November 2025 – February 2026
Nov 2025 – Feb 2026: House Sold, New Home, & Continued Momentum
A major praise: our house has sold, and we've transitioned to temporary quarters
in Fort
Worth (new mailing address included). We celebrated Kaelah's baptism, shared our ministry at
East to West
Baptist Church in Vernon, TX, and are planning more travel in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and the
Pacific
Northwest. Support is at ~55%. Prayer for safe travels, family adjustment, and additional
monthly partners
as we move closer to Japan.
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August – October 2025
Aug–Oct 2025: Missions Conference & Summer Reflections
Summer passed quickly, highlighted by a missions conference in the San Francisco
Bay Area –
Jessica's first big travel experience. We shared Okonomiyaki with family, a dish we enjoyed in
Japan. Back
in Texas, we're planning our next trip for early next year. Support holds at ~54%. Prayer for
upcoming
travel schedules to align, especially potential trips to the Pacific Northwest and
Kansas/Colorado
areas.
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June – July 2025
Jun–Jul 2025: Youth Camp, VBS, & Japanese Family Dinners
Busy summer at home church with Youth Camp (Evelynn participating) and VBS (kids
loving it
as students). We've started weekly Japanese dinners to build cultural excitement and taste
preferences for
the kids – everyone takes turns choosing. Heading to a missions conference in Garland, TX at
month's end.
Support ~53%. Prayer for packing progress to sell our home before year-end, and for our
youngest's teething
comfort.
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March – May 2025
Mar–May 2025: Missionary Conferences & Family Growth
Enjoyed missions conferences in Oklahoma and Kansas – took our oldest two kids to
Kansas for
a special prayer time together in small groups. Baby continues growing quickly. Sleep remains
challenging
but improving. Support steady at ~53%. Prayer for better nighttime rest for wife and baby, and
for ongoing
family health after a season of sickness.
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February 2025
February 2025: Missions Conferences & Travel Schedule
Enjoyed presenting at missions conferences in Texas and Illinois – both churches
were a
great blessing. Planning a busy year of travel to Texas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Oklahoma,
Illinois, Michigan,
Indiana, and more. FaceTime helps while away from family, but we're eager to travel together
soon. Support
at ~51%. Prayer for easier schedules with the baby, safe solo trips, and health after recent
sickness in the
home.
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October – December 2024
Oct–Dec 2024: Jessica's Arrival & Christmas Reflections
Special praise: our fifth child, Jessica Charity, arrived November 26th – healthy
and a huge
blessing! Mom and baby are doing well. Enjoyed presenting in Texas and Oklahoma churches, and
our kids
participated beautifully in Christmas presentations at home church (Youth singing/flute/mime,
nativity from
the younger ones). Support steady at ~50%. Prayer for adjusting to the new baby routine and
smoother long
trips ahead.
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August – September 2024
Aug–Sep 2024: Language Progress & Busy Presentations
Continued Japanese language and culture study – kids are comfortable with
chopsticks, and
our oldest is learning to read/write Japanese. Busy presenting at churches and missions
conferences across
Texas, Illinois, Michigan, and Colorado, including a great time in the Texas panhandle. Support
reached
~50%. Prayer for continued health and wisdom as we prepare for house sale early next year, and
for our fifth
child's arrival in November.
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June – July 2024
Jun–Jul 2024: Language School Update & New Baby Announcement
Praise: a Japanese language school has opened in Tomakomai, reducing commute time
and cost –
God provided before we knew the need! Pastor Kosaki will guide religious language study. Enjoyed
time in
Colorado and upcoming missions conference in Fort Worth. Support at ~48%. Joyful news: baby #5
due November
20th! Prayer for health during pregnancy, fruitful meetings, and preparation for more travel in
Illinois,
Michigan, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
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May 2024
May 2024: Connections in Tomakomai & Family Milestones
Communications with Independent Baptist Tomakomai Christ Church continue to
progress – God
has provided far more contacts in Hokkaido than expected. We look forward to serving alongside
these
brothers and sisters. Clara was baptized at Spring Valley Baptist, a joyful moment. Attended
missions
colloquium in Oklahoma and pastor's conference in Kansas. Support steady. Prayer for continued
health and
wisdom as we prepare for future opportunities.
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March 2024
March 2024: Sharing Testimonies & Language Resources
Shared a powerful testimony from a member of Independent Baptist Tomakomai Christ
Church at
a recent missions conference – an honor to highlight God's work there. Received generous
donations of
Japanese books and materials to aid language study. Attended two excellent missions conferences
in February.
Support at ~25%. Prayer for preparation to sell our house and relief from allergy season health
challenges.
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November – December 2023
Nov–Dec 2023: Family Time in Michigan & Bible Institute Insights
Spent Thanksgiving week in Michigan with family, presenting our ministry and
enjoying sweet
fellowship. Met with the Zemke family (missionaries in Sapporo) after Christmas. Attended a
Thursday night
Bible Institute class in Japan – learned the critical need for full immersion in language and
culture.
Support at 20%. Prayer for continued opportunities and faithfulness as we pursue language
preparation.
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October 2023
October 2023: Survey Trip Report – First Contacts in Hokkaido
Praise God – from knowing no one in Japan to meeting several faithful Independent
Baptist
missionaries in the Sapporo area! The Evans and Walters families generously showed us around,
introduced us
to local churches, housing, cars, and train travel. Attended Suzuran Bible Baptist Church.
Immersion in
language and culture is essential. Support building. Prayer for continued guidance and open
doors as we
build on these connections.
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September 2023
September 2023: Survey Trip to Japan Underway
We depart September 5th for our 10-day survey trip to Japan – flying first to
California to
leave the kids with grandparents, then to Taiwan and Sapporo. Excited to accomplish housing
research, meet
contacts, and take our own photos to share. Blessed with church visits and connections to three
missionary
families in the area (two meetings planned during the trip). God provided a reliable new vehicle
for
deputation. Support ~17–20%. Prayer for safe travel, family separation, and productive time in
Japan.
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August 2023
August 2023: Preparing for Survey Trip & New Connections
Exploring Kitahiroshima (near Sapporo) as a potential housing area with easy rail
access.
Blessed by church visits in July and the Rodger's Baptist Missions Conference – reconnected with
supporting
pastors and met new ones. Had a valuable conversation with Karl Andersson, former Japan
missionary to
Okinawa (now in Sweden), who may return yearly to help. Support ~14–17%. Prayer for continued
provision and
preparation as we finalize survey trip details.
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July 2023
July 2023: Survey Trip Dates Set & Church Fellowship
Survey trip dates locked in: arrive in Sapporo via Taiwan on September 6th, return
to the US
on September 15th – focus on housing, costs, and locations. Great time with churches visited in
June,
including a special Sunday afternoon with one pastor's family. Looking forward to more church
visits and
another missions conference this month. Support ~12–15%. Prayer for a productive Japan trip and
smooth child
care arrangements during the absence.
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May – June 2023
May–Jun 2023: Passports Secured & Full-Time Deputation
Passports in hand – planning survey trip for August or September to test Japanese
with
native speakers. Blessed at Caprock Baptist Missions Conference in May – handed out over 500
tracts with
other missionaries. Exciting news: full-time deputation now! Support building. Prayer for wisdom
and timing
in selling our house and moving into church missionary quarters, and for efficient survey trip
planning
including child care.
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April 2023
April 2023: Language Fun with Kids & Busy Month Ahead
Continued Japanese studies – kids are learning at their own pace, with Evelynn
singing
"Jesus Loves Me" in Japanese and asking for tickles in the language. Visited churches this
month; April
looks busier, with a missions conference in May and survey trip planning for August. Support
slightly over
25% toward full-time deputation. Prayer for van replacement timing, smooth job transition, quick
passport
processing, and efficient survey trip planning.
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March 2023
March 2023: Early Language Progress & Church Visits
Studying Japanese via Duolingo and native online teachers – recently held a
written
conversation with a Japanese native about culture, tourism, and Sapporo restaurants. Visited
churches in
Oklahoma last month; more Texas visits planned for March and April. First newsletter since
starting
deputation – support at ~25% toward full-time goal (finalized after survey trip). Prayer for van
replacement
timing, smooth transition from IT job, and wisdom in survey trip planning.
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