April 16, 2012

We are in the Narita Airport Waiting to Board our Flight Home - What a fabulous trip!  This will be quick because I will probably have to run to make the plane.

Yesterday we went to church at New Life Christ Church.  Alynne and I met with Megumi and Chiharu, who were summer students at HRA 8 years ago.  Megumi drove for 4 hours to come and see us and she brought her mother, Yoshiko whom I met in Osaka on a previous trip.  These connections can be powerful.  Who knows what will come of our touching someone today.  Megumi is seriously thinking of coming to Canada to attend post secondary school.

 Yoshiko, Chiharu and Megumi

See you all tomorrow! 

April 12, 2012

Cherry Blossom Picnic - Yesterday we celebrated cherry blossom season.  Sarah Imashioya and her youngest daughter, Natsuke, took us to the former Expo 1970 sight which is now a large park.

We ate lunch under a canopy of cherry blossoms, along with hundreds of other people who brought their bento lunches and enjoyed the fabulous weather and the breathtaking scenery.

What a treat!

In the evening we met with Pastors Joel and Kelly Kaylor, who pastor a church here in Osaka.  We were able to share Highroad's story with them and leave them information about our international student programs.

Today we are off to visit KIU, Kyoto International University Academy.

 Alynne and Kit with our new friends from Kyoto International University Academy

Thanks for remembering us in your prayers.  We have had a busy schedule, but are full of energy and ready to take on each new task. 

April 10, 2012

On Our Way To Osaka - This morning we left Yokkaichi for a three train trip to Osaka.  We met with Pastor Nobu and his administrator Caleb at New Life Christ Church and shared about Highroad Academy.  Pastor Nobu is a graduate of Portland Bible College.  I have to give a big shout out to PBC, I have met so many PBC grads here in Japan that are leaders in their churches, Pastors, youth Pastors, worship leaders, a force to be reckoned with!  Way to go PBC grads!  Tomorrow we are going to have a day off!  The first since we arrived in Japan.

         
 When we arrived at New Life Christ Church there was a Mom's Gospel Choir practice in session.  We were able to visit with the ladies and have lunch with them.  I made a video of them on my iPad which everyone thought was really funny!