We have been at Lakewood Baptist Church for their missions conference since Wednesday, and it has been such a blessing to be with these people! The Lord has been using Bro. Blevin each night as he preached. Pastor Bragg and Pastor Gilbert have taken care of us so well!
The prophets chamber we are staying in is beautiful, and Rebel has enjoyed just how nice it is! Thank you to each member at Lakewood Baptist that has made this conference so encouraging!
There are 100,064 people that live in Konan City and most of them have been to the largest Hotei Buddha statue in Japan. They will come on a daily basis and pray asking for wisdom and blessings. Konan City is a Buddhist strong hold in Japan, but the statue is nothing more than a pile of rock. They are praying to a god that cannot save. Ro. 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the Gospel for it is the power of God unto Salvation to everyone that believeth! The Gospel is the only hope for the people of this city! I ask that you would pray that God would send proclaimers of the Gospel to Konan City, and that the name of Christ would rise in Japan!
I’m thankful to have two brother in laws that are missionaries in the two largest countries in the world, India and China. When Rebel and I were married, not only did I get my wonderful wife, but I also became part of her dear family. The first time I met them, I felt like they were already family. I’m thankful the Lord has made it so! I ask that you would pray for Jake and Paul as God uses them in the countries God has called them to. In China it is illegal to start churches and preach the Gospel. The Chinese Three-Self Churches are ran by the government, and do not preach the Gospel. My bro. in law wrote an informative article about the situation with these churches. I ask that you would read the article, www.thegospelinchina.com and keep them in your prayers!