Kevin for Lectures in Ministry

This week we were blessed with Kevin Johnson from CCOkinawa. He gave us practical applications for ministry through the Word of God. All the students were blessed. He spoke clear and simple, “Simply teaching the Word of God Simply”. Thanks Kevin we really appreciate you coming.

Let the Library Begin!

We did some work in the new library building some new book shelves. As you can see Eder is studying really hard (on the phone). We are beginning to bring in the new books. It will be a good place for the students to come and study.

Devotion Style Worship

It is Eder’s turn to lead worship this week. He always does a good job. We have seen Eder’s guitar playing take a new turn, a new style. It sounds great. Good job bro, keep up the good work for the Lord.

“I’ll never give up my Ramen recipe”

After the Teen Challenge group got the secret recipe from Toki for the “shoyu chicken”, they went after the real prize “the Ramen recipe”. They went to the main source, “give us your World famous Ramen Recipe Joel” they said. Then Joel replied “I’ll never give you my Ramen recipe or my famous Joel’s fried rice”. Oh oh, Joel you said the wrong thing.

The Cooking Secrets Revealed

Toki was giving the secret recipe for our Shoyu Chicken to the guys at Teen Challenge. Joel stepped in and began to rebuke Toki for revealing our beloved secrets. We calmed Joel down and reminded him that it is all in the family.

Asa's New Craft

Asa did a new craft in Japanese school. It made me laugh! It was really cool! We hope you like it, just double click on the video above.

Girl’s Day after Midweek Service

We celebrated “Hina Matsuri” for all the gals at CCGinowan. All the gals had ice cream sundaes! All but Amanda she is lactose intolerant, so we got her some lacto ice cream. After service the girls sad back while the guys served them coffee and snacks. Don’t worry folks, the guys ate too, it just cost them 100 yen (about a dollar).

Hina Matsuri

March 3rd was “Girl’s Day” in Japan. This day is dedicated to all the girls in Japan.So in honor of their special day, we bought them ice cream. Wow! Ice cream for lunch and for after Wednesday Night Service, they are special. 

Incredible! Absolutely Incredible!

I am simply “blown away”! Six seven Nate in Peru! God has been using our brother in a great way out there in San Diego. Nate went on a missions trip with his church, also Nate has been teaching helping with the Youth Group in Cali. Nate also taught a devotion at the Surf Camp in Peru. Wow! He met up with Ina, such a small world! In the middle picture is a guy that Nate let to the Lord. Check out Ina sportin the Ira look! We miss you too Ina, we love you both!

The Neelyweds are Back!

Andrew and Kayo are back from their honeymoon. They spent some extra time on Kumajima. They look great don't they! It is a blessing to have them back. God has great things in store for this wonderful couple.

A Day Down South

Monday we traveled down south to the mouth of the Dragon (they call Okinawa the floating dragon). We went to Memorial Peace Park, Cave of the Virgins, and just hung out and had some fun. We had a blessed time with each other.

The Real Man of Steel!

This is what was written about the Tokyo Marathon that Pastor Jeremiah Boek was involved in this past weekend: "What a day. With 6 degree temperatures at the start, strong winds, rain turning to snow as temperatures fell, and a tsunami warning for the waterfront finish area, this year's Tokyo Marathon had the worst conditions in the event's four-year history. That is saying quite a bit after the cold rain in 2007 and the gale-force winds last year. Times were never on the table as runners fought simply to survive." http://japanrunningnews.blogspot.com/2010/02/tale-of-two-fujiwaras-tokyo-marathon.html”

And this is what Pastor Jeremiah wrote, but first, we are so proud of you Jeremiah, Praise the Lord!

“By God's grace, I was able to run my first marathon and complete it in 4 hours 7 minutes.  I had hoped for under 4, but the conditions were extreme.  I am thankful for all of your prayers and support.  To God be the glory!  I am also proud of my wife, Gigi, who ran the 10K.  She trained hard and completed in good time.  We are excited to see each of you again soon and give you a big hug!!”

God bless each of you!  Pastor Jeremiah

Lectures in Ministry

Chaplain Keith from Kinser Chapel was our guest lecturer this Friday at the Bible College. It was a blessing to have Pastor Keith with us. He encouraged us to have “Passionate Spirituality”. Our relationship with Jesus should be real and personal. We were blessed with that good word.

Earthquake

Hello, everyone is doing fine. Today at 5:30am (Okinawan time) we were hit with a 7.0 earthquake. It shook pretty good. There was a Tsunami warning for most of Okinawa but reports back everything is ok. So for the Bible College parents, family and friends, just wanted to drop you a blog and tell you “daijyou bu” (Everything Ok). As you can see from the red dot towards the bottom of the picture. That was the area close to the epicenter. We have also contacted all of the CC Living Water missionaries here in Okinawa and everyone is ok.

Boy Wunder is Legal

Rob was given his new visa status today from immigration. Think about it, in 4 years he has gone from visitor, to Missionary, to Professional Baseball status, to Entertainer, to special circumstances. The only one he needs next is “spouse of a National” just kidding Rob. Only in God’s timing homeboy!

Congratulations Tom Cotton

Tom received his Diploma from CCBC Murrieta today. He is an official graduate from the Main Campus in California. Tom is doing a great job teaching the Hebrews class for us this semester. We were all stoked! The diploma also came signed by Pastor Chuck Smith. Way to go mate, our first Australian Graduate!

Amazing Devotion

Emi shared her testimony in Japanese while Kentaro (John Michael) translated into English. John Michael did an excellent job, he was not just reading the notes, but you can tell he is understanding the language better each day. It might not seem so, but he knows more Japanese than meets the eye, great job Emi and Kentaro, go forward for Jesus!

Japanese Instructor: Robert Wunderlich

Rob teaches our Prayer/Japanese class for the Bible College. He is a good instructor. The students are learning how to converse in Japanese as well as learning how to “pray in Japanese”. They are doing pretty good. Rob has learned a lot, now he is passing on what has been taught to him.

New Easter Look

We are getting ready for the Easter season so we put up the new banners in the Sanctuary. Actually Eder and Joel were the decorators for this season. They picked out the colors and the fabric. They did a good job, the Sanctuary looks beautiful.

At Asa's Japanese school, they grew potatoes and garlic with the students. So Asa brought some of the vegetables home and his teacher wanted the parents to cook something with them. So Joanna cut the potatoes thin and make some potato chips. Check out Asa and what he has to say by clicking on the video above. God bless you all!

Valentina Watch!

Tapatio is made in Central California (I don’t know if you knew that), so we started using the real stuff made in Mexico, Valentina. Pastor Tom brought back 12 bottles for this semester. We just finished our second one. Only 10 more left, and as you can see there is some concern on the face of Eder. We are only in the beginning of the 4th week and the students have already consumed two huge bottles. Don’t worry Eder, just pray; remember the story of Jesus and the Wedding of Cana. Jesus turned the water into wine, how about the water into hot sauce, it could happen!

Japanese Surprise

Everyone is stepping it up in their Japanese; Jillian is leading in worship this week singing in Japanese and English. Amanda gave half of her testimony in Japanese while Tamiko translated into English. It is a blessing seeing everyone growing in Jesus.

Featured Missionary: Joel Coronado

If you go on the website of Calvary Chapel Wildwood, you can see our very own Joel Coronado featured as this month’s Missionary. There he is, our very own Joel, sporting his visa picture “I’m Legal”, can you see it, Joel has a “green card”, well they are really white here in Okinawa. God bless you Joel, and God bless your home church in America, CCWildwood in California.

Nago Sunday Night

This was an email and picture that was sent from Pastor Tim. He has a free English Bible Study class on Sunday nights. You can read the email below and rejoice with them. Please keep the Newell’s in your prayers as they continue to be faithful to the Lord!

“Praise the Lord!!!! Our second week doing this and people came!!! for the other English class that we do, we've been waiting for such a turn out since September!!! And tonight we were blessed to minister to these folks. They heard The beginning of John one. Jesus Is God and Creator, the holder of Life that is The Light. The first time for some of them to hear. I believe the Lord spoke. He alone gives life, and brings light to dark hearts!!!!

Thank you for your prayers!!!!”

Happy First Anniversary

Chuck and Yumi celebrated their First Wedding Anniversary today! Can you believe it, already one year. We are so blessed for them both, God is doing a great work in this couple Happy Anniversary Chuck and Yumi, we love you!

Andrew and Kayo’s Wedding

  It was an absolutely blessed Wedding! Everyone enjoyed themselves greatly! We were all so honored to be a part of Andrew and Kayo’s Wedding. There were so many other people who took great pictures. Yumi and Tamiko were the wedding photographers, they have some great pictures. Make sure the check out other people’s facebook picts for some good shots.

Andrew and Kayo Rehearsal Dinner

After the practice for the big day, we headed to the Koinonia Cafe for the Rehearsal Dinner. We ate Joel’s Famous Fried Rice and Gyoza. Pastor Rick really enjoyed it “compliments to the chef”. It was a blessing being able to hang out together.

Chaplain Ken Espinosa

It was a blessing to have Chaplain Ken from Futenma Chapel come and speak Friday morning as our guest lecturer. Like always he did a great job. This was his first time using a translator. We were blessed in the Word of God. Thank you Ken, Praise the Lord!

A Glorious Day!

We are all so blessed! Amanda received her visa today. She is now an official Missionary at CCGinowan. It is such a blessing to have Amada with us here in Okinawa. God continues do do a wonderful work in her life. Thank you Jesus for bringing Amanda to us.

They’re Engaged!

Chris and Iza wanted to formally post their engagement on e3missions, but many of you have already known about this. It is a blessing to see them together and all that the Lord has in store for them. Remember Ira, you are not loosing a daughter but gaining a Marine! Now Ina don’t get any ideas, don’t come home with any Peruvian surprises (just kidding). We are so blessed for you Chris and Iza, thank you for allowing us to post these pictures, you are both in our prayers.