Luke Scallon
It`s been about a week since we arrived in Japan now. What a beautiful place! Down in the valley on the island of Nagashima, it`s amazing. I`m praising God for a good trip here, too... After spending at least 20 minutes at the Des Moines Airport thinking I left my passport at home 2 hours away... only to find it in my back pocket after all the panicking and such. It`s been an awesome experience getting to know my teammates here, as well as meeting many Japanese people at our church and another church. Pastor Kishimoto is such a joyful man. And the people here are such nice people. I`ve been chewing on something that I challenged myself with for awhile. How can we effectively portray the love of Christ in a way unique to the people here, since they are such an ethical and friendly people? I`ve spent time in prayer, and spent time with the people, and I`ve done my best to represent Christ. This place feels like home already. I`ve been having a blast growing with each of the GRITters. God has blessed us in many ways with many unique people... nobody`s here by accident. I`m looking forward to experiencing God in a new way this summer, and how it will affect my life and decisions from here on out. We`ve also had fun spending time with the MKs, who have endless tanks of energy, straining ourselves with physical exercise, watching Jay sleepwalk, and trying new delicious foods. I think everyone is starting to learn how much I really eat. I love my family here. Pastor Kishimoto shared a couple verses with us that were very encouraging. John 15:16a says, "You did not choose me, but I chose and appointed you." God has a reason for each of us to be here in Japan this summer. And Romans 1:12 says, "that is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me." This verse was especially a blessing, because we have a mutual faith with the people of the church here, and we can be an encouragement to one another this summer. Thanks for praying for us... and pray for the lost and Gospel-needing people here. Good-bye now.
posted by Norman @ 4:57 PM
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Hey Luke! Mom has reminded me atleast a hundred times that whatever I say now will be seen by everyone... I wonder why she keeps telling me that?? haha : ) Sounds like you are having a great time there. Do you have a camera with you? Because if not I'm going to be very paterbed with you : ) I want to see lots of pictures when you get back. I saw Patti the other day and she said Carli wanted an address so she could write you. Do you have a permanent mailing address, or should I just give her this site address? It's raining today and now I'm excited because I'll probably go puddle jumping later because it is the greatest. Well I'm glad you are having a great time! Mom says she loves you and that she's praying for you and so is Kathy. Have fun toots and don't forget to get me something! haha... Later gator! : )
Hey luke and jay! We are praying for you and the team in Japan! We will keep praying that God will give you the grace to display the character of Christ to the Japanese people! Luke, You might want to tie jay to his bed, so he doesn't go wondering in the streets at night! hA! ha! Duc tape works good to!
Praying for you!
PRob
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