Arrived in Japan

Hello all,

It's 4:41 in the morning, here in Japan.
But in the UK it's 8:41in the evening...
I just can't sleep any longer!!!
(I never thought I will be saying that...)

It's my third day in Japan, and I am still at the stage of settling in. Doing paper work, talking to the pastor about the work and so on.

Today's main task will be to decide which flat we will be liven in. Forth fiat two months, I will love tree alone, but after our wedding, it will be our new home. We are lookin fr a 2DK, with in 15 minutes walk from the station, For a good value. Please pray that Ai and myself will be able to find a suitable place.

From next week, the Pastor and I will talk about my roll, and will make a plan of what I will be doing. My desire, my calling is to work to see every Japanese person hear the gospel. Please pray that the tasks given to me will also be towards this aim.

Tomorrow, I will be giving a short report of my time in UK to the church and also my greetings, first impressions are always important, so again, please pray that I might say the right things, so the church will know my calling, and receive me gladly.

Thanks to all of you who take interest in me.

In Him

Tim

New Prayer Card

Hi folks,

I have just finished making our first ever prayer card, which will be
ready for pick up tomorrow!
If you would like one or two or 10 copies to pass around and to stick on
your fridge to remind yourselves to pray for me, please send a email to
me, with the quantity and your address.
(it will be great if I could send them in groups to keep postage cost to
the minimum)

also, if you would like to sign up to get our prayer letters, please
send an e-mail with your name address (post or e-mail) to Japan
Christian Link.

finally, I forgot to mention this on our last update, but all my old
blog updates can be found on www.pray4tim.blogspot.com (if you are
readying this on the page mentioned, then check out our new blog at
www.timandai.blogspot.com)

in Him

Tim

Isle of Skye

I am now on the train at Kyle of Lochalsh, about to leave for Inverness.

The 10 days here have been great with a mixture of experience.

Last Wednesday I was given the opportunity to speak at a prayer meeting held in a house with 10 or so people. It was great to be able to pray for Japan with the people there.

Then Friday I was at the primary school at Elgol speaking to the students about Japan an missionaries.

As soon as I left the school it was time for a boat trip with the world famous Misty Isle Boat Trip (as seen on BBC and NHK). Seeing the beauty and glory of Gods creation was just awesome! Thanks for the free ride Stuart!!!

In the evening I was at the north part of Skye where I joined in a youth Christianity Explored course held at the Tinks, where I stayed for two nights.

Saturday, Jonathan took me to see the North parts of Skye, like the kilt rock and a brilliant view from Q.... Ah, can't remember the name... But a great place!

Sunday morning I was given the opportunity to speak at a church of Scotland church about Japan, and by the evening I was back in the south part of Skye to speak at a gathering that met at another church.

Now, as for the photo that is showing...
That is from Tuesday just passed.

The three men are Stevie, John and Stuart. I was staying at Stuarts, and was told that the slaughtering and gutting of pigs was going to happen, and received an invite.

Well, to cut the long story short, it was an experience I'll probably never forget, it hasn't put me off pork, as a matter of fact, I really enjoyed the meat, and I am truly thankful for the very rear experience I was able to have.

But more than that, it was great to get to know you three over the few days! I know I will be in your prayers and you will be in mine.

So next, a. brief stop at Inverness, then to Edinburgh!

Till next time!