More opportunities to interact with young moms

Last week 2 women from my mom's and tot's group, who are also involved in the women's discussion group came for coffee. Both women are concerned about their futures and whether they should return to their jobs as Airline Flight Attendents or stay home with their daughters. I was so happy that they felt comfortable enough with me to share their concerns and deep feelings. That gave me the opportunity to pray for them. I love showing God's love to the kids he's put in my life too.

A God-given opportunity at the local elementary school

Last Thursday Doug, Laura and I had the privilege of talking to the entire elementary school in our neighbourhood about Canada. I've been doing some book reading to classes in the school, but the opportunity actually came through a Japanese class that I've been taking at the International Centre in our area of Tokyo. I sure never thought this opportunity would come from my desire to improve my Japanese and to meet other internationals living in the area, but then, we never know how God will use what we're involved in for His Glory!

Since Thursday, we've become celebrities in our neighbourhood. All elementarty-aged children greet us, in either Japanese, English or French since we taught them that during our presentation.

After our power point presentation for the entire school, we spent 45 minutes talking with 70 Grade 6 students, then doing a 45 minute cooking class. We taught them how to make bannock and ate it with Maple Syrup.

I'm not sure that's how Canada's first nations people enjoyed it, but the kids sure liked it that way. Canada is probably best known here for its maple syrup!

We're praying that God will use that opportunity that He provided to touch families in our area for Christ. Would you pray with us that through the classes we teach and the contacts we make that God would make himself known on this little island in Tokyo Bay? If you'd like more information on how to pray specifically for our ministry please contact us. Thanks!

High School Field Hockey

Last Saturday Laura's Field Hockey team played an excellent game against Yokohama International School making Christian Academy in Japan the league champions. Laura made a couple of phenominal saves as goalie and played an excellent season.

This Saturday the International Schools came together one last time to play in a tournament and once again CAJ came away undefeated! Laura played 4 shut out games and the team came away with the tournament champion trophy! The fans made up of class mates, parents and teachers were ecstatic. What a way to end your High School career in Field Hockey! We are really proud parents!

Megan also had an excellent season as the Middle School Field Hockey goal keeper. Her skills have improved greatly and she too loves the game. She's looking forward to returning to CAJ for her Grade 10 year and joining the High School Field Hockey team. Not much chance of finding Field Hockey featured at her Canadian High School!

Wow! Thanks for praying!

Recently I sent out a "list" of people I'm working with asking people to pray for opportunities to share Christ with them. The response from "pray - ers" has been phenomenal, humbling and encouraging. Thank you so much for your support! I've had lots of opportunities to meet with moms and talk to them about my relationship with God. Please continue to pray that their hearts would be open and that they would have a desire to learn more. They have lots of questions and seem somewhat interested.

Narumi, Luna and Fumito (sleeping) with their Moms

I can't believe that we'll be going on home assignment in only 5 short months. Wow! So little time and so much to do! Pray with me that God will use us in an incredible way to bring the people he leads us to one step closer to Him.

Moms and kids circle continues to be a lot of fun and a great place to meet young moms. The group in really becoming close and affords lots of opportunities for deep conversation.

Snack time! Lots of fun! I'll keep you updated!