Day 13 - OMF Prayer Meeting

Wednesday, 14 December 2005 AD




The morning kicked off with a short devotion, carol practice before heading to the northern part of Aomori, Ajigasawa where the Elliots reside for a prayer meeting with other OMF missionaries based in Aomori.

Car rides tend be a good time for some to catch up on much needed sleep. I tend to think long car rides are sweet for conversations. The OMF missionaries that drive us around share many stories with us about themselves, the church and just how God has worked in the lives of many people in Japan.

The cedar pine forests that we entered on our way to Ajigasawa were breath-taking. The amazing thing about the forest is that it during WWII, the land was totally wasted and had to be replanted from scratch.




After morning tea, we spent some time singing carols. We met two short term workers staying with the Elliots, John from Ireland and Shirley from New Zealand.

The meeting was productive, encouraging and inspiring in that we spent most of the time praying, giving thanks for the work God has been doing in Japan and around the world as well as asking God to provide for the needs of gospel workers in order to further proclaim His kingdom and His glory.



ps. the Christmas tree at Ajigasawa Chapel had edible christmas decorations!


Prayer points:
- Thank God that he is a relational God who listens and answers prayers
- Thank God for the opportunity to hear and pray about gospel work in Japan and abroad.
- Ask that God will continue to raise up godly men and women to continue the work of the gospel for His kingdom and glory.

External links:
http://www.ajigasawachapel.com