Looking back, we are thankful...
- For time with family and friends on our first home assignment (July 11, 2015 - May 23, 2016)
- For God's strength in the midst of our weakness.
- For all the progress we have made in this complex language. The more we are able to communicate, the more we are able to deepen our relationships with friends.
- For our training designation at Wakaba church under Takahashi-sensei (2013-2015), and all the relationships with the church members there.
- For graduation from Japanese school (February 8, 2013).
- For a working with great colleagues at COEN Life, a cafe and Bible community in downtown Sapporo (July, 2019). Check out COEN's website.
- Over the years, we have had to limit what we can share on this prayer page. For more specific prayer points, cultural musings, and other stories of our adventures in Japan, please sign up for our prayer letter by emailing us or at https://partnerhub.omf.org/KCO1
- Keith teaches at Hokkaido Bible Institute and Celia is involved in music and arts ministry. Please pray for us as we begin to think about how to balance our responsibilities between church and other ministry.
- For our financial support. See our give page for details.
- For balance in life, as there are many issues vying for our attention: Japanese study, practicing our instruments, cooking and eating and showing hospitality, spending time with friends, communicating with friends and family in Japan and America, etc. Above all, we do not want to neglect our relationships with God and each other.
