JOY CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY AND ANOTHER STORY

Dear Beloved,

Grace and peace to you from God, our Father.

Earlier today (Sat), we celebrated Jesus' Birthday with over 110 JOY Club kids and their parents.  The volunteers from Evergreen Chapel did a great job in serving their guests.  It was good to see many fathers participating with their families in this joyous event.  The pictures below will speak to fun and fellowship which was had by all.  At the end of the day, the workers were spent having poured themselves out in witnessng to these unchurched families with the love and saving Grace of our Father.  We were reminded of why we come to Machida with this story of a mother who was first introduced to Jesus through JOY Club and our Crossway teams.

HIROMI, STAN, MICHIRU, DIANE

Her name is Michiru Nakazawa.  She brought her daughter to JOY Club over 8 years ago.  During that time, she was influenced by Joy's ministry to the JOY Club kids and moms.  It was 4 years ago that she met Stan through an informal "karaoke" English class which was extended a few  hours due to the great fun had by all. Michiru has always presented herself with a beautiful smile and a friendly disposition - until tonight.  Hours after the party, Pastor Uchimura, Hiromi Matsushima and Joy ministered to Michiru who was overcome with tears due to health and marital issues.  Before she left, Stan and Diane were able to able to pray with her and assured her that she would be covered with prayer from all of you at Crossway.  Michiru is still seeking God, and she will find him.  Please pary for Michiru; that she will be consumed by the great love that Jesus has for her; a love that will take her through the hardships of life; and friends at Evergreen and Crossway who will be there for her.  Thank you.

This is what this Machida ministry is all about.  This is what our mission endeavors to Japan, Thailand, Mexico and our neighborhood are all about.  It's all about Jesus.  

After the party, we all gathered together and ate the remaining dessert which was very delicious.  We then went out for some excellent ramen and returned to the church to pack up for tomorrow's Christmas party at Tama Hillside.  We're tired, but energized with all that happened today. Thank you for your prayers

Beloved, the Lord bless and keep you.  The Lord make His face to shine on you.  The Lord lift up His countenance to you, and give you peace both now and forevermore.

And we will praise Him, 

Your Machida Team

YURIKO GETTING CRAFT AREA READY

STAN BUILDING A MINI GOLF HOLE

TSUGURU AND DIANE SETTING UP PRIZE TABLES.
TSUGURU TOOK A BREAK FROM SCHOOL TO HELP
HIS MOM AND US.

BELOVED VOLUNTEERS

LAYING HANDS ON MIMI YAMASHIRO, YOUTH
PASTOR, FROM TOKYO ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH

OUR GUESTS GIVING ATTENTION TO THE SPEAKER

CROSSWAY TEAM BEING INTRODUCED

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!  HIT TRACY WITH A
MARSHMALLOW.  THAT'S MIKE ENCOURAGING
THE SHOOTERS

SATO-SAN HELPING AN UPCOMING GOLFER

YURIKO CRAFTING WITH HER FRIEND

I HAVE YOU IN MY SIGHTS!!

THAT'S A LOT OF PING PONG BALLS

YUMMY DESSERTS.  THANK YOU.

SURPRISE VISIT WITH THE MATSUDA'S.
THEY ARE BOTH MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS.
MR. MATSUDA IS WORLD RENOWN..

THANKS FOR COMING!!