Hello everyone! We pray everyone is doing well back home. Here’s another quick update: on Wednesday, during our mission trip, we had a great experience as we visited a local Japanese school to engage with the children and aid them in learning a bit of English. The day started with meeting the principle of the school. We had the opportunity to talk to him about the various activities the kids at the school participate in. Next, we got to meet the boys’ tennis team. We introduced ourselves, and discussed with the students the differences between America and Japan. We then played a game with the students which aided their English learning skills. The kids were receptive and very grateful to have us there at the school.
The team with the boys tennis club at a local school
The first day of our English summer camp (VBS) was a success. Everything went well and we were encouraged at the end of the day. We are still learning the best ways to approach the way we teach the kids since there are many cultural differences. We had a fair amount of people volunteer along with the seven of us from Ohio, including our translators, who did a wonderful job translating English into Japanese! Many children expressed their excitement to return the following day, eager to continue learning more about the Gospel.
The team leading music
Craft time
Witnessing their enthusiasm was immensely encouraging to all of us. Please pray for us as we continue to teach these kids the Gospel and that we would have wisdom in everything from VBS prep to the interactions that we have. Pray that despite cultural differences, that the kids would understand and come to a saving faith, and that they would take this good news and spread it to their families, schools, and their communities. Thank you all! To God be the glory!
~ Sam Katon on behalf of the Japan Team
Totti (one of the Pastors of Little Light Church) translating for the children
