PRAISES

Last night Mark and I drove to Tokushima to attend the English service they have at a church there twice a month. It was a really great time of fellowship and singing praises along with a humble message from a local guy who teaches English. The most amazing part was that there were people there from all over the world that are christians and moved to Japan to teach English. The countries represented included: England, Austrailia, Canada, Hawaii (US), and of course Japanese believers. Most of the people there were 20-30 year old singles with the exception of a few couples and two ladies in their 50's. It was an awesome time as we shared prayer requests, lifted up the tsunami victims, etc. and read the Word. It encouraged me to see how many people God is bringing to Japan to spread His gospel...even outside of missionaries...really awesome! We loved hearing all the different accents! While driving home from Tokushima last night (which is 2 hours from here) we spotted it! Or should I say I, Jennifer spotted it! A Pepsi machine with MOUNTAIN DEW!!! We were so excited as all we have been able to find is Coke and most of you know my LOVE for yellow drinks! God is GOOD!!! Today we ate at our favorite restaraunt yet..right near our home on the ocean. The view is unbelievable and the food was AWESOME! Not too expensive either! We spent the day with Leki (Reki), whom you have been praying for, and his friend Hiro..another local pro surfer. It was a great day as God is continuing to build relationships here! Pray that the Lord's Spirit will draw these people to Himself, that they would surrender to Him in a realtionship with Jesus Christ! "But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers." 2 Peter 4:7