March 2026

 Praise the name of the Lord. Thank you for your offerings and intercessory prayers.

On March 1st, the United States and Israel finally launched a surprise attack on Iran. Immediately afterward, amidst a war that brings the end times even closer, my wife and I had to return to Japan temporarily.

I have received the blessing and strength by participating in the worship service at Tokyo Antioch Church and the Hakuba camp. In Hakuba, I have confirmed how God's word comes into being, and I was encouraged to complete my journey of faith through God's grace. Furthermore, listening to the message of preparing for the coming of God's kingdom, I strongly felt that we, as the whole group, are moving forward to the next stage of ministry.

A little before our temporary return to Japan, my mother-in-law in Tokyo was suddenly hospitalized, and my wife and I have prayed that we could confirm her salvation as well as her healing. We visit her daily and pray for her healing. While she was in a severe, semi-conscious state, my wife sang hymns into her ear, and my mother-in-law opened her eyes and became aware. At that moment, my wife felt it was God's moment, and she was able to confirm her mother’s faith in the atoning salvation of sin on the cross by explaining it to her. Hallelujah! We are also praying in preparation for a bedside baptism for her.

Also while in Japan, there is a family I have been given a burden to intercede them in prayers. I have learned that they are currently facing difficult circumstances at work, and are also experiencing additional trials and hardships due to the soaring oil prices caused by the war with Iran. So, I visited them to offer a prayer of blessing. I was grateful for God's guidance to be able to reunite with the family in this situation.