In our updates, we often end up remembering stories just after sending it out or just don't have enough room to get them in the newsletter. Sadly, we can only stretch our newsletter templates so far.
One of the things that didn't make it in the official newsletter,
though, was how much emotion we saw in our Japanese students as we said
our goodbyes with them heading back to Japan. Both guys and gals teared
up as they said goodbye. They thanked us many times as they tried
to fight back the tears from running down their face.
It was tough to
see students you can't help but love go but we know seeds have been planted and the Holy Spirit is
continuing to impact their hearts.
One of the students said that his
favorite memory of being in the States was spending Christmas with
Rachel, my mom, and me. It was a special time that included going to a
Christmas Eve candlelight service at our church. He really enjoyed
that and the time with our family as did we.
Another student said that his view on Christianity and Christians
had been radically transformed in a very positive way through coming consistently to Christian Challenge, the conversational English classes, and hanging out with us. The feedback we get from our students really touches our hearts and is encouraging.
We know, though, that we couldn't do this alone. You guys have
had a huge part in helping seeds be planted in these students' lives,
and I ask that you would continue praying that those seeds would one day
produce great fruit! Thank you so much!
Cheers and God Bless,
Mike and Rachel
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