| | How is it possible that it's already November? This time last year, we were packing all our bags and getting ready to go home to California for our short two month furlough. Time sure flies. There's been lots going on, so I'll try to speed catch everyone up. Thank you for your continued support and love... we are eternally grateful.
October was fast... so I'll cheat and put out our November prayer request and update email that some of you have gotten already. I will, however, add pictures so enjoy.
Hello friends,
It now seems that fall is in full swing here in Tokyo. It is our family's favorite season so we are all thrilled with the cool crisp beautiful mornings. We have finally put away the "sempuki" (Japanese for fan) and time to pull out the kerosene heater. Thank you for thinking of us and standing with us in prayer. We appreciate you all beyond words.
Here are some October happenings...
1. Grandma and Grandpa Boek were here for a month. It was such a joy to have them here with us. We were able to work together in an outreach concert with all the Boek family. Grandma and Grandpa sang, Jeremiah gave the message, Cali translated and Geigy cooked the chili and cornbread. It was a great time and so great to work together in ministry. They left the first week of October and we already miss them.
2. Our ladies bible study started in October. Michiko-san is helping to co-lead the bible study with Geigy. It has been great to watch her grow in leadership and to have the ladies begin to grow under her leadership.
3. Cali turned 12 this month. She is growing up to be a responsible, capable, and talented young lady. We are so proud of her.
 
4. We had our children's ministry fellowship night this month. We had a great sleepover and we got to sow into the lives of young people in our church. We had a great night together. And the next day was our Fall Family Picnic. It was a great time together hanging out with our fellowship and growing in our "koinonia." So beautiful.  
5. FEVERS AND FLU - all three of our kids' classes have been closed due to tons of kids being sick. Our boys have been hit with fevers. They've been home all week and will be returning to school sometime next week. Thank you for praying for us, please continue to pray for health and safety for our children. The latest newspaper article said that up to 1million people in Japan have been infected with the N1H1 virus since July. That's a lot of folks, and the winter months is still upcoming. Please pray.
6. We had our Fall Masquerade outreach on Oct. 31st. We helped with this Horizon Language School event. Cali translated in for the Children's program, she is so great. 
Our prayer requests:
1. Please pray for God to guide and direct us in regards to upcoming ministry changes that we have been praying about. More on that later...
2. Health and Safety for our children as we approach the winter season.
3. Please pray for us to have wisdom as we research schooling options for Cali for Junior High. Cali will be graduating in March from 6th grade and we are now trying to figure out what to do for Junior High. We are looking into a homeschool academy online, and also at a private Christian church school. We covet your prayers for discernment and guidance we listen to the Lord's leading.
4. Please pray for us as we plan our Christmas outreaches. We are now getting dates for all our ministries to host the Christmas events. And it's still not to late to come to Tokyo for Christmas or part of December and join us in brining the Good News of Emmanuel (God with us) to those who still have to hear. Email us if you are interested in coming.
5. Jeremiah will be starting a leadership training session, please pray for the men and women who will be attending.
6. Ladies Bible Study - we currently have one lady who attends who is not yet a believer, please pray for her to come to Christ.
Blessings to you all and Happy Fall!
:)The 5 Boeks. |
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