What a fantastic time I've had here in Japan the last couple weeks! I've traveled North to South and back again and met tons of wonderful pastors and our incredible A3 mission family. It’s been totally awesome!
God is doing great things across the country; things that I had no idea were going on. . .
From what I knew, ministry was very difficult here and progress in evangelism was very tough. While that is true overall, the Lord is doing remarkable things through our "A2" family of ministries. I met with pastors that are working together to advance the cause of Christ and together they are seeing people come to Christ and are focused on planting new churches out of their fellowships. I didn't know that so much fruit was happening in Japan. Perhaps soon a day of great harvest might come.
Join me in praying for my new friends and family. God loves the people of Japan and He desires to see more of them following and glorifying Him. Your prayers make a HUGE difference and together we can bear fruit that will last as we stay on track with Jesus in this great mission!
Here are just a few pics of the pastors and missionaries I've met with along the way. We had a terrific time together and God is doing great things in and through them!
Pastor Masuda and family
Missionaries Tim & Wakako Clark, along with Pastor Masuda & family
With pastors and A3 missionaries in Okinawa
picking up a new friend in Okinawa
With some A3 missionaries & staff in Tokyo
The A3 Leadership Team
Standing with Bruce Johnson, who as interim president,
placed the table nicely for me.
Thanks for your prayers,
Joe
p.s. - Today (July 8), I will board a plane and return to California. I'm excited to see my family, but also to share with them and my friends back home all about my trip. Thanks for praying for a safe journey home.
