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Proclaiming the Risen Son in the Land of the Rising Sun: Boots on the Ground in Osaka!
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Saturday, September 13, 2014. Boots on the Ground in Osaka! But until then, this is an inexpensive place to live. I ventured out on my second day to find Mustard Seed Church, a three year old bilingual. Congregation. It was so good to worship in Japan, and to sing praises in Japanese, even if. It was just singing sounds that are mostly unintelligible to me right now! I will be involved. At Mustard Seed as much as possible until the GIC team is able to launch a church plant in a year or two. Thank you to ...
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Proclaiming the Risen Son in the Land of the Rising Sun: December 2011 Newsletter
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Saturday, December 31, 2011. Recap Of A Busy Fall. Full and Busy House. Prayer For Future Calling. Please note that Blogger has made changes so that you are no longer able to enlarge the photo below to an adequate size to read comfortably. Clicking on the photo will enlarge it a bit, but not enough. I will be looking for a solution to this problem. I apologize for the problem! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Extending Grace in a Culture of Perfection. A Call to Action. Joe a...
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Proclaiming the Risen Son in the Land of the Rising Sun: December 2014
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Tuesday, December 30, 2014. Pastor Jay Greer sharing the gospel message at the. Seed Christmas worship event. This interest in Christmas is an opportunity to share with many unsaved people the true significance of Christmas. My church in Osaka, Mustard Seed Christian Church. I apologize that I haven't been posting regular updates since my return to Japan. Here is a brief catch up on what has been happening:. In early September, I traveled to Siem Reap, Cambodia where MTW. Kim, John Jung. In Jackson, MS.
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Proclaiming the Risen Son in the Land of the Rising Sun: Reflecting on my Travel in Western Japan
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Reflecting on my Travel in Western Japan. Why Kyoto and Hiroshima? Although all my English students warned me that Kyoto and Hiroshima are just too hot to visit in the summer, I chose to visit these cities because I love history - I was a history major in college. Both cities have rich, long histories; perhaps Hiroshima's earlier history is now overshadowed by the atomic bomb, but this is arguably the most significant moment in their history. Final Comment on the A-Bomb. More ...
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Proclaiming the Risen Son in the Land of the Rising Sun: Languishing in Language
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Thursday, January 29, 2015. It's happening. I'm in full-time language school, and it is what I expected - difficult. Muzukashidesu! Classes started January 13, and I am in the "J1" class, the lowest level. I assumed the first couple weeks would be really easy for me, since I have lived in Japan for nearly three years total, and took Japanese classes in Chiba - even if I didn't really study very much there. But class was actually difficult the very first day! However, I was reminded recently that it doesn...
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Proclaiming the Risen Son in the Land of the Rising Sun: 10 Ways to Support Missionaries that DON'T Involve Money
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Monday, January 27, 2014. 10 Ways to Support Missionaries that DON'T Involve Money. I am so thankful for the many Christians who have faithfully supported me in various personal ways. There are unique challenges in living overseas, as well as in returning home from an extended period in a foreign culture. Here are some ways I have been supported and encouraged. I hope you will likewise encourage other missionaries. 8221; It stayed on my fridge until the day I left Japan. Send us Off/Welcome us Home:.
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Proclaiming the Risen Son in the Land of the Rising Sun: Japan Relief Work - Report from Dan Iverson
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011. Japan Relief Work - Report from Dan Iverson. Dear Family and friends,. People were so desperate for water that when we ran out, they wanted the not-so-clean spill-over can water. It was very sad to run-out with people still coming with plastic bags and trash cans and anything they could bring to get water. I could not help but think:. May the Japanese people come to thirst like this spiritually, and be this desperate seeking Living Water (Isa. 55:1-2; John 4). Youve probably hear...
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Proclaiming the Risen Son in the Land of the Rising Sun: Report on Visit to Iwaki City
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011. Report on Visit to Iwaki City. I was able to travel north yesterday to Iwaki City, which sustained significant damage in its coastal regions from the March 11 tsunami. It also is near the Fukushima nuclear reactors, but just outside the 20 kilometer evacuation zone. Here are a few thoughts on this experience:. I spoke with one woman about my age, Hiromi. I asked if her home had been destroyed. She said it had not been, but that it was all wet as the tsynami wave did reach...Asium...
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Proclaiming the Risen Son in the Land of the Rising Sun: Imminent Return to Japan
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Monday, July 28, 2014. Imminent Return to Japan. God is blessing me and providing the financial support required for my return to ministry in Japan! It is exciting to see how He is providing new ministry partners - both individuals and churches. With a monthly budget of $7,475, of which $7,334 has been given or pledged, I need just $141 more in monthly pledges! To do so, just send me an email. For more information regarding how to make a contribution. Time with Family in Iowa. Praise God for the opportun...
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Proclaiming the Risen Son in the Land of the Rising Sun
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Saturday, May 16, 2015. April 7, 2015. GIC: A Step Forward. April 1 is the beginning of a new fiscal year in Japan, and the day that many new employees begin their new careers. Genesis International College. In addition to our first employee, Genesis now has office space, sharing a space with Mustard Seed Christian Church. Where our GIC team also worships on Sundays. Would you or your church be able to bring a team to Osaka this summer? Handing out flyers at train stations or other public places. Pray th...
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