2 BIG events!!

The next two weeks are going to be some of the craziest and most exciting of our time in Japan. Here is what is happening:

1. Outreach Event with Baseball Start Matt Murton
     Through a random and incredible act of God's leading, our lead pastor Jay bumped into Matt Murton - one of the star players for Osaka's pro baseball team the Hanshin Tigers. Matt is a American who has played for Osaka since 2009 (previously played for the Cubs). He is a strong Christian. We asked him to consider helping us with promoting our new church as well as preaching the Gospel to people of Osaka. And he is going to do it!
     On Wednesday October 26, we are renting a venue that can easily fit between 700-1000 people. Matt will be sharing about his love for not just baseball, but Jesus Christ, and Jay Greer will also give a short explanation of the Gospel. Matt will sign autographs, the Nagoya church praise band will play, local churches will have booths, and we will try to meet as many people as possible! We have invited local churches to partner with us in this event, hoping to promote and unite local churches, as well as preach the Gospel. This is a HUGE opportunity- please pray that God does miracles! In the mean time we are working like crazy to promote the event, hand out fliers, etc.

click here to watch a video about Matt when he did an event with Franklin Graham crusade in 2009
(the video is on left side of page)

Please feel free to like the Murton Event on facebook, twitter, or go to our webpage - all of which help people find it faster when searching! Thanks!

2. Mustard Seed Christian Church Osaka - Launch!
    The first Sunday for MSCC will be Sunday October 30! We want it to follow the Murton outreach event, so that people can get connected quickly. We will be rented a venue that is a dance studio/bar. It's in a great location in the heart of the city. We are praying for 100 people on our first day, please pray with us! Jay will preach, Caitlin will do worship, Seth will take care of all things technical, and I will be in charge of the kids program. That's our whole staff! : ) We are praying for God to bring Christians who haven't found a church yet, who are willing to get involved soon, since we have such a small staff it would be a great help!

Please be praying for these 2 events. Not to mention Praising God that they are happening!! YAY!