An article I recently read speaks of the guilt felt by Japanese families who have had abortions. Their buddhist background teaches them they have committed a terrible sin. In order to help with the guilt, they will regularly visit a memorial to their aborted babies. On occasion, they bring toys and notes in an attempt to appease their conscience. On the notes they write “Forgive us and be safe.” “Others fear retaliation for causing premature death and hope to make peace with their dead child who may haunt or curse them in the future. These unhappy ones are translated ‘hungry ghosts’ with an illusion to karma or punishment.”

Both Buddhism and Christianity teach us to value life and that murder is sin. The Difference is while Buddhism holds the guilt of sin over the individual for the rest of one’s life, Christ offers to pay for your sin. To the hurting mother, Jesus offers forgiveness. He loves them. He knows the sin they have committed, but he paid for all of our sins by dying on the cross.

Deputation Rundown 5/4-5/12

• Monday to Friday – Vision Baptist Mission Orientation in Trenton, GA
• Sunday AM – Meeting in Royston, GA
• Sunday PM – Meeting in Roanoke, AL – possible support

Setup Fund Update

1. Rent for 6 months: $12,000 $3,850 total Donated – $8,150 remaining. $50 donated this Week!

2. Four Airplane Tickets: $6,000 – $1,500 a person – Purchased!

3. Used Vehicle: $8,000

4. Furniture: $5,000 – Such as couches, table, chairs, dressers, beds, etc.

5. Travel Documentation: $2,000 – Donated

6. Hotel Cost: $1400 – This works out to be about $100 a

day for our first two weeks in Japan.

7. Washer/Dryer: $1200 $500 Donated – $700 remaining

8. Refrigerator: $1200

9. Stove: $1000 $500 Donated – $500 remaining

10. Visas: $190 – Will $190 – Rebel $190 – Atlas $190 – Journey – $380 Donated by Maranatha Baptist Church. Thank you! $380 remaining

11. Small Kitchen Appliances: $300 – Donated by Temple Baptist Church. Thank you!

12. Pots, pans, bowls, plates, utensils, etc.: $250 – Donated by Woodlawn Baptist Church. Thank you!

Getting Ready to Move with Passports in Hand!

Atlas and Journey just got their passports and they are loving them! Journey is only 9 months old and already has a passport! I was 17 when I got mine!

Deputation Rundown

• Wednesday – Meeting in Moravian Falls, NC – took us on for support!
• Sunday AM – Meeting in Statesville, NC
• Sunday PM – Meeting in Roxboro, NC

Prayer Points

• – Acquiring Visas in May
• – Packing/Planning for our move to Japan
• – Raise our remaining support
• – Finish raising for Setup Fund

Setup Fund Update

1. Rent for 6 months: $12,000 $3,800 total Donated – $8,200 remaining. $50 donated this Week!

2. Four Airplane Tickets: $6,000 – $1,500 a person – Purchased!

3. Used Vehicle: $8,000

4. Furniture: $5,000 – Such as couches, table, chairs, dressers, beds, etc.

5. Travel Documentation: $2,000 – Donated

6. Hotel Cost: $1400 – This works out to be about $100 a

day for our first two weeks in Japan.

7. Washer/Dryer: $1200 $500 Donated – $700 remaining

8. Refrigerator: $1200

9. Stove: $1000 $500 Donated – $500 remaining

10. Visas: $190 – Will $190 – Rebel $190 – Atlas $190 – Journey – $380 Donated by Maranatha Baptist Church. Thank you! $380 remaining

11. Small Kitchen Appliances: $300 – Donated by Temple Baptist Church. Thank you!

12. Pots, pans, bowls, plates, utensils, etc.: $250 – Donated by Woodlawn Baptist Church. Thank you!