Machida Japan

Hello friends and family! Today we started our preparations for the upcoming J.O.Y Club party. We have been working hard to get all the crafts and games set up for the kids. Thank you to all who helped prep stuff in LA, what a huge help that has been! :) We also went to see Miho san for her birthday. She is not feeling well at the moment, but her spirt was uplifted with the team going to spend time with her. Our time with Miho san was truly a blessing. We also went to have bento lunch with sensei at a local shopping center. We shopped at OK market to pick up supplies for our upcoming festivities. For dinner, we enjoyed bentos with Mizuki san and Joy. Later we also celebrated Mike’s birthday! In Him, Machida Japan Team 2017

Hello friends and family! The team arrived safely in Japan, praise God! Thank you for all your prayers. The flight was long, but good. Donny is still under the weather, but is getting rest. Mike arrived this morning. Uchimura sensei was so kind to pick us all up from the airport. We arrived at Evergreen Chapel and were greeted by Kuniko and Michiko san with a wonderful dinner - omurisu (omelette rice). Joy and Hiromi Hatachi enjoyed dinner with us. The team unpacked the supplies and got some well needed rest. Please continue to pray for Donny to feel better. Miho san is feeling under the weather as well and Hiromi Matsushima san is also reported to be having GI issues. Pray for God’s healing hand over everyone here. Tomorrow we begin J.O.Y Club preparations. In Him, Crossway Machida Team 2017

Hello friends & family! We are currently getting ready for our short term missions trip to Machida Japan. We will be working along side our long time partner and friend, Joy Tani at Evergreen Chapel. Team Members: Donny Chitwood, Chelsea Pinon, Tracy Kaku, Jean Shibasaki, Mike Inoue. While there is so much still left to do, the team is working hard to get things together. Your prayers and support mean the world to us. Here is a tentative schedule for our team while in Japan: 11.28.17 Team departs for Japan 11.29.17 Team arrives in Japan 11.30.17 Prepare for J.O.Y Club Christmas Party 12.01.17 Prepare for J.O.Y Club Christmas Party 12.02.17 J.O.Y Club Christmas Party 12.03.17 Team attends Sunday service with short term missions members - Charlie & Yumiko Chen 12.04.17 Prep for Jr High Classes (English teaching) 12.05.17 Team bonding in Japan 12.06.17 Prep for Jr. High Classes (English teaching) 12.07.17 Prep for Wakakusa Pre School & Machida Open Bible