I have determined not to wait another six weeks before posting an update, so here is an up to the minute report of activities here in Japan!
Costco is an important part of our experience here in Japan. There you can buy American food that you miss like large jars of peanut butter, Hershey's chocolate syrup, and American cheese! You know, all the good stuff!
We went right after prayer Friday night. It was a very crowded 45 minute train ride to Kawasaki City and a 15 minute Taxi ride to Costco. Four of us shared the cab fare so it was about the same cost as the usual bus ride from the train station to Costco and back. Joe, whom you do not see in this photo, was our guide. He has been in Japan for 5 years and speaks Japanese like a native. We chronicled this cab ride for the sake of our friend and fellow missionary Christina, in the middle, who rode in a taxi for the first time in her life! Glad to share the experience with you Christina! ;-)
On the ride back home, I almost lost my footing on the miserably crowded train when an elderly lady leaned on me and fell asleep standing up. The press between me and the other passengers kept her in the upright position. This is a common occurrence on the trains. Needless to say that was not a fun ride.
Yesterday we spent the day in Funabashi at the Coffee House Café Ministry. I love this ministry! Once a month Japanese people come to practice their English with native English speakers. Pastor's Tomo and Meg have themed questions to discuss with the patrons. Free coffee, tea and snacks are served. We all discuss the topics in English as much as possible. After all has been discussed, Pastor Tomo gives a short Gospel message that wraps up the theme for the day. I love to talk and meet new people, so this ministry is definitely for me!
Here are a few more pics of the Gospel Café ministry trip...
We had a great time! We will be back on November 9th for another great time of ministry and fun!
We arrived back in Noborito around 7:15 PM. Just in time for a cell group get together. Fellowship, worship, prayer and a message from Monica of the Brazilian team marked our time together.
This was actually a video that will not download to this blog as a video, but you get the idea. The song was "Nothing is Impossible!" Worship was intense and powerful! Japan will be saved! Thank You Jesus!
Home at 11:30 PM. Sleep!
More in the days to come!
I love you!
Rhonda
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