Well, here we are! We've made it! I've got so much to say and I can't find the words to write. Let me just start by saying that God is good. He's made our path straight and our journey clear. We have a lot to do but let me just give you a brief rundown of what we've done so far.
Our first night in Tokyo we stayed in a Hotel. We met Fukuisensei and he showed us around the building he works. It is called Ochinomizu Christian Center. They are responsible for Christian Radio and TV broadcasting, very cool. We also went out for dinner (The picture below) with Fukuisensei and Kishiosensei.
Our first night in Tokyo we stayed in a Hotel. We met Fukuisensei and he showed us around the building he works. It is called Ochinomizu Christian Center. They are responsible for Christian Radio and TV broadcasting, very cool. We also went out for dinner (The picture below) with Fukuisensei and Kishiosensei.
We ate very delicious food. Their English is much better than they would ever let on and much better than our Japanese (especially mine). Fukuisensei is the man in the white shirt and Kishiosensei is the man in the black shirt. They showed us around Tokyo and gave us a few good insights for where to eat and what is cheap and how to get back to our hotel if we decide to explore.
The next day Joe and I went to go explore on our own. We were equipped with maps, yen and phones but we still managed to get ourselves lost and utterly disoriented. It's okay though, we made it out unscathed and we actually really enjoyed our time. We walked miles and miles around the area. First we went for a jog around the Imperial Palace Garden (I'm still sore from it). Then we had breakfast at the hotel. We eventually made our way over to the Tokyo Dome city, which impressed Fuikuisensei because I think it was probably a very far walk. There is a slideshow of this journey are below:
The next day Joe and I went to go explore on our own. We were equipped with maps, yen and phones but we still managed to get ourselves lost and utterly disoriented. It's okay though, we made it out unscathed and we actually really enjoyed our time. We walked miles and miles around the area. First we went for a jog around the Imperial Palace Garden (I'm still sore from it). Then we had breakfast at the hotel. We eventually made our way over to the Tokyo Dome city, which impressed Fuikuisensei because I think it was probably a very far walk. There is a slideshow of this journey are below:
After this we traveled to Machida church where we are now currently staying. Here we have already lead worship, shared our testimonies, lead a bible study and helped with the children's after school program, Usually there are only a handful of children that come to the program but during our first one we had about 20! It has been an incredible journey so far. Another slideshow of Machida church is below:
Joe and I also had an amazing opportunity to eat with Kanosensei. The pastor of Machida church and her family. It was an amazing meal. Now, Joe and I are getting ready to leave with Kanosensei. We all have the afternoon free so we are going to visit the Squirrel Park and the Supermarket. I also believe that either tonight or tomorrow we are going to have dinner with the Maine's who are long term missionaries in the Machida area. Later tonight I will post some videos of worship and play with the Children's afterschool program.