Category: Updates

In this space I will keep you up-to-date on my work in Japan, as well as prayer requests you can join me in lifting up to the Lord.

In September, I started my first set of courses at Fuller Seminary: Leadership Development and Family and Pastoral Counseling. I also returned to my yoga and physical training regimine. I also started a new school year in a new school, teaching a new age group in a new position. So it was quit a month. It was a hard month in some aspects as Japan had initially hoped I would come in September but due to paperwork and other clearances, it has been pushed back to winter or spring 2015. On a positive note, my car accident case from 3 years ago was finally settled! Please pray for perseverance in all that lies before me and contentment at where God has me.

Due to staff trainings and vacations, I have not been able to have my final panel interview with OMF. I attended Teacher Trainings in the beginning of the month and then went to Australia for the first time to attend my Japanese friend’s wedding. She was one of the first two Japanese female christian friends I made. We have known each other for 15 years and it was a blessing to be at her wedding. I ended up helping with all of the preparations, was the our guide and translator for her family from Japan, said the Japanese prayer at the wedding and translated the Maid of Honor’s speech to name a few things so it was a busy but blessed time. Please pray for my upcoming school year.

Completed all medical and psychological testing, paperwork and interviews. Started new nutrition and exercise routines. Waiting to hear from OMF on acceptance. Had wonderful visit from sister and family form GA and took fun trip to NY. Since I have yet to be accepted, I did resign my contract. Please pray that this was the right decision and if not, that God would give me the courage and way out.

Attended OMF’s Candidates Course. Decided it was the ministry for me. Could not be accepted until all paperwork, psychological and physical tests were completed and the team able to review them, but am hoping for clearance over the summer. Japan wants me in September, but the OMF US Team feels like November/December would be the earliest. Please pray for guidance and timing and what to do about my teaching contract.