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Declaring the glory of Christ
among the least reached
where all
the odds are stacked against us.
 “Mom!
Is there really a state here in
Japan where everyone is a
Christian?!” Eryn yelled excitedly as her eye caught the magazine
cover article: “The State of the
Kingdom of God in Japan.”
No,
sadly that is not the case – yet. But more people are hearing about
Christ every day for the first time!
Sayama Church building stats
Land: 2180 square feet
1st floor (sanctuary): 692 sq. ft.
2nd floor (hall & parsonage) : 1528 sq. ft.
Cost, including modest renovation: about $255,0000 dollars
PRAISE & THANKS
- For building for Sayama church
- For a great pastor
for Sayama church
- For health over
the move
- For everyone who
gives to the Great Commission Fund so that we can declare the Gospel
in Japan
REQUESTS
- Please pray for Sengendai church, as they continue to pray for a
pastor and a building.
- Please pray with
us about where and how God would have us start a church this term
- Please pray that we
could make contacts with the right people.
More information and photos at
www.theKindervaters.com
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dedication | Kapsule
 What dedication these believers have
shown – praying for nearly 20 years for a pastor and a permanent
place of worship!
God has answered those prayers and
we made it back to Japan just in time to attend the Dedication service for
the newly purchased building of Sayama Alliance
Church.
Since the start of the church by Alliance missionaries
nearly 20 years ago, the believers have rented an office room to meet in.
The rent alone was almost more than this young congregation could pay. When
God answered their prayers and brought them a wonderful pastor, Rev.
Miyoshi, several years ago, we were thrilled. They had waited many years
for a Japanese pastor. At the same time, however, paying 2 rents (his
apartment and the church room) was killing them.
Then suddenly, God brought to their
attention a small office building that was for sale. They purchased it,
renovated it, and have a wonderful new building. Now that they have their
own building, the pastor can live in the church, thus saving even more
money. (This is the standard practice in Japan.)
The building has a sanctuary on the
1st floor, and a multi-purpose room and the pastor’s
apartment on the 2nd floor. (see stats on the left) You’ll
notice the second floor is quite a bit larger than the 1st
floor. That’s because about the parsonage portion is on
“stilts” above a 3 or 4 car parking area.
The dedication of the building and
the dedication of the believers was a great encouragement for us and for
the believers of Sengendai church where we served
last year. They are still waiting and praying for a building and a pastor.
Photo BLOG
notice
Rather than fill everyone’s
inbox with things you may not want, we have started a photo blog –
mostly photos with comments beside them. Pictures of this new church are on
our blog, along with photos of our house, new neighborhood, and life our
first weeks back in Japan.
Of course, our website, www.theKindervaters.com, has
some photos, but for privacy reasons, we are putting most of them on the
blog, instead.
If you are interested in viewing
the blog, just drop us a note and we will send you the address and add you
to the list of viewers.
Warmly,
David & Evangeline Kindervater
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The Great Commission Fund
of the C&MA makes it possible for us to live and minister in Japan.
To provide financial support please visit the C&MA web site
www.cmalliance.org or send
checks to:
The Christian and
Missionary Alliance, PO Box 35000, Colorado Springs, CO 80935-3500
Memo options:
·
“Kindervater- GCF” for
general support of C&MA missions worldwide
·
“Kindervater Work Fund”
for our personal ministry expense.
Our mailing address is:
2-36-3 Higashi Tokorozawa
Tokorozawa-shi, Saitama-ken 359-0021 JAPAN
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