Every Month I get reports from the various Mission Fields of World Gospel Mission. Reading through them is always interesting and gives me some creative ways to discuss missions with my church. The September report from Japan caught my eye as it shares some great news from the life of Zach Motts, recent contributor to the site, WGM missionary and passionate fan of campmeetings. Here is the report below:
Japan September 2009
Kevin Zirkle, Field Director
Praise
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•At the first campus Bible study at Rikkyo University for the second semester, there were 13 students present. Several are non-Christians who are interested in learning about the Bible.
- •The 5th Congress on Evangelism in Japan was held September 21-24. Over one hundred representatives attended from the Immanuel Church. It was a good time for leaders from many different groups to discuss the challenges the church faces in Japan.
- •The students of the Immanuel Bible College returned to class from their summer ministry assignments.
- •Over fifty people attended the evangelistic service at the Fukagawa Immanuel Church when Zach Motts spoke. One high school student who is not a believer said that the message had made him think and he thanked Zach for speaking.
Prayer
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•The second semester at the Bible College begins on October 13.
- •Pray for the Japan Holiness Association meetings in Tokyo October 18-20. Dr. P. Meshramkar from India is the special speaker.
- •Pray for the non-Christians who are attending the weekly Bible studies at the Kuba Student Center and at Rikkyo University.
Personnel
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•Dennis and Priscilla Probst and Holly Muehleisen continue to raise funds and make contacts with supporters while on HMA.
- •Zach Motts will be getting married on October 17. Kevin Zirkle will officiate the ceremony which will be held at the Funabashi Church where his fiancée, Esther, has worked.
- •Kevin Zirkle attended the annual Board meeting of South India Biblical Seminary September 10-11.
- •Becky Zirkle began a ladies’ Bible study with five women in attendance.
Prospects
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•Zach’s wedding October 17
- •Japan Holiness Association meetings October 18-20
- •Second semester begins at Immanuel Bible College on October 13.
Congrats to Esther and Zach
If you are looking for a missionary who can connect with your camp and help them understand the joy and responsibility of participating in the worldwide church I highly recommend bringing Zach to meet your people.
