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Dear Praying Friends:

We celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord!!! What a privilege we have to freely worship and praise the Living God!!!

During these last two weeks we have seen lives changed by the Risen Savior. March 29, about 8:30 a.m. our phone rang. Mrs. Ima asked when we were coming to Togane. I responded that we were coming that very day. ! She had called because Mrs. Fuku who is 87 years old had decided to quit the religion that she had been following for 60 years, had returned all their materials, and wanted to accept Christ. Monday afternoon, Mrs. Fuku prayed to receive Christ. Her mind is very sharp even though she has some trouble hearing. Since that time we have talked with her three time about her decision. She is eager to learn and is praying every day.As we talked about prayer, her eyes lit up as she thought about praying to a God who is alive and will answer her prayers. Also, John 14:1-3 about God preparing a place for us in heaven gave her hope and peace. Pray for her mind to be cleared of all the false teaching from the past 60 years and her heart and mind to be a sponge to soak in God’s word.

Team from Tabiji

Many of the Christians in Togane, both at Hiyoshidai and at Tabjiji, will be celebrating Christ’s resurrection for the first time. Mrs. Se reads the story of the crucifixion with tears in her eyes. Her eyes sparkle and her voices rings with laughter and joy as she talks about her Savior. The Holy Spirit is so close and precious to her. Pray that joy and peace will fill their hearts and that they will experience his presence and power daily.

Thank you for praying for the trip to Okinawa. God blessed in a marvelous way!! Fifteen of us gathered together at the Shin’s house. After a short time of fellowship over tea, we had worship where Tak spoke of God’s love and ultimate sacrifice for us and how He gives grace in our time of need. Since several were lost, he gave an invitation to accept Christ. Each of those present have had serious crisis in their lives. They have been ministered to by Mrs. Ima and she has pointed them to God’s word for answers to their needs. As they meet again to study God’s word and encourage one another, pray for the Christians to grow and the lost to be saved.

Worship together at Shin’s house

We met for almost six hours, sitting on the wooden floor. After a lunch of special Okinawan dishes, which included soup with pigs intestines, we talked about how to have a house church. The group has decided to meet again. Praise the Lord!! Pray for this commitment to remain strong. Mrs. Fu from Tabiji has followed up with a phone call and is encouraged that Mr. and Mrs. Shin will soon trust Christ. Let’s claim this couple and their two young adult children for Christ!!!

Pray for the Christians to be victorious in their walk with the Lord, to grow and be faithful witnesses for Christ.

Because of Calvary,
Tak and Lana