Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Team Retreat

The team just returned from our team retreat in Northern California. We did ministry with the international students at CSUEB ISF, Served the San Lorenzo Japanese Christian Church through cleaning the English chapel-side after a wedding, and we shared about our Japan Mission at the Fremont Asian Christian Church. It was a great time of fellowship with the Japanese-Asian Community in Norcal, Team bonding, and time away from BIOLA.

When visiting the Fremont Church, we felt so encouraged by everyone who talked with us and by the service. The children led worship and acted out an Easter Skit and IT WAS SO CUTE! After service, many people talked to us and encouraged us through kind words of support.

Thank you to all who came out to fellowship with us! <3 Personally, I felt so encouraged to see my family (yes, slzjcc/facc/CYA) come and engage with the team through fellowship and show your support in that way. You guys warm my heart.

More to come. Stay posted lovely people. :)

Thursday, April 14, 2011

We're Official! :)

The Japan Team Mission trip was presented before the BIOLA mission board today (not the first time) and has been OFFICIALLY PASSED! PTL!

On another note, 50% fundraising is due April 20th. Currently, the team as a whole stands at 14% fund-raised. Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we try to raise our funds.

Thank you for supporting us! Your love and prayers are deeply appreciated. Feel free to comment below with words of encouragement or how we can be praying for YOU! Our heart is for God to be glorified everywhere! So your prayer needs are important to us too. <3

May God be blessing you in your joys and trials.
-
A.M.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Senbazuru 千羽鶴

Check out the Thousand Crane Project, hosted by the BIOLA Japan Team!

https://sites.google.com/site/biolasenbazuru/

If you have further questions or would like to participate as a volunteer in this project, please contact Andy. <3