Music Ministry

David has been blessed by the way God has used his musical talent here in Okinawa and in Japan. He has written several songs as a way of sharing the Gospel and been a part of several music groups. One group was started by Vee, a member of Daiichi church, called the "Bokushillas". Bokushi is the Japanese word for pastor and this group of acapella singers has been primarily made up of of Okinawa Baptist Convention pastors. He will be singing at a special service on April 18th with several Japanese Christians from the Tokyo area and will sing background for a new Christian CD to come out in a couple of months. God certainly uses the talents and gifts we have from Him for His service--and ours is the joy as we do.

Daiichi Church

We were thankful this Easter for the blessing of the resurrection!! It was a special day for us as we worshipped at Daiichi church in Okinawa, City. Daiichi was started about 15 years ago by Pastor Nohara and his family; wife Keiko and daughters Ai and Naomi. They planned it to be in a business area to reach out to inner city folks. They rented a former clothing store with four stories and since that time of beginning, have had a wonderful group of believers. We have begun a partnership with Daiichi and will be helping the church out. Leslie will be working with children and women and David will be working with the youth, starting an English worship with Vee, Ai's husband, and helping with the start of a new small church plant. God is at work and we are so blessed and excitedThe man in the middle of the photo in the back is Vee--who has a passion for spreading the Gospel and for teaching about worship. A native of Nagaland, he is married to Ai, the daughter of the pastor. They have three small children: Rebito, Kozo and Tsetsuri. In the photo, you also see our family, Vee's family and Stan Murray, our International Ministries area director. The video is of some of the children at Daiichi singing on Easter morning.

Nakijin

One of our favorite spots on Okinawa is Nakijin or Hokuzanso, our Baptist Camp. We are so thankful for the forethought of former missionary Ed Bolinger and the Okinawa Baptist Convention for purchasing the land in the northern part of Okinawa as a Christian camp area. Many have enjoyed the camping experience there and many have made decisions for Christ there. We love to go up for a day trip or to stay overnight to get away and to relax and enjoy the natural beauty and ocean. This video is of our trip today; the beautiful and clear beach was amazing. When surrounded by such beauty, thanking God for His creation is a natural thing.