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Fujimino

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Fujimino or ふじみ野市

 

Fujimino is a city in the country of Japan with a population of about 100,00 people. The city contains about 5,000 people per square kilometer. The city is part of the Saitama prefecture which resides about 30 km. from central Tokyo. It is bordered by the three cities: Kawagoe, Fujimi, and Miyoshi; it seems like having a neighboring city with such a similar name to you would raise confusion. This city serves as a reminder of the great emphasis the Japanese people place upon education due to the massive quantities of schools in this city alone: 8 kindergartens, 12 elementary schools, six junior high schools, 2 high schools, and a single university (Bunkyo University). If you are in the area and don’t think that going to one of the many schools would be an advantageous or exciting or wise or whatever reason you may have, decision then you can always go sightseeing , and this city has some great places to go and sights to see. One attraction worth considering would be Oi benten park and bear witness to the beautiful cherry blossoms that litter that area. Two festivals held in the city of Fujimino are the Kamifukuoka Tanabata Festival and the Oi festival. The former involves two types of dancing: Awa Odori and Bon Odori. The latter is a parade of portable shrines known as “mikoshi” that are carried through the city. Here we see a city that values education, a noble pursuit, but such emphasis on education can and, if we allow it, will take our attention and affection off of God. Finally we see the parade of shrines the most obvious and apparent rejection of God. It is important that we keep in mind that over emphasising something that is good, such as education, can be detrimental to our walk with God just as something that is a more blatant rejection of God. Fujimino is a city with over 100,00 people that embrace these idols and are in desperate need of our prayer and in need of men willing to go and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Setup Fund – March Prayer Letter

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February 2015 Prayer Letter - Setup Fund

What is a Setup Fund?

A setup fund is the money that we will use to setup our new home in Japan.

Imagine if your neighbor’s house burnt down. They lost everything except for most of their clothes and other small essentials. What would they need to buy? They would need somewhere to live, new appliances, furniture, dishes and more!

Our setup fund will enable us to get established as quickly as possible and ready for the ministry God has for us!

You can keep up with the progress of our setup fund on our

website at risingsonmission.com under the setup fund tab.

How do you know how much to raise?

During our survey trip I was able to determine the costs of living and the items we will need to purchase to setup in Japan. So we have an accurate amount of what we need.

When do you raise these funds?

We have been raising and saving these funds since we began deputation. This gives us time to raise the funds we need for our move to Japan.

When are you planning to leave for Japan?

We are currently at 84% of our needed monthly support. We are trusting God and working to raise the remaining 16% by August of 2015. Please pray with us, that we will be able to raise the rest of our needed support!

What happens if you don’t go to Japan?

All funds that have the designation of “setup fund” are placed in a special account. We do not have access to that account until we leave for Japan. If for some reason, we do not make it to Japan, all of that fund will be returned by Vision Baptist Missions to those who donated the money.

What are some items you need?

These are some high cost items that we could still use your help with. You can give specifically for these items or a general donation to the fund.

1. Rent for 6 months: $12,000 – Apartments in Japan require 6 months to be paid up front.

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

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

11. Small Kitchen Appliances: $300

12. Pots, pans, bowls, plates, utensils, etc.: $250

 

How will my donation be used?

The prices for a specific item are estimates and the actual cost might be higher or lower than stated. We will continue to be a good steward of the resources God gives us and use the funds appropriately. For example: If you give towards an item and it is purchased at a lower price than stated, the extra will be used towards another item and/or in the ministry.

How do I give towards the setup fund?

You can send a check to Vision Baptist Missions at the support address below with the designation “Hill Setup Fund” in the memo line.

Support Address:

Will Hill C/O Vision Baptist Missions

PO Box 442
Alpharetta, GA 30009

770-456-5881

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