Our family is growing up…at least in stature! We hope they’re growing other ways, too. 🙂
Wow. I haven’t updated this blog in a couple months! Sorry about that. Life has been moving right along — homeschool, projects, coffee shop, Bible studies, Kumamoto Bible School, music events.
December always opens opportunities to share the real meaning for Christmas. On December 2, we shared a Christmas gathering with my once-a-month English conversation class.
English class
One more pic!
I was able to explain two Christmas carols that had lots of Christmas meaning included in them. I wrote each lady a note in a Christmas card in which I urged them to pursue Christ.
Keiko (who lives with us) was able to help Sue (our co-worker) with her Christmas kids’ event on December 10. They had 12 elementary students from Sue’s neighborhood.
Our evening Bible study group that meets in Kumamoto City held a Christmas event on December 17. About 30 people came, a good number unsaved. We sang carols, played Christmas charades, had a Christmas flashcard story for the kids, had a Christmas quiz, and listened to Norman share why Christmas is important and remembered all around the world. Good food ended the party, but people hung around to talk and fellowship for a total of four hours! We had at least 2 newcomers, and everyone heard the gospel. (If you are wondering, the location was Marty’s preschool!)
Christmas party on the 17th
Flashcard story
Christmas message
Lots of fellowship
Marty and Chika in a festive spirit
Other happenings this month include Melodie’s first violin recital. She survived!
Melodie at her recital. She played several songs with a group ensemble, too.
Melodie had gotten a sewing machine for her birthday in July, and Norman had free time to help her sew her first project! Good job, Melodie! (and Norman!)
We still have a Christmas gathering scheduled for the 24th; and, of course, the 25th will be special. Keep those in your prayers, please.
We thank you for your thoughts and prayers this year. Thanks to each who has sent us cards, gifts, and support. We couldn’t be here without all of you! We wish you all a merry Christmas and Happy New Year!