Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Day 13 - Snowflakes keep falling on my head..
Wednesday, December 14 2005 AD
Spent this afternoon nearby the church passing out pamphlets to peoples' mailboxes. Finding the mailboxes can sometimes get tricky.. it usually requires going round to the side of the house, almost like entering one's backyard in order to find the front sliding doors, before stepping into a little porch area to find the mailbox. Occasionally the owner would be home, in which case you said gomen kudasi (please excuse me), introduce yourself and let them know that you're from the Itayanagi Chapel and request that they read the pamphlet. Gets alittle getting use to to as it feels like you're invading someone's property.
Today's tracting outing was more challenging because we had to negotiate through knee-high levels of snow! It was quite a unique experience, some people refused the flyers, but most obliged and took the pamphlets courteously. Despite being caught in a snow storm, near frozen limbs, soggy clothes and socks, tracting is an important ministry as it one of the most effective ways for the church to initate a relationship with the local community.
Micah and Alex even had time to make snow angels in the crispy fresh snow!
Spent this afternoon nearby the church passing out pamphlets to peoples' mailboxes. Finding the mailboxes can sometimes get tricky.. it usually requires going round to the side of the house, almost like entering one's backyard in order to find the front sliding doors, before stepping into a little porch area to find the mailbox. Occasionally the owner would be home, in which case you said gomen kudasi (please excuse me), introduce yourself and let them know that you're from the Itayanagi Chapel and request that they read the pamphlet. Gets alittle getting use to to as it feels like you're invading someone's property.
Today's tracting outing was more challenging because we had to negotiate through knee-high levels of snow! It was quite a unique experience, some people refused the flyers, but most obliged and took the pamphlets courteously. Despite being caught in a snow storm, near frozen limbs, soggy clothes and socks, tracting is an important ministry as it one of the most effective ways for the church to initate a relationship with the local community.
Micah and Alex even had time to make snow angels in the crispy fresh snow!
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
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
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