Day 8

8 Days now in Japan, though is feels like we’ve been here longer. It is Saturday, even though it’s technically 12:15am Sunday morning here as I am writing this.

Saturday was a little more laid back. We did not have to be at the church until 3pm to meet Yoshie to go over VBS curriculum and what not. So we, (Isaiah and I), spent the morning and early afternoon with our Home stays, just the children actually both Mr. and Mrs. had to work. The Japanese have a work ethic that puts ours to shame; however, I can see how it can affect many families. The Kato’s whom we are staying with seem to balance their schedules pretty well. The kids kept us busy throughout the morning and afternoon. We played games, watched TV and ate with them, so much so, that Isaiah and I passed out before we needed to meet Yoshie.

Once 3pm rolled around we trekked over to the church where Kai and Yoshie were already waiting for us. We spent a good 2 ½ hours going over the schedule for VBS, curriculum, snacks, crafts, songs and games. Then being that we were all together we took the time to go over our schedules for Okutama Bible Chalet which we will be going to next weekend. It was a productive afternoon, however, much is still to be done before Monday when VBS starts. On top of that we have to come up with skit for Sunday school too, which is actually in a few hours for me, which means I need to get to bed.

Saturday evening we spent at John Robinson’s House, a new missionary through Send international and friend of Isaiah. A few of the college students from the Church’s college group met us there, 9 of us total. It was a wonderful time of fellowship. We had pasta for dinner, which I will admit was a little of a relief being that I have been desiring some more hardy food. After dinner we had a prayer meeting, we shared prayer requests, broke up into groups and prayed for one another, it was a great time.

We got back late that night to discover the whole Kato family still awake! All the kids were still up which is a mixed blessing. They’re so cute but tiring… Anywho, God is good and we had a wonderful day. Tomorrow is the Sabbath and it will be another great day. I move to the Tsuda’s home for 2 days, they are a non-Christian family who I had the pleasure of staying with last time I was here. Mrs. Tsuda is very close; she will be baptized soon which is going to be a great day!! Anywho I must get to bed. Thank you for all of your prayers!!