update of recent happenings: 1. I was at Beulah Camp for about a week, where I caught up with bunches of people, heard...
July Prayer Letter
Hi everyone,Good news! I’ve reached “financial clearance” status with Global Partners, meaning that my support is about where it needs to be and I’m on track to return to Japan in August. There are still a bunch of details to be worked out...
Good News!
I’ve received word today from Global Partners that I’ve reached “financial clearance” status, meaning essentially that I’ve reached my support raising goals. There are still a bunch of details to be worked out before I can actually buy a...