Happy New Year! May this New Year be filled with joy, peace and God’s abundant blessings! This new year is going to be a year of hope and harvest. The last month of 2024 did not go well with us (humanly speaking). Five people whom we knew went to be with the Lord. My wife’s…

not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. HEBREWS 10:25 We decided as a team to begin our year by separating from work and business and going on a retreat. Our team gathered at the source of the…

Sugoi! It has been quite a year for us living out our faith over here in Japan. This update is going to highlight both the difficulties and blessings this year has brought. Thank you so much to each of you who have gotten behind us and opened your hearts to the lost souls of Japan….

But Jesus said, “Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14 NKJV Thanks to be God–He has brought these wonderful children to our church! We are also amazed by the number of children who came to our Christmas program–about 42 children…

2024 Christmas Outreach Event On December 25, 2024, our church hosted a special Christmas outreach event in our church courtyard. Around 150 people attended. Most of them were non-Christians from the local community. The event was filled with joy and excitement as the youth group and children performed beautiful songs and lively dances. The highlight…

Hello Dear Family in Christ, We are delighted to share the blessings that God has bestowed upon us and our ongoing ministry endeavors. Our ministry has expanded to three southern states! God has expanded our ministry to three southern states. What a great God that He has added to our work! Please pray for us…

Hello Everyone. Greetings. I am very grateful for your prayers. I am very excited that God has done a wonderful work. Many people are being saved here through the Gospel! Through that, our church is growing.  In this past few months, we have baptized many people who came to the Lord. There are some wonderful stories…

Dear Pastors, Leaders and Supporters,  “But my heart’s passion is to preach the gospel where the name of Christ has not been spoken, lest I build on another’s foundation.” Romans 15:20 Happy New Year to all of you. I am thankful to God from the bottom of my heart that He is opening up villages…

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: 1 Peter 2:21 Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) has knocked me down (in many ways) since early December, but by God’s grace I’m getting back up!  One of my sisters recently sent me this quote from a book she…

I (Matt) recently decided to start sharing my thoughts on life, ministry, and God’s Word with all of you in regular devotionals. I have not decided whether or not I should name them, but if I do, I would like your help. Please email me back to vote on which name you like best: A…