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Apr–Sep 2026 Prayer Letter: Churches Across Several States, New Support, & Travel Needs
After a late letter, we praise God for many churches that welcomed us—including Highland Baptist (El Reno, OK), Vandament Avenue Baptist (Yukon, OK), Victory Baptist (Weatherford, TX), Lakeland Baptist (Fort Worth, TX), Central Baptist (Little Rock, AR), Victory Baptist (Estes Park, CO, now supporting), and Missionary Baptist (Arkansas City, KS, now supporting). We also shared at several missions conferences and a men’s conference in Colorado. Appointments are coming in East Texas, West Texas, North Dakota, and Oklahoma. Praise: Jenn and our youngest daughter were in a car accident but were unhurt; we have a rental while the vehicle is repaired. Prayer for a quick, affordable repair and continued travel mercies.
Read PDFFeb–Apr 2026: Encouraging Church Visits & Looking Ahead to Arkansas City
We enjoyed great times at several missions conferences and are heading to Arkansas City in May. Support remains around 55%. Prayer for travel mercies and open doors as we prepare for Japan.
Read PDFNov 2025 – Feb 2026: House Sold, New Home, & Continued Momentum
Our house has sold and we’ve moved into temporary quarters in Fort Worth. We celebrated Kaelah’s baptism and continue church visits. Support is at ~55%. Prayer for safe travels and more monthly partners.
Read PDFAug–Oct 2025: Missions Conference & Summer Reflections
We attended a missions conference in the San Francisco Bay Area and enjoyed family time. Support holds at ~54%. Prayer for upcoming travel schedules to align.
Read PDFJun–Jul 2025: Youth Camp, VBS, & Japanese Family Dinners
Busy summer with youth camp, VBS, and weekly Japanese dinners at home. Heading to another missions conference soon. Support ~53%. Prayer for house sale progress.
Read PDFMar–May 2025: Missionary Conferences & Family Growth
We attended missions conferences in Oklahoma and Kansas and took our older kids along. Baby continues growing quickly. Support steady at ~53%.
Read PDFFebruary 2025: Missions Conferences & Travel Schedule
We presented at missions conferences in Texas and Illinois. A busy year of travel is planned across multiple states. Support at ~51%.
Read PDFOct–Dec 2024: Jessica's Arrival & Christmas Reflections
We welcomed our fifth child, Jessica Charity, on November 26th. The kids did beautifully in Christmas presentations. Support steady at ~50%.
Read PDFAug–Sep 2024: Language Progress & Busy Presentations
Continued Japanese language study and presented at churches across multiple states. Support reached ~50%. Prayer for house sale preparations.
Read PDFJun–Jul 2024: Language School Update & New Baby Announcement
God provided a Japanese language school in Tomakomai. Baby #5 is due in November. Support at ~48%.
Read PDFMay 2024: Connections in Tomakomai & Family Milestones
Continued progress with contacts at Independent Baptist Tomakomai Christ Church. Clara was baptized. Support steady.
Read PDFMarch 2024: Sharing Testimonies & Language Resources
Shared a testimony from Tomakomai Christ Church and received generous Japanese language materials. Support at ~25%.
Read PDFNov–Dec 2023: Family Time in Michigan & Bible Institute Insights
Spent Thanksgiving in Michigan and met with missionaries in Sapporo after Christmas. Support at 20%.
Read PDFOctober 2023: Survey Trip Report – First Contacts in Hokkaido
Met several Independent Baptist missionaries in the Sapporo area during our survey trip. Support is building.
Read PDFSeptember 2023: Survey Trip to Japan Underway
We departed for our 10-day survey trip to Sapporo via Taiwan. Prayer for safe travel and productive meetings.
Read PDFAugust 2023: Preparing for Survey Trip & New Connections
Explored potential housing near Sapporo and reconnected with supporting pastors. Support ~14–17%.
Read PDFJuly 2023: Survey Trip Dates Set & Church Fellowship
Survey trip dates are set for September. Great times of fellowship with churches visited in June. Support ~12–15%.
Read PDFMay–Jun 2023: Passports Secured & Full-Time Deputation
Passports are in hand and we are now in full-time deputation. Support is building.
Read PDFApril 2023: Language Fun with Kids & Busy Month Ahead
Kids are enjoying Japanese studies and we have several missions events planned. Support slightly over 25%.
Read PDFMarch 2023: Early Language Progress & Church Visits
Began Japanese studies and visited churches in Oklahoma. First newsletter since starting deputation. Support ~25%.
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