Prayers Requests & Praises

Praises

Relief-This past week, we found out that it was possible for some of our team members to help out with some of the relief efforts through our church. Because we only had one driver though, it looked like only a portion of the team could go. We prayed for more drivers and God gave us a BUS! Tomorrow morning, we'll set off on our 7-hr journey in a 29-seater to Tohoku, an area greatly affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. We do not know exactly what we will be doing, but we're ready to serve! Gloves, face masks, and a worship set ready to go. Praise the Lord for his provision.

Yuki- All the girls got to meet and hang out with my host sister, Yuki, last weekend. We had a great time at Tsujiri, an expensive cafe from Kyoto famous for their green tea parfaits. She also came to church with our team and later told me she became 70% that God is real, but she wants to be 100% sure before she makes a decision. PTL!

Connections- One day at lunch, I tried with no success to find someone to talk to at lunch on campus. Then, as I was leaving, someone said “KATHLEEN!” from the other side of the cafeteria. I turned around to see a very familiar face! The girl said something like “oh wow! It is YOU! I kept on checking your Facebook pics on my phone to make sure it was you and it IS!” and as she finished talking excitedly, I looked a little less stunned and realized we were in the same orchestra during high school! When I mentioned we were here to talk with students about God, she said she didn't know anything about God but she wanted to hear it!

There have actually been multiple times in which God has given me opportunities to talk to people at Waseda just because of our common likings or friends. One guy that went to my middle school commented on my Facebook the other day saying that he saw me on campus. Another girl I talked to is the niece of someone I played lacrosse with in California! And not at all by chance, I’d say! Praise Him.

Prayer Requests

• Continue to pray for J. I wasn't able to follow-up in person with J this week because she got a fever and has been very busy with school. Pray for her health and for her growth as a new Christian.
• Pray for me. There are about 10 girls who I have shared the Gospel with whom I still want to follow-up, but I know that there's not much time left (only 8 days left on campus). Pray that I would not feel frustrated if some students are unable to meet because of finals. It is God who works, not me; He can do this without me, but he chooses to use me.
• Pray against the grumbling. Our team has had a packed week and we don't know all of the details for this relief trip. Please pray that we would serve and love God wholeheartedly no matter what we are feeling physically or emotionally.
• Pray for someone to give their life to Christ. I know that God is working in hearts even now. Let's pray that God would bless us with another divine appointment in which we can share the Gospel and see someone come to know Him.