Our MC (what some would call small group), has truly become a family here. We are enjoying diving into each other’s lives and having the chance to feast literally on God’s Word and some amazing food weekly. Thankful to have this beautiful segment of God’s body to live on mission with in Oki.

Linnea turned 40 this month and was well celebrated by our church family and by our family around the world. Even had cake on three separate nights!

We were celebrating with five new brothers and sisters in baptism! Oh how we wish we could share all their stories. Some of them can be found on our church’s Instagram page -@pillarokinawa Johnny even got to help Jon with holding towels. That was a sweet moment.

I’m starting my 9th week of teaching tomorrow. It’s a little intimidating still to think that these kids really do expect me to know what I’m doing and have a lesson figured out, plus make it interesting, plus meet all the possible learning standards, plus be kind at all times while doing it. It’s still…

Having monthly GTO meetings gives us a chance to catch up with our friends! In Sept Linnea and her friend Patti had breakfast on the seawall. Also, they made it Instagram worthy 😉

Our Missional Community started back up this month. We have had the joy of seeing new faces and enjoying a good deal of those were there in the spring. The kids love being back in our friends home after the restrictions for meeting in groups less then 10 was lifted. Here we are at our…

These past five weeks of classes have been a whirlwind of setting up a class in the moment. It has also been a lot of fun! Great opportunities to share the gospel with lots of kids who haven’t heard about Jesus.