Below are some pictures from Camp Pendleton that Vicky took.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Prayer Request for fires in So Cal
There are several military families that were a very special part of our church here in Okinawa that now live in the Southern California area near San Diego and Camp Pendleton. With the fires in the area, they have asked for prayers for protection and comfort. Would you please add to your prayers the Loquist family, the Fisher family, the Garcia family, the Sotingco family, the Rutter family, Mike Ubuco (did you ever get married yet?), the Reedy family and the Wheelers.
Below are some pictures from Camp Pendleton that Vicky took.



Below are some pictures from Camp Pendleton that Vicky took.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Derek in Korea

You have to check out his blog and see all the incredible pictures of the Festival and his report of what God did there. http://derek-4bes.spaces.live.com
We spoke to Derek today and he said that he will be home (back in Oki) in a few weeks and then he's off to Hong Kong for the Franklin Festival there. He will return to Okinawa afterwards and then on to Taipei. Please continue to pray for this young man. I cannot wait to see what else God has in store for him!
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Harvest Carnival 2008
The other day, I took the kids to the Okinawa City Zoo. It is quite an experience - if you live on Okinawa and you have never been- you have to go.
Anyways, when we were leaving I saw this billboard poster advertising Halloween. My family and I have been here now for almost 7 years and when we first came, there was very little to nothing of Halloween in the Japanese markets but now- more and more, stores and businesses and the Okinawan community is embracing this holiday and incorporating it. What an amazing process to watch. They've taken all in too- the witches, the bats, the jack-o-laterns, etc. and of course, the candy.
So... what a wonderful opportunity to continue to shine the Light of Jesus Christ on a dark day. While the stores and the world continues to spread its poison, we want to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ to "declare the praises of Him who called us out darkness and into His marvelous light".
So... if you can, we'd love to see you on Wednesday night from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. We will have all kinds of booths, 3 jump bounce houses (even one for jr. highers only!), live music and just taking the opportunity to "light the night".
We are praying for good weather like last year and really just for a great time. We're blessed that this year, the Harbor, Hansen Christian Center, Noah Community Church and Kingdom Outreach Ministries and Hakugaijin band will be joining us in our effort to not only in-reach to our own kids but to outreach to our community here. See you there!
Anyways, when we were leaving I saw this billboard poster advertising Halloween. My family and I have been here now for almost 7 years and when we first came, there was very little to nothing of Halloween in the Japanese markets but now- more and more, stores and businesses and the Okinawan community is embracing this holiday and incorporating it. What an amazing process to watch. They've taken all in too- the witches, the bats, the jack-o-laterns, etc. and of course, the candy.

New! Young Ladies Bible study starts up

Tsunami ministry outing

When the students meet on Friday nights or other times, we call it "Tsunami-Extra" and its a great time of fellowship, encouragement, strengthening relationships with each other and the Lord.



Please pray for the Longoria's

Cultural Food Exchange: A Taste of India





Pastor Wives' Conference
In the first part of October, Kristy and Farah were blessed to be able to attend the Calvary Chapel Pastor Wives' Conference held at Murrieta Hot Springs. They were grateful that God blessed them to room with sisters from our original home church, Calvary Chapel Livingwater.
Here they are at one of the meal times...
On a few occasions, they got to hang out with the wives from Japan and those involved in the Japanese ministry at Calvary Costa Mesa.




Thursday, October 04, 2007
Oh that God would make us dangerous
We are so utterly ordinary, so commonplace, while we profess to know a Power the Twentieth Century does not reckon with.
But we are "harmless," and therefore unharmed.
We are spiritual pacifists, non-militants, conscientious objectors in this battle-to-the-death with principalities and powers in high places.
Meekness must be had for contact with men, but brass, outspoken boldness is required to take part in the comradeship of the Cross.
We are "sideliners" -- coaching and criticizing the real wrestlers while content to sit by and leave the enemies of God unchallenged.
The world cannot hate us, we are too much like its own.
Oh that God would make us dangerous!
- Jim Elliot
Shout out to the Langley's!

Mike must be the one taking the picture. Check out their blog at www.thelangleylife.blogspot.com
We miss you all dearly!
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