The photo above was taken last week just before Sam took off to Japan to spend the holidays with his girl friend Rachel and her family in Tokyo.

Rejoice with us this day over the baptism of two young men from our Isesaki boys ministry. Akira and Keijiro, both 15 and both good friends of our Sky, gave public witness to their faith in Jesus and were baptized during the worship service last Sunday (Dec. 20th). Thank you Lord! (In the photo below they are pictured with our dear colleague, Pastor Kogure)

May each of you experience both a special peace…. and a profound joy this season.

Andrea, Tim, Sam, Lilla, & Sky