Sleepy Head in the Back Seat

It is like being in Israel again. Zach is so tired he just keeps dozing off. Rob, Joel and Zach were super tired. When we stopped, they fell asleep.

Darwin Sunrise

We landed in Darwin at 5am. We are only 1/2 hour ahead of everyone in Japan! We drove around in the morning checking out the sights. We stumbled upon the beautiful sunrise. Darwin is gorgeous!

We are all Together

We are flying out of Narita and stopping in the Philippines. We will change planes. This is Joel's first trip to the PI. I hope we can get a bite to eat.

Pray for the Philippines

There is another Tropical Storm forming outside the area of the PI. They have had so much rain and flooding this might cause more damage. "Lord, please protect the people of the Philippines.

Michal and Asa Heading to Okinawa

I arrived into Narita at 2:40pm. Asa and Michal were leaving on the same plane that I arrived on back to Oki. The plane was delayed because of our late arrival. I missed seeing them but then a worker went and brought them back to me so that I could give them a big hug. If I did not see them I would have not seen them for a month. I was totally blessed. Well, they are heading back to Okinawa and Zach and I are heading to Australia. Here we go!

Tatsuhiko's Parents Visit

We were blessed in that Tatsuhiko' family came for a visit to Okinawa. They are traveling to Ishigaki Island and blessed s with a stop at the cafe. We had a good time. Rika was happy to see good friends again.

Australia via Narita

We are heading to Mainland Japan to pick up Zach at Narita Airport. From there we will head to Darwin, Australia. Please keep us in your prayers.

The SOS Group Clownin Around

We are in the final days of the SOS Team in Tokyo. They have had a blast serving the Lord in the VBS at CCFuchu. God has blessed us with a great group this year. It is going to be sad to see them leave. Please pray for Aaron as he will be staying back and attending the coming Fall Bible College Semester. Brian will be heading back to Christian College to finish his last semester and hopefully will be back to serve in the Country. Jake will be coming back to Okinawa to finish High School and Jacob will be heading back to Idaho. Airam will be coming back to Okinawa for a few days and then heading back to California. God bless you gang!

Christian Surfers SUP Challenge

This is an old picture (January, we are in our wetsuits) Mr. Lacar posted this picture to remind everyone to pray for their Christian Surfers outreach that will happen August 18th and 19th. On the 18th they will have an outreach showing a movie and preaching the Gospel. On the 19th there is an SUP (Stand Up Paddle) Challenge (Race) where 40 teams will be entered into the competition. It should be a blessed event, please join us in prayer.

Central Manila

Please pray for the people of the PI. They have been hit with continual rains. There have been a handful of people who have died. Can you imagine the sewer system backing up with those millions of people who live there. For those of us who have traveled to Manila you know how densely populated that area is. Tens of thousands of people have been forced out of their houses with no place to live. "Lord be with the people in the Philippines".

Happy Birthday Takako!

Some of the gals gathered for a birthday luncheon for Takakosan. Takako is one of our missionaries from Okinawa who has been serving in Israel off and on for the past two years. She is praying for the Lord's next step. They look beautiful, this is a great picture. To God be the Glory! Have a wonderful Birthday Takako!

Tropical Storm 13

There is another storm brewin way out in the middle of the Pacific. If it keeps heading upward we don't have to think about it anymore. So please join with us in prayer that it continues to move upward. Tropical Storm Haikui is right upon us now and all it is doing is giving us medium rain which is great. We are super blessed. We had a wonderful Sunday morning service today. Most of the body showed up. We had a good Koinonia Communion Celebration after Church. Everyone was encouraged in Jesus Christ.

Tom in Shimae

Tom Cotton is on a missions trip all by himself in Shimane. Last night he went witnessing at a Matsuri (Carvival) in the area. He passed out tracts and shared the Love of Jesus Christ. He said he shared Jesus with one person for over an hour. Please keep our brother in your prayers.

Tropical Storm Haikui

This is the twelfth storm of the season thus far. Please keep us in your prayers. It is only a tropical storm but you don't want to take these things for granted. Please pray for Mainland China, it is going to hit them a lot harder. So we appreciate all of your Prayers for us.

Asa on the Tokyo Platform

Zach took the SOS Crew on a trip to the Edo Museum today. They had a good time seeing the Tokyo sights. This will be their last week in Japan and try will be heading home. Please keep them in your prayers.

Tropical Depression Twelve

It is so early that they have not yet labeled this storm. But as the picture shows it is heading our way. Thank you for praying for us, for our safety and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Like always, we need the rain, but not the wind and the danger.

Aya in Clovis, New Mexico

It is a blessing to see that Aya made it safely to Clovis. In the words of Yolie Betts "We love her!". Please continue to pray for our dear sister Aya, that God will continue a good work in her at New Mexico. Be blessed Aya, we all love you!

Cotton has Arrived!

Tom has arrived in Kobe and is on a bus heading to Matsue. What is he doing out there you might ask? He is on a two week missions trip serving in the Shimane area. He will be doing farming, manual work, living with the people he is helping, preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He has been wanting to go for some time now and he is stepping out in faith for Jesus Christ. Please keep him in your prayers.

What Can I Say?

This island is gorgeous! After my surf session the sun was setting and the sea became like glass. At one point I was the only guy on the sea. At this time of the day (I don't know why) I feel closest to God. You can sing your heart out and only God can hear you.

The Coronado Couple are Leaving

It is a bummer to see Lisa and Gerald head back to the States. But we had such an awesome time with them. Thank you Coronado's for blessing us all! Thank you for the homemade Chickenmole and for all the fabulous haircuts. Praise the Lord!

Takako Translates the Message

This was a first here at CCGinowan. Takako translated at w2 for Vunder and she did a great job! Thank you Takako for stepping out in faith. The Church was so blessed.

Ginowan Youth Retreat

The Youth had a rockin time up in Nago. This is the gang at Pastor Tim's house right after Sunday morning Service. The house was packed and I know that they were blessed! It is so fun serving Jesus! These kids are getting on fire for the Lord. God bless you Gang!

Two Storms Brewin

We have two tropical storms out here that we will be keeping an eye on. Please join us in the safety of all the islands and countries. It is just a small storm but they can get big quickly.

Ginowan Youth Group heading out for their Retreat

The group is heading to Nago at the Prayer Retreat Center. There are a total of 26 people going for a wonderful weekend. They will finish up the retreat at CCNago with Pastor Tim and Eder. Have a great time gang! May the Lord, lead, guide and direct your steps. God be with you all!

Beautiful Okinawa and the Girls look Wonderful!

Joel took his parents out to Northern Okinawa and the girls tagged along. They are up at Cape Manza over looking the beautiful South China Sea. It looks like a great afternoon. I wonder what the surf is like? A gorgeous day on the Island.

The SOS Crew are now in Tokyo

They have left with Asa going along. While the SOS students are serving, Asa will be joining the kids at CCFuchu for their Summer Program. The team is fitting in nicely. They are getting their feet submerged in Ministry.

The Beautiful Lorienz Family

We are so blessed with them being a part of the Calvary Family. God is blessing their ministry and work in the Hokkaido area. To God be the Glory!

Sapporo Olympic Stadium

This is the view from the top of the Olympic Ski Jump. This is just around the corner from Pastor Steve's house. He lives in the beautiful Sapporo hills. Also, Michiyo' Father (Pastor Steve' wife) was an Olympian in the 1972 Olympics, Amazing!

CCSapporo Bible Study

It is amazing to see the church grow here in Sapporo. This is there Tuesday Night Bible Study at the Christian Business Center. You can't see everyone but the room is packed! They are studying through the Book of Romans. Tonight; Romans 9.

SOS Students Clownin

They had a scavenger hunt at Mihama the other day and they had to take a picture of one student dragging another one by the hair. Don't worry mom, no one got hurt. They fool some great pictures.

Heading to Sapporo

I am blessed with the opportunity to go and visit with our good brother Pastor Steve in Sapporo. This will be my first visit. Looking forward to a good time if fellowship and encouragement.

Urasoe Matsuri

Everyone looks wonderful! This is a good picture Joel! The students are ready for a fun day at the Festival. Check out Jake Parker, he looks like a super hero. The night is just beginning, the best firework show is yet to come.

World Famous Pineapple Park

Like we always say, you have not been to Okinawa unless you have been to the Nago Pineapple Park. Joel gave the SOS students the A tour at this must stop. It was a beautiful sunny day. They had a major blast!

Urasoe Matsuri

Last night the SOS Students went to the festival and rocked out with the Okinawan dance. They were super blessed! And the firework show was great! Serving Jesus is awesome!

Churaumi SOS Trip

The students went to the Aquarium in Nago. This is the 3rd largest Aquarium in the world. The largest here in the Pacific. You have to come for a visit to see it for yourself.

Ready for the Matsuri

The SOS Crew are heading to the Uraesoe Matsuri (Festival) and everyone will be dressed up. Kayo taught Michal how to prepare the ladies. She is doing a good job! Thanks Kayo!

Alone in the Cafe

All the SOS Students and interns are out doing ministry. So I am holding down the fort for a short time. The SOS Team is heading back from Nago while the interns are heading up. I wonder if they will see each other on the opposite sides of the 58. To God be the Glory!

Mihama Witnessing

While we were witnessing Friday night we ran into the CCO Youth Group. Josh Hagan jammed on the guitar and tore it up. That guy is gifted. It was a fruitful night.

Nago SOS Trip

Pray for the SOS Students. They are heading up to Nago to see the sights (Pineapple Park, Churaumi Aquarium, beaches) and to spend the night at CC Nago helping teach English and the VBS Saturday morning.

SOS Students Cave Hunting

The SOS Students visited Teen Challenge to do some painting on their building. Afterwards Temote the Director took them down to an Okinawan Cave and they got the A tour. The walked about a hour exploring and seeing the sights. They had a great time.

Tropical Storm Khanum

Very interesting; we are in the midst of a tropical storm right now. It is a tiny one. It will pass over us quickly. We have some good rain, but not much wind. We like it that way; we need the rain but not the wind. Praise God!

Beach Baptism at Kouki Beach

Calvary Ginowan had a beac baptism this Sunday afternoon. We spent the day swimming, Paddleboarding, and just soaking in the fun and fellowship. CCNago joined us for all the fun. The SOS crew had a blast!

Airam is now here I Okinawa

She has been traveling for over 30 hours. But she is now here and rested up. We have been doing a lot of activities and classes, but she has been keeping up well.

Our very own Jake

Jake Parker is his name and serving Jesus is his game. Jake actually lives here in Okinawa. His Father is in the Service so he will be spending the next 5 weeks with is on Campus. He is a really good guy.

Devotions with Joel

Coronadosan is in charge of devotions for us during SOS. He will be teaching through the book of 1Timothy. He did a great job this morning.

Jake from Idaho

Jake comes to us from upper Idaho. It is a blessing to have him here as a part of SOS 2012. God has good things in stir for him in these next 5 weeks.

Cold Front Blows In!

The SOS Crew brought in a much needed cold front into Okinawa. We are blessed! Don't know how long it will last but this is nice!

The First Arrive!

The first students of our Japan SOS have arrived; Brian and Aaron. We are looking forward to a great 2.5 weeks in Okinawa and 2.5 weeks in Tokyo. Let the blessings begin.

Sunday Morning Worship

Through the mirror we see CCGinowan's Worship Service. It is always a blessing to come to the Lord's house for worship and instruction.

Yoshua teaching at w2

Yoshua and Rob switch off every Sunday night teaching the Word. We have a great time of worship and then we get into the Word. These guys do such a great job! Praise God!