Pray for Maiko

Not sure what you do when you get a request for prayer, but why not shut your eyes after reading this and pray straight up!

Maiko is preparing to speak on a KGK weekend away this weekend and is concerned about how her talks are not yet coming together. Please ask that she'll have clarity, be able to say 'no' to things that don't matter and that God would prepare the hearts of the students attending.

Newsletter snapshot

Here's what Shuichi and Elaine are telling their supporters about us!

Student Mission Trip (8 students plus leader)

We are looking forward to the visit of a group of students from Newcastle, who are eager to help us in our local outreach. They will be with us from 19th December till 24th. Their visit to us is just a part of a wider mission trip outside WEC to other parts of Japan, and has been made possible because several of our friends have been willing to give hospitality, anticipating a chance to practice their English!

Although this is still several weeks away yet, the time will fly by, and we will not be putting out another news letter before they come. We would appreciate prayer for the following:

1. Good relationships in the “home-stays” (they are all non-Christian) with natural opportunities to share testimony.

2. Good relationships among the team members and with ourselves – the Lord blesses unity!

3. A lasting effect in people’s lives from the outreach events: possible community service on Saturday (20^th); special Christmas presentations on Sunday morning (21^st) and on Tuesday (23^rd )which is a public holiday; caroling outside local shops on Sunday afternoon/evening (21^st); village literature distribution on Monday (22^nd).

4. Good attendance at all events, and good weather (it will be winter!)

5. Good participation by the Christians, especially for the caroling.

6. Freedom from colds and flu for all concerned, including those we hope to invite.