Daichi English Class/Jamming for Jesus

The past week has been a blessed time. The Daichi English class began on Thursday and it was good. For our level 1 class we were blessed with the attendance of Onyu Lee, Kimiko Yamada, Ryu Iimura, Chan Hyun Lee, Hwan Hee Lee, Takaharu Yamamoto, A Hyun Lee, Ryusei, Juns, Nong Ku Lee. For our level 2 class we were blessed with the attendance of Gichoon, Nick, Paul, Mr. Chan, and Beth. Our next class will be divided into 3 classes since there are 7 children. So, we will have a children's class, a level 1 class, and a level 2 class. The focus is still on phonics, reading, and writing using the Children's Bible and the NIV Bible. It is very encouraging to see the Lord opening the doors to reach this group. Most of the children attend the church regularly with their parents. However, there are a couple children, and some adults, who have not heard much about the truth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, it is obvious that the Lord is working here and I look forward to seeing the Holy Spirit work among us.

Jamming for Jesus has been a continuous encouragement as a time of fellowship, Bible reading, and fun. Unfortunately, Seiko can no longer join us since she became too busy. Of course, we will continue to pray for her, to be strengthened and encouraged whatever she will be doing. We welcome a new member, Ritsu-san, who is a believer and a tremendous flute player who plays classical music professionally. As it turns out, despite living far from Mitaki church, she has a job nearby on Wednesdays making it convenient for her to come and join us! Truly, the Lord has blessed us with her presence. Our outreach concert is scheduled for Oct. 12 by Ota river, please keep us in your prayers.

Suzugamine hike

I went hiking up Suzugamine mountain on Saturday morning and it was such a blessing! I had a wonderful time with the Lord, a nice work out, not to mention the view was spectacular!

Jamming for Jesus outreach group ジャミングフォージサスオウトリチグルプ

Here is a picture of the Jamming for Jesus outreach group at our Wednesday night rehearsal. From left to right, we see Kazu (bass), his wife Naomi (piano), Takumi (their son), Seiko (vocals and Bible reading), and Matthew (guitar). We have decided that our first outreach will be on October 12th. Please pray that this will be a fruitful time of ministry and that we would be prepared for what the Lord has planned.

この写真は水曜日のれんしゅうのときにジャミングフォジサスのアウトリチグルプです。左から右までかずさん：ベース、なおみさん：ピアノ、たくみちゃん：ベビ、せいこさん：ヴぉカルと清祥のよめいる、マテウ：ギターです。私たちは十月十二日にはじめのオウトリチを決めりました。このミニストリので利お祈りでください。

Ota river outreach concert preparation 太田川アウトリーチカーンサトの準備

Here is a picture of Ota river. We will be playing the outreach concert on the left side of the river. Usually, people are out walking or relaxing by the river, so we are hoping to reach out to them as the Lord wills. Mitaki Chapel is nearby so it will be very convenient. Please join us in prayer for this since we are planning the date in October.

この写真は太田川の写真です。この写真の左側のところでコンサートをする予定です。たいてい，誰かが歩いていたり、リラックスしていたりします。だから，人に届きます。三滝のチャペルは近くて，本当に便利ですね。十月　コンサートをしたいから，お祈りをしてくだいしね！

Mitaki Chapel 三滝チャペル

Here is a picture of Mitaki Chapel. Pastor Horikawa has blessed us by allowing us to practice here each week. I spoke to his mother this past Sunday and she told me the story of how her husband started the church over 40 years ago. The building was a lot smaller back then since it started as a house church and over the years how it has grown. Praise the Lord for His provision! The Lord has used this church to bless many, many people over the years...may His blessings continue!

この写真は三滝チャペルの写真です。堀川先生は私たちに三滝チャペルで練習を許してくれ、祝福してくれました。私は堀川先生のお母さんといしょうにはなしました。英子先生は、彼女のだんなさんが４０年前にこの教会を開いたときのことを話してくれました。建物もちいさく、最初は、ハウスチャーチとして、はじめたそうです。それから年月が過ぎ、主は、多くの人を祝福するためにこの教会をおおいにお使いになり、今もその祝福は続いています。