We survived the Christmas Crush of events and responsibilities! It was rather too busy, so we hope to utilize our resources and time better next Christmas. However, the real meaning of Christmas was shared with new friends and acquaintances. We leave the results in God’s hands.

Christmas with the Community Children

Now it’s January, and life will hopefully return to some form of normal! It hasn’t been normal since our return from our mini-furlough, but there’s always hope!

We hosted an intern for 6 weeks from December to mid-January. Chris Singh is studying Teaching English as a Second Language in Spokane, WA, and he did his internship in Japan with us. It meant a lot of carting him around to volunteer to teach or observe different English classes and schools, but we hope we were able to encourage him spiritually in his walk with the Lord as well.

Chris opening a present at Christmas with the Smiths

Attendance has increased at our Bible study in Kumamoto City. A couple of new families have been coming regularly. We have seen God working in these people in recent weeks. Our biggest blessing was seeing one of them trust in Christ this month!

Some of the folks who attend Sunday evening Bible study

As always, we appreciate your prayers and support in so many ways. Keep it up, please!