MACHIDA 2016: Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant

Beloved,

It’s Wednesday evening in Machida. The church is quiet and we just returned from a dinner at a very fine restaurant where Evergreen Chapel expressed its appreciation for our team. The food was excellent and the way in which it was presented made it taste even better. And we ate enough for all of you. Thank you.

Last night, our team served the pastors and their families at a dinner here at Evergreen. In total, there were 15 pastors with their wives and children. Best of all, Pastor Uchimura’s wife, Miho, was able to join the party. Although she could not speak, she was alert, laughed and had a very good appetite. These pastors are from all denominations in the area surrounding Machida. They were not shy and had a joyfulness that came from way down deep.

After the pastors enjoyed a time of worship in the sanctuary, they moved to the salon for dinner. They were very gracious and our team, along with members from Evergreen, were privileged to serve them. After the dinner, each pastor was asked to do something entertaining – there was singing, story telling, trivia quizzes – they performed very well and much laughter filled the room. Your team was also asked to perform and we lead the pastors and their families in a lively game of Bingo!! They really got into it and had a great time.

We prayed for them in our quiet time this morning, knowing that each one has a story to tell of how God guided them on their journeys in ministry. We honor them and hold them in high esteem. They are called blessed. What a privilege to share in a small part of their lives. We wish them God’s speed.

^“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8

With thanksgiving and prayer for our pastors

Your Machida Team