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Arrival in Japan

5/31/2018

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We arrived in Japan three weeks ago, welcomed by fellow missionaries. We experienced issues with immigration resulting from misinformation about which person we were supposed to see and from malfunctioning printers. Yet, God provided a smooth transition from America to Japan, and we (and our luggage) arrived safely.

The whirlwind began with shopping for essentials (bedding, towels, etc). The next day we tackled government registrations and purchasing more furniture and appliances. Getting cell phones took twelve hours due to a discrepancy in usage of middle names between America and Japan in the credit card background check. Yet, God has faithfully provided what we have needed, even if that was freeing our schedule so that we can spend a day getting cell phones.

We attended Megumi Baptist church, our new church home, for the first time in years and were welcomed with open arms. They have sacrificed time and energy to help us move to the area. We are thankful for and greatly appreciate them, but they are strangers. We still have trouble remembering their names. Yet, God created within the church a familial relationship that transcends cultures and language.

Despite living in Japan before, transitioning to a new culture and language is difficult. We praise God for His faithfulness to help us do what He has called us to do. We praise God for the strength He gives to navigate trains with two young children. We praise God that at the end of the day we can look back and see His hand guiding and protecting throughout the day.
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Gloria McKee
6/8/2018 07:47:54 am

How thankful we are that God is providing for your family each step of the way. I continue to pray for Grace for each moment and that you keep aware of all the little blessings He provides each day.

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Jeff King
6/8/2018 11:18:26 pm

Praising the Lord for your safe arrival and continued prayers as you acclimate to Japan and continue your language skills!

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Kathy Hardisty
6/9/2018 02:41:32 pm

Glad to hear you arrived safely and that all went smoothly. Praise God for that. He is certainly gracious to His children. You are on my daily prayer list.

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Dorothy Skinner
6/10/2018 03:41:09 pm

So glad you are adjusting to your Japanese church family. Praying for you!

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