Another week is past...

Well, this week has been a busy one! Starting with Sunday when we went to Nagashima to help out while Pastor Kishimoto was out of town. We left early Sunday morning, arrived in Nagashima around 10:30am, church was at 11am, then lunch, then Susan, Keiko and the kids headed back to Kumamoto while I went to Aira to meet with Ryouji. Ryouji quit his job and so was off on Sunday and in church Sunday morning, we have been praying he would have a chance to go. I spent Sunday evening with him and had plenty of time to talk about spiritual things. He is planning to attend church as long as he is able, which probably means until he gets a job. Keep him in your prayers.
Monday morning was the bi-monthly pastor and missionary prayer time in Aira. 3 pastors and 3 missionaries were there this time, we had a good time of fellowship. After lunch, a 2 hour drive back to Kumamoto to get there in time for our Monday night team prayer time.
Tuesday was an "off" day (that means I was able to catch up on some of the things I would normally have finished on Monday.) Wednesday, Susan and I spent 4.5 hours at the eye doctors office. Fun, fun!
Thursday was another interesting day as I took part in an International Day at a local elementary school. There were 6 foriegners present and about 150 teachers from other schools who came to observe the days activities. We were only allowed a few minutes of unplanned interaction with the kids but it was a fun day. I was able to connect with the other visitors and we ended up having a couple over for supper Friday night. Pray for fruit from this relationship!
Whatever else life might be for a missionary in Japan, it is seldom boring! Next week starts a similar schedule and will end with the discipleship retreat on Friday night and Saturday. Whew!

posted by Norman @ 7:14 PM