Day 2 in Tokyo

I was awoken this morning by an early call from the immigration office. They were already going over my papers and asked that I bring in one more document. So I jumped out of bed and took it down there first thing. They didn’t make any promises but definitely made it sound like things will . . . → Read More: Day 2 in Tokyo

Day 1 in Tokyo

Well, I submitted all the forms for my visa extension and can only pray now, that they will process it in time!

I also visited a pastor friend and attended the fall concert at CAJ, where I mets lots and lots of friends. Everybody was surprised to see me, and most were sad that Hydi . . . → Read More: Day 1 in Tokyo

Quick trip to Tokyo

Tomorrow I (Jim) am leaving for a quick trip to Tokyo. When my dad died in July we had to make some quick changes to our travel plans and ended up leaving Japan earlier than had been planned. That meant quite a few things were left unfinished so I’m going back to try and tie . . . → Read More: Quick trip to Tokyo

Itineration Update

Last Sunday (October 19th) I had the opportunity to speak at Faith Covenant in Colorado Springs and today (October 26th) I spoke at Centennial Covenant in Littleton. We thank God for these opportunities to connect with supporting churches!

Faith Covenant is permeated with a spirit of new beginnings and we really sense that God is . . . → Read More: Itineration Update

Sojourners Article

My friend and fellow Covenant pastor, Eugene Cho made the cover of Sojourners! And more importantly, the article gives reason for hope! Check it out. Link

Thursday, October 16th

Today was another busy day for sports in the Peterson family.

Miles and I drove to Denver early this morning to the Colorado High School Boys 5A Championship Tournament. He was playing in the 1st singles division which meant he and the other top 15 high school players in the state were competing. He had . . . → Read More: Thursday, October 16th

Tuesday, October 14th

Kendra’s volleyball team had a game tonight against Air Academy and won in straight sets. Kendra played well and we enjoyed cheering. The J.V. and Varsity teams went on to win their games as well.

Blocking at the net

A lighter moment

Spike!

Kendra got 8 serves in a row

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Upcoming Church Visits

Jim will be preaching and talking about the ministries in Japan in some local Colorado Covenant churches in the coming weeks. October 19th — Faith Covenant, Colorado Springs October 26th — Centennial Covenant, Littleton November 9th — Relevant Word, Colorado Springs

Saturday, October 11th

Saturday was a busy day for Eli. In the morning he played in the last football game of the season. They were up against the best team in the league and hoped to put an end to their opponents’ undefeated season. They played a good game and Eli played offense, defense and both special teams . . . → Read More: Saturday, October 11th

Thursday, October 9th

Miles and his tennis team mates competed in the regionals on Wednesday and Thursday at a country club in Denver. He was the 2nd seed and had a bye in the first round. Then he took on the third seed in the second round and came out on top after a well fought battle. He . . . → Read More: Thursday, October 9th