Report In April

Dear everyone,
Our church building was literally falling apart.  Pieces from the outside
wall fell off.  We decided to fix our building and get it painted.  A couple
of years ago, a Japanese Christian lady who is a widow contributed
approximately $7500 for the purpose of repairing the building.  That time we
were thinking about selling our property, so we did not spend it
immediately.  But this time we needed to spend it.  Besides we cannot sell
our property anyway.  We will stay where we are.  I regret that I cannot
send you a picture of the new looking building.  My digital camera broke.

My family and I plan to visit people in the U.S. from the end of September
to the end of October.  I would like to make a fundraising for a new
building.  We made forty copies of the video that shows the condition of the
building.  If any congregation wants me to come and explain our needs, I
will go while I am in the U.S.  Meantime, the Japanese congregation
will save money for the building funds.  This year 10000 yen a month.  Next
year I hope we will do more as the number of Japanese Christians will
increase.

Our Bible studies have been very steady.  Here is our study schedule.

Tuesday:  Bible study class in English with four Japanese ladies.  This is
led by Beverly Arnold, who is a member of Yokota church of Christ.

Wed morning: Three Bible study classes in English.  There are five students.
Led by Beverly.

Wed evening: Japanese Bible study. There are two students.  Led by Mari

Sunday: Japanese worship service.  Regular adult attendants are six
including Mari and me.  Two of them are new Christians.  Two of them are
seeking truth.

We have Free Pizza Party every other month and invite non-Christians around
our community.

In His service,
Masa