Dear Loved Ones, Greeting. This last Sunday of November 2020, we worshiped with our beloved brothers and sisters at Scottsdale First Baptist Church in Scottsdale, Arizona where we brought the …

Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’ s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:18.   Dear Loved Ones,   Greetings. We wish you …

  Dear Family, Friends, and Ministry Partners, Greetings! in the name of our wonderful Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I cannot believe that we are celebrating another Advent Season and …

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Benjamin Chan
December 15, 2020

Preparing for my retirement has led to reflecting on the last 36 years.  One activity I had to do at a transition workshop was to write a timeline of my years in Thailand.  This exercise has been a wonderful time to remember and to give thanks for what God has done. 

At many stores in December, we hear Christmas carols in Japan. Amazing! But, many do not know the true story of the Lord’s birth and saving work. Some Japanese people think Christmas is Santa’s birthday! So, at our Bible study Christmas party we shared the account of Jesus’ birth by lighting Advent candles, reading scripture and singing Christmas carols. Each year I learn (or re-learn) something new. Here are my top 3 lessons I’ve learned this Christmas 2020: