The Hwangs are visiting 7+ churches in the PNW, Fresno, and SoCal! Please pray for their meetings with partners and churches from Fan. 14 – Mar. 9.

There were 100+  guests, including Rifu’s Mayor, at our annual “Candles and Carols” Christmas Eve program at Oasis Chapel! Yume and Uncle Ken sang “O Holy Night” as a beautiful, powerful duet highlighting the joy of celebrating Christmas.

Do you have dreams about Christmas? I think many people in the States dream about having a “White Christmas” just like the song. This was my dad’s favorite Christmas song as it is for many people. But, it does not make any reference to Jesus or his birth. Maybe there is something better to dream about at Christmas?

Have you ever felt like you were being led down a path you didn’t want to go? Lee Ann loves the country! Gordon, not so much. You see, Gordon has allergies. Allergies to dust, pollen, mold, mildew, animals, working in the yard 😉 . . . So,

It has been cooler in Rifu than Tokyo, however, the record breaking summer heat is draining our energy. And the fish are dying in this pond! God is good to give us AC (air conditioning)! We were kept quite busy with volunteer groups (New Ohio Friends) and guests and cleaning the camp dorm (Shalom House). Then . . .

We had a fabulous time with 2 volunteer teams in July! The team from Gardena Valley Baptist Church, left us July 3rd. Then, the team from Purpose Church (Team Purpose), arrived July 9th.