Day 14 Returning to Los Angeles

Hi Friends & Family

Thanks so much for following us on our journey to Machida Japan!

Today the team returned from their 14 day mission's trip. It was a long trip, but lots of good work was done :)

The team said their last goodbyes to Evergreen Chapel. What an experience and so many memories! Thank you so much :)




See you soon!

In Him,
Machida Japan Team 2017



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