2011 was truly the most eventful year of our life/marriage so far. Here are some of the big points:
January - March - Studied Japanese like crazy
March 11 - Japan hit by massive Earthquake and Tsunami, killing 23,000 people
March - Seth, and several men from our church took a relief trip North
June - Graduated Japanese Language School - after 1.5 years!
June - Packed up our home - the place we'd lived the longest in our marriage
July - Took a trip to America - visited friends and family, and churches we hadn't seen in 1.5 years.
August - move in temporarily with the Henkes while transitioning to move to Osaka
September - move to a new city, Osaka - to start full time ministry, and start a new church!
September - find out we are pregnant!!!
October - have giant event with professional baseball player Matt Murton, with about 300 people!
October - Mustard Seed Christian Church Osaka begins! So does full-time ministry
November - Megan's Grandma passed away - short trip to America for the funeral and family time
December - 3 new team members move to Osaka
December - Giant Christmas event with 54 attenders!
What is next in 2012? I'm excited to find out!!
I'm thankful for God's provision in allowing us to work in Japan. Thanks also to all of you who help us live here through prayer, financial support, and encouragement!
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