Dinner at Arcadia, Ichgaya Hotel On October 7th Bob & Chris were invited to a welcome dinner by the leaders of the JELC at the Arcadia Hotel in Ichgaya, Tokyo. Present were Pastor Bob & Chris and the leadership team of the JELC including President Watanabe, Executive Director Tokuhiro, Global Mission Director Asano and his assistant Otomori San and the District Presidents. A meal of celebration and looking forward to future ministry was joyous for all in attendance. During the evening Pastor Bob was able to discuss future ministry with each of the five District Presidents to whom he will report in the coming months. After yesterday he and Chris were given a new schedule. They remain in Tokyo until December 2. Then Bob & Chris board a plane for Kumamoto on the southeran island of Kyushu. They remain there until January 11th. They will then board the Shinkasen or fast train to the city of Osaka in the West District. On February 8th they get on the Shinkasen one more time for the smooth fast ride to the Tokai District were they will be working with seniors and abused children. On March 8th its another flight. This time to the snow of Hokodate on the northern island of Hokkaido. That will finish their exchange ministry travels until they return to Tokyo for a farewell event on March 30 and then board the plane to return to the USA on March 31st. After great fellowship, a fine meal, and a new schedule Bob found the right moment to give a gift to the JELC via their President Watanabe. The quilt was made both lovingly and skillfully by the quilters of St. Paul. As the pictures show, it was very well received.
Keep on Praying,
Zen Ben
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