"Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms." I Peter 4:9-10 NIV
From Chuck Burwell, leader of the Ube area's Mission work
"Not only are the church people very excited to have you all come but the gospel choir folks (mostly non-Christians) also very excited to meet you and sing for you on Easter and during the week. Many of the English students are hoping to get to meet the team as well. It should be an awesome week."
In His grace,
Chuck
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Prayer Requests and Support Update
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him. I John 5:14-15 NIV
Specific Prayer Needs:
- That our team will come together in unity and purpose;
- That we will be sensitive to God’s leading as we plan and facilitate the outreach;
- God to go before our team to remove any obstacles we may encounter;
- God to open the hearts of those in Japan whom we will have the opportunity to impact through this outreach;
- God will provide financially.
We are very excited about this trip. Financial support is essential to us going on this trip, but of greater importance is your commitment to pray.
The deadline for raising support is March 1. As you can see, there is still a good amount of financial support to be raised. Please continue to pray regarding all aspects of the trip.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Meet Team Ube
"When He calls us to do something, He provides the strength we need and the way to get it done." Dr. Charles F. Stanley
Meet Team Ube!
Those called by God to go to Ube, Japan on the team led by Rick and Linda Taylor are:
Gordon Close, Billy Cole, Robert Davis, Emiko Lanier, Stephanie Parker, Tracy Rye, Rebekah Schlender, Ryan Schlender, and Ricardo Thompson. Hopefully a team picture will be coming soon.
What's next?
The next team meeting is Sunday, March 8th.
Please continue to pray for the team, and the mission for the team has to be bathed and covered in God's blessings.
Meet Team Ube!
Those called by God to go to Ube, Japan on the team led by Rick and Linda Taylor are:
Gordon Close, Billy Cole, Robert Davis, Emiko Lanier, Stephanie Parker, Tracy Rye, Rebekah Schlender, Ryan Schlender, and Ricardo Thompson. Hopefully a team picture will be coming soon.
What's next?
The next team meeting is Sunday, March 8th.
Please continue to pray for the team, and the mission for the team has to be bathed and covered in God's blessings.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Architectural Plans for Lighthouse Church!
"I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built." Luke 6:47-48 NIV
Finally we have some architecturals to show about what the floor plan for the interior of the church will look like once construction is complete. As you can see, lots of work to be done in the time the team is there!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Cross Cultural Training and More Updates
"Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death." Philippians 2:5-8 NIV
"The missionary is an ordinary person, called by God, to do an extraordinary task."
The CCT session we went to today was phenomenal. In talking about the profile of a missionary, Fred Jones told us it was about growing spiritually. That's the main purpose, in addition to being committed, creative to do things you've never done before, to learn, to be non-judgemental, non-territorial, flexible, to love people, to work at communicating, and be be submissive to the Lord through leadership. Tons of food for thought about being on a mission for God.
Another topic was dealing with culture. Your culture shapes your world view. Culture determines our behavior, our values, our beliefs, and our world view (how you see yourself and how you interpret the actions of others). One motto to take away is Be FAT (Be Flexible, Adaptable, and Teachable!)
Coming soon...meet the team and actual architectural drawings!
"The missionary is an ordinary person, called by God, to do an extraordinary task."
The CCT session we went to today was phenomenal. In talking about the profile of a missionary, Fred Jones told us it was about growing spiritually. That's the main purpose, in addition to being committed, creative to do things you've never done before, to learn, to be non-judgemental, non-territorial, flexible, to love people, to work at communicating, and be be submissive to the Lord through leadership. Tons of food for thought about being on a mission for God.
Another topic was dealing with culture. Your culture shapes your world view. Culture determines our behavior, our values, our beliefs, and our world view (how you see yourself and how you interpret the actions of others). One motto to take away is Be FAT (Be Flexible, Adaptable, and Teachable!)
Coming soon...meet the team and actual architectural drawings!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
What is it like in Japan?
"We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God." 2 Corinthians 5:20 NIV
In looking back on notes from our last team meeting and I wrote down that the Japanese apparently really love gospel music. Lighthouse Church apparently has a decent sized choir, but for the most part the members don't really know about whom they are singing.
There may be limited opportunities for us to actually verbally share our faith, so for the most part, the church members and those around the area will be watching our actions and interactions as we work on the building. They've never had a group this size (11) come with the intent of working.
This weekend it's Cross Cultural Training (CCT) Saturday and a team meeting on Sunday to continue to get to know one another and "Spiritual Preparation". Who would have thought that the first month in this process would go by so quickly? I know none of us did.
In looking back on notes from our last team meeting and I wrote down that the Japanese apparently really love gospel music. Lighthouse Church apparently has a decent sized choir, but for the most part the members don't really know about whom they are singing.
There may be limited opportunities for us to actually verbally share our faith, so for the most part, the church members and those around the area will be watching our actions and interactions as we work on the building. They've never had a group this size (11) come with the intent of working.
This weekend it's Cross Cultural Training (CCT) Saturday and a team meeting on Sunday to continue to get to know one another and "Spiritual Preparation". Who would have thought that the first month in this process would go by so quickly? I know none of us did.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Finally, pictures of Lighthouse Christ Church!
The Site!
"Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia." Romans 16:5 NIV
Our Missionary contact, Wes Taylor, finally made it back to Japan late Friday. He sent some pictures this morning of the church facility. Obviously most of the work needs to be done to the interior, but these are some great photos from the outside. For Japan, this is a pretty big site. The Lord's providence is very evident. The church raised funds for this site and put in a bid, which was below what the appraised and expected price was, but, nothing is too great a task for our God.
Since 2001 Ube Lighthouse Church has been meeting in a 750 SF house. Once completed, this facility will be the center of outreach in Ube: as a training center, a place for Bible study, a place to teach English as a second language, housing for short term teams and other potential resources such as a lending library. What an awesome honor to be a part of God's work in this place!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Prayer Support
"I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." Mark 11:23-24 NIV
Support-What is it and how do you get it?
Happy Valentine's Day! PRAYER! Ask anything according to His will... We ask that everyone continue to pray for the mission trip. We need to continually lift up and be lifted up. All of our support (strength, courage, time, energy, money) comes from God. As time continues to count down, more and more things need to be accomplished for the trip. So, we need time and helping hands and willing hearts and an abundance of prayer.
What's next for the team?
Cross Cultural Training (CCT) at FBA Saturday, February 21 from 9 AM - 1 PM. And, a team meeting on February 22nd at 1 PM.
Support-What is it and how do you get it?
Happy Valentine's Day! PRAYER! Ask anything according to His will... We ask that everyone continue to pray for the mission trip. We need to continually lift up and be lifted up. All of our support (strength, courage, time, energy, money) comes from God. As time continues to count down, more and more things need to be accomplished for the trip. So, we need time and helping hands and willing hearts and an abundance of prayer.
What's next for the team?
Cross Cultural Training (CCT) at FBA Saturday, February 21 from 9 AM - 1 PM. And, a team meeting on February 22nd at 1 PM.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Our Mission
February 12, 2009
This is the first entry into the blog on the short term mission trip to Ube, Japan sponsored by FBA.
"See to it that you complete the work you have received in the Lord." Colossians 4:17 NIV
Where
Ube, Japan http://maps.google.com/maps?f=s&utm_campaign=en&utm_source=en-ha-na-us-bk-gm&utm_medium=ha&utm_term=google%20maps
What
The trip to Ube is a construction mission to assist Ube Lighthouse Christ Church.
The Church has recently acquired a commercial property in need of renovation to meet their needs. Tasks will include demolition and construction of non-load-bearing walls, addition of a door to the outside, a new covered walkway to the only restroom (which they currently have to go out of the building to get into) as well as expansion of the kitchen and the removal of an existing closet and shelves. Once this is complete, its on to painting! Also on site is a parsonage which is home to missionaries assisting the church. There is a pond and Japanese garden on site which need attention.
Who
The team currently consists of 11 members plus Rick and Linda Taylor, our team leads and of course the missionaries stationed in Ube. Faith Promise Missionary Wes Taylor and his family are the on-site contacts for this mission.
When
The mission trip is scheduled for April 10, 2009 - April 18, 2009.
Requests
Please continue to pray for the team, the Church in Ube, that God go before the team to remove any potential obstacles, and for provision of all necessary items to complete God's will in this task.
This is the first entry into the blog on the short term mission trip to Ube, Japan sponsored by FBA.
"See to it that you complete the work you have received in the Lord." Colossians 4:17 NIV
Where
Ube, Japan http://maps.google.com/maps?f=s&utm_campaign=en&utm_source=en-ha-na-us-bk-gm&utm_medium=ha&utm_term=google%20maps
What
The trip to Ube is a construction mission to assist Ube Lighthouse Christ Church.
The Church has recently acquired a commercial property in need of renovation to meet their needs. Tasks will include demolition and construction of non-load-bearing walls, addition of a door to the outside, a new covered walkway to the only restroom (which they currently have to go out of the building to get into) as well as expansion of the kitchen and the removal of an existing closet and shelves. Once this is complete, its on to painting! Also on site is a parsonage which is home to missionaries assisting the church. There is a pond and Japanese garden on site which need attention.
Who
The team currently consists of 11 members plus Rick and Linda Taylor, our team leads and of course the missionaries stationed in Ube. Faith Promise Missionary Wes Taylor and his family are the on-site contacts for this mission.
When
The mission trip is scheduled for April 10, 2009 - April 18, 2009.
Requests
Please continue to pray for the team, the Church in Ube, that God go before the team to remove any potential obstacles, and for provision of all necessary items to complete God's will in this task.
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