Sunday, November 21, 2010

2 Visitors and 6 or so in New Believers class

Today was another Sunday at Tajimi Church. We had two people visit our church today and I was able to speak with each of them for some time. Pastor Ono is also doing a New Believers class for profession of faith/baptism. There are about 6 or more in that class after church.

In looking at things at Tajimi Reformed Church, I would say the thing I am most thankful for is the unity. Pastor Ono is preaching and serving faithfully. The elders are doing a great job. We are doing a small part, in providing a weekly outreach class and giving of ourselves.

One of today's visitors was a Japanese Christian working in Australia. He had brought his mother to our church and was looking for a church home for her. I had a chance to talk to them both, and invited her to our weekly class. I expect to see her in the class and minister to her by helping enfold her into the church. She was baptized a number of years ago in Canada but has never had a church home.

Another woman from church, who we have had time to interact with is studying in the New Believers class. Kazumi asked her if she thought she would get baptized this coming Christmas. She replied that she has not decided yet but that she is studying and enjoying the class.

Last week the church had a Bazaar and several of the women who are attending our church's English class attended.

Kazumi and I told Reitaku Schools we would not seek to renew my contract after it ends in March. This is stepping out in faith, it is our hope to raise the money in support to make up for it. We need to strengthen our ties to the Japanese Evangelical Mission Society and raise support. We also need to more aggressive in forming more small groups. Starting more ministry groups that can support us here is just as viable as an avenue to raising support as finding it outside of Japan.

Pray for passion and God's blessing in these things.
Amen
John Van Farowe