| | Dear Friends,
It has been too long and for that I apologize. I've got lots of news for you so I may not even need to use chapters, I'll just keep it short and sweet.
Language School update:
I've completed another term at Kichijoji Language School, and will begin my 8th 10 week term in the beginning of July, where I'll do a refresher on the odd numbered chapters in the advanced book, as well as reading and writing. I'm also preparing to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 2, for the second time, I took Level 2 last December and failed, but looking to go at it again. The test is split into a grammar/vocabulary section, a listening section, and a reading comprehension section. Last time I passed the first two. This time Im looking to pass the whole thing. The Test is July 5th, please pray that it goes well.
Ministry Update:
I was privileged to be the Speaker at camp 2 of Joy Bible Camp at Okutama Bible Chalet this Summer. OBC is the camp run by SEND, and JBC is the English language children's camp directed at kids from the international school. Our theme was 'In Touch' with Colossians 2:6-7 being our theme verses. I gave 8 20-30 minute talks on how we, as believers can walk with Jesus. We looked at examples from Jesus life and also I tried to relate to my target audience (9-12 year olds) with a few life experiences of my own. Response was mixed, but overall I was pleased that some kids were paying attention, and I heard that a little girl went home and decided to give her life to Christ. Praise the Lord for that! My camp name this year was Dr. Spaceman. I found it really funny that, when teaching the kids the counselors and camp director would start by saying 'remember what Spaceman said...' Who listens to a guy named Spaceman? It's ridiculous. It's...foolishness. And that's exactly why it was perfect. Who could possibly get the glory from such a situation other than Jesus? I'm not even sure that anyone else would hire a guy named Spaceman for that kind of job. Just my little tangent. Thanks for your prayers.
Partnership Program:
Maki and I had a chance to visit the church where we will be serving starting this September, Tama Plaza Christ Church in Yokohama. Everyone was friendly and we were comfortable in no time fellowshipping there. My assignment there will be to work with youth from middle school to college and careers age. I'll be responsible for giving a devotional in Japanese once a month for the Jr. High/HS group. Please pray for the transition from full-time language student to language user to go well. And pray that God blesses Tama Plaza Church and that Maki and I can be a blessing even as We have already begun being blessed there.
Church Softball:
Maki was able to find a softball field that is available every Sunday night, and, along with a group of guys at Tachikawa Church, we've been enjoying a good manly time of fellowship. I've been able to get to know some of the men at Tachikawa church better through softball, and we have guys looking to make it a more regular time so that friends can be invited for future fun and fellowship. Pray that God uses this opportunity as he sees fit.
Family Update:
Jon's older brother David was married on to Maki's little sister (this is legal in both countries) on April 30th of this year. It was wonderful to see all of Jon's family here in Japan (Jon sometimes like to write in the third person for clarification, sometimes because he thinks it very manly) for the wedding. David and Tomo are now back in California raising support to come back to Japan with SEND as missionaries. Jon also had a chance to visit relatives in Okinawa for 4 days after seeing off most of the family back to the airport. Truly a blessed time seeing where his (my) grandmother is from, meeting her brother and other relatives. Maki did not make the trip this time because she is pregnant. That's not the way I intended to make that announcement but Maki and Jon are expecting their first child to arrive around December 20th of this year. Please pray for continued growth, good health, and a heart for God. Pray for Maki and Jon as parents, and also, for David and Tomo, as they begin their married lives together.
Well, that's all for now folks, longer than I (Jon) expected but largely without the fluffy blog fodder. Come to think of it, I think it would be a good idea to post this on the blog. I will. Shalom ya'll!
Jon and Maki Robison |
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