It was great to see so many friends from the past two church planting networks as well as some neighborhood friends the other night. They came to say goodbye and see if we were selling any stuff they could use. As a result we only have 3 items left to sell!!! Thank you very much!
God is doing so many things to help and encourage us as we pack, say goodbye, and prepare in many other ways for our upcoming trip to America. Thank you for your prayers!

Japanese wedding grand finale

Today I performed my last wedding in Japanese in awhile. I have really seen God work through these ceremonies both with the couples getting married and some of the musicians and staff I have worked with. What a joy to see some enter into an eternal relationship with the Living Christ and for others to embark on the road to knowing Him who has sought them! In the picture above the lady on the far right told me she just got baptized and wants to attend one of the churches we've been workign with. The other two are thinking about joining her through a number of conversations we've had between weddings.

In the top photo, the lady on the far left asked me today for the contact missionary of one of our missionaries who is teaching conversational English and English Bible study at a church planting location. She told me she wants to attend.