It's a gorgeous day here at Megumi Chalet in Karuizawa, Japan. The air is fresh, the flora is captivating, and the atmosphere is peaceful. As I pray and reflect this beautiful spring afternoon, I'm mindful of the importance of prayer.
This is a fresh season for A3 and I sense that in order to move forward in ministry we need your prayer. We see early signs of harvest in Japan as people are coming to Christ and emerging churches are multiplying. We are also poised for growth across Asia — looking to open a new country in SE Asia this fall and exploring new countries and regions in South Asia.
This fresh season in ministry comes with a spiritual counterforce as well. Many in our mission family, including my own immediate family, are facing immense personal challenges. Thus, we need your prayer support!
Teams from Kings Harbor Church and Evergreen Baptist Church are leading us toward this much needed prayer focus. Kings Harbor in worship and children's ministry and Evergreen in powerful prayer!
Team from Evergreen Baptist Church, San Gabriel Valley
Rev. Cory Ishisa, former pastor of EBC-SGV
Rev. Cory Ishida, from Evergreen Baptist Church - San Gabriel Valley, is teaching us from his own life experience and from the Word of God about the power of prayer and how it can be a healing force in our lives and ministry. We trust that his teaching and the fruit of both Evergreen and Kings Harbor's investment this week will set a foundation for the upcoming year and for the Harvest in Asia for years to come.
We need your prayer and I ask you to join us as we engage in strategic prayer to move forward in ministry!
If you have thoughts to share about this need for prayer post below or email me at:
Yours for His Kingdom,
Joe Handley, President
- You can find the EBC-SGV Japan team blog here...
- Photo credits
- 1) Sakura (cherry blossoms) at Megumi Chalet by Lori Kodama
- 2) Cory Ishida photo by Robert Adair
