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Final Update of 2003
By jpnnana | December 31, 2003
Dear Praying Friends:
2003 is coming to a close. Businesses are closing for the holiday and Japanese are winding down. Many of our Christians are returning to their homes for the first time since they have become Christians to celebrate the New Year with their extended families. These young Christians will face traditions that challenge their Christian faith, questions about their faith and perhaps persecution. Pray they will be faithful to their Lord.
At our Christmas worship we gave the Christians material on sharing their faith with their family during New Year’s when their extended families are together. Mrs. Sh shared the next day how this had encouraged her and given her some handles on how to prepare and what to do. She explained that her three sisters and their families and her parents will all be together on New Years Day . She also shared that they would want to know why she quit the ethics group and became a Christian. Pray for her as she shares her testimony and pray that her family’s spiritual eyes will be opened and that they will accept Christ.
Mr. and Mrs. Sa traveled in a tiny van to a northern city for New Years. The van is so small it is dangerous in snowy weather so pray for their safety as well as their witness to their families. Also ask God to bless their time traveling together. Pray that they will be able to keep their commitment to start worship at their home on the second Sunday in January after their return.
Several of the Christians are struggling. Ask God to give them a desire to read the word, to pray. and ask Him to strengthen their faith and help them be consistent in their daily walk with Him. Pray for the Holy Spirit’s leading and power in the worship services and for the Christians to be consistent and bold in witnessing. Ask God to give our leaders servant hearts, to protect, encourage, strengthen and deepen their faith.
We praise God for all He has done this year and look forward to all that He is going to do this coming year. Thank you for being part of our team and His work.
Praising Him and Claiming His Promises,
Lana and Tak
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