Standing Amidst a Miracle

Harvest chapel with its new cross and sign!


There is no doubt in my mind that God has the capacity to make incredible feats occur which at one time have been thought impossible. He makes impossibilities become abilities every day especially through the most unnoticeable occurrences. Sometimes He even gives us the blessing of being able to witness such miracles. Harvest Chapel is exactly that - a miracle which we have been privileged enough to witness.

Since our arrival a few weeks ago, the short term team from Canada has been able to see both physical church development as well as friendships/fellowship continue to grow amongst the church members and their families. The church has much of the insulation and drywall put up as well as the most exciting new additions - the cross and sign! The cross enables the church to now officially be labeled a church and is recognized by the city of Hirosaki as a church (and not a shrine/temple/etc). Keko-san also painted a beautiful sign which has been hung for all to see and know that this is Harvest Chapel!

The team has had the opportunity not only to help out with a bit of building work, but also with church ministry as well. Every Sunday we have gotten the opportunity to lead worship through music and also help out with the children's program. The kids have learned some rhythms on the djembeh and we were also able to teach them some songs in english (with actions!).

We have also been able to help out with english classes which Ruth teaches and even had the opportunity to walk around the community to hand out tracts for the concert last weekend.

Please continue to pray for the different ministries which are going on at Harvest (english classes, bible studies, parenting classes, prayer meetings) and also for the people at Harvest. They are a community growing in God and some have personally asked that you continue just to pray for them as a community.

- Kaitlyn

Pictured above: Keko-san and her baby! No baby yet,
but the doctor said he or she should
arrive sometime this week!