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To God Alone Be the Glory
Three years ago, during my first mission trip to Japan, I met this day laborer in the streets of Nishinari. This man wheels a very large cart around everyday- which from the outside appears to be filled with trash, but in reality, it is actually filled with all of his life’s belongings and possessions. I…
I have fantastic news brothers and sisters in Christ! My Pastor has began a weekly Bible study in the exact civic building that our church in Nishinari will be planted in! It is with great pleasure that I can say that these are the true first fruits of the church that I have set out…
Pouring into these children, whether they be Japanese, half-Japanese, or non-Japanese missionary kids, has been an extreme privilege. Each Sunday has been filled with amazing encounters and growth in the Lord for each of these little ones. These are the future generation of Christian leaders of Japan and being able to pour into them, teach…
Home visits are an important practice in the body of Christ! I am so glad to see that my home church here in Japan also practices home visits in order to minister to those who are either not able to make it to church or to those who are seeking extra pastoral care. Pastor Yasutaka…
Please find a news article I translated from Japanese below, which talks about a Japanese Christian woman who was ministering in Nishinari and was murdered for the work that she was doing here. I found out about this case when I was doing street ministry the other day, as a man I was ministering to…
In case you didn’t know, Lifted Vision Ministry is all about Street Evangelism! With hearts for the disadvantaged, broken and homeless, we hit the streets of Nishinari to share the love of Christ and His saving gospel of reconciliation! As a team of four, this made the largest street evangelism team we have had since…
Greetings everyone! The work of the Lord continues in Japan! God blessed us as we did open air evangelism in the streets of Nishinari! This time we were in a team of three! The three of us made quite the dynamic team: Pastor Yasutaka led us through the slum with expertise and wisdom. Pastor Satochi…
Greetings friends and family in Christ! I wanted to give an update to those of you who have been praying for A-san and interceding for her salvation! (If you don’t know who A-san is, please look back and read the blog post called, “Church in Japan & Children’s Ministry!”). Well everyone: I have the best…
Today I’d like to give an update on the location where the Lord has sent me; the most dangerous slum in all of Japan. Nishinari. I’m finding that the status of Nishinari since I was last here is much more dire than ever before. More people are on the streets, homeless, hungry and in need…
My first Sunday service in Japan was certainly blessed! It was a privilege to be back and see my Japanese church family after almost three years! Each week, I will be attending the 2nd service at church, then after, with Pastor’s Yasutaka Sensei and Junko Sensei, will be driving to another location to serve in…
Hello faith-filled family in Christ! I pray this message finds you well and that you are abounding in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ! Today’s mission update will hopefully clue you in on the spiritual status of Osaka, Japan where I am stationed serving as a full-time missionary! Now as you may know already,…
Despite not being in Japan for almost 3 years, upon arrival here, I truly feel an overwhelming and tangible peace deeply rooted in my heart from the get-go. Just like that, Japan has instantly become my new home. I pray that as I truly commit and submerge myself completely into the ways and customs of…
Hello dear ones, Thank you all so much for your fervent prayers for me as I made the big journey to Japan! From traveling mercies, to safety and provision; I’m pleased to say that God has certainly delivered, as He always does! I have arrived in Japan safely and without a hitch! All the glory…
