natura 1600 @ jōzankei, japan
3 November 2008
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Showing posts with label friends. Show all posts
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Saturday, November 01, 2008
sports day fun
natura 1600 @ sapporo, japan
sports day fun
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Lunch at Picante
Sapporo is famous for soup-curry and Picante is Yurika-san's favourite restaurant!
Natalie shared with Yurika-san how she became a Christian over lunch today and encouraged Yurika-san to find out more about Jesus.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Annie's takoyaki adventures - part 2
ESS member Junko-san invited several of her friends, Annie and myself to her house for a takoyaki party.
Making takoyaki was a lot of fun and we had some good conversations through the course of the evening.
Making takoyaki was a lot of fun and we had some good conversations through the course of the evening.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Annie's takoyaki adventures
When Mio-san heard that Annie had never tried takoyaki, she insisted on taking her to a takoyaki restaurant near Sapporo Station.
We had an interesting discussion about the what we say or do before a meal. By saying "itadakemasu", Japanese people are thanking everyone involved in preparing the meal. Christians say grace, thereby thanking God for His gracious provision.
We had an interesting discussion about the what we say or do before a meal. By saying "itadakemasu", Japanese people are thanking everyone involved in preparing the meal. Christians say grace, thereby thanking God for His gracious provision.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
It just isn't the same...
...eating at a Chinese restaurant in Japan.
a. You must sit on the ground. Guys sit cross-legged and girls sit half-lying down.
b. There is little or no MSG in the food.
c. The toilets are actually clean.
a. You must sit on the ground. Guys sit cross-legged and girls sit half-lying down.
b. There is little or no MSG in the food.
c. The toilets are actually clean.
Monday, July 14, 2008
English Meal
For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Peter, and then to the Twelve. 6After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles, 8and last of all he appeared to me also, as to one abnormally born.
1 Corinthians 15:3-8
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Saturday, July 12, 2008
Hokudai Orchestra Recital
From a young age, it is quite normal for Japanese students pour countless hours into club activities.
Toshiki-san lives two blocks away from me. He attends Wednesday Night English Class regularly and I attend recitals and concerts performed by the Hokudai Orchestra, of which he is a part of.
Today, the Hokudai Orchestra members got together to rehearse during the day and gave a free performance in the evening. Really enjoyed the music and thankful for the opportunity to meet lots of new people.
Toshiki-san lives two blocks away from me. He attends Wednesday Night English Class regularly and I attend recitals and concerts performed by the Hokudai Orchestra, of which he is a part of.
Today, the Hokudai Orchestra members got together to rehearse during the day and gave a free performance in the evening. Really enjoyed the music and thankful for the opportunity to meet lots of new people.
Sunday, July 06, 2008
BBQ at the Ishidas'
Yet another barbecue!
Akira-san invited Mark, Naomi (Nishi church member) and I around to his place for lunch today.
It's impossible to outdo the Japanese when it comes to hospitality.
Akira-san and his wife Yuko-san recently accepted an invitation to attend Nishi church with me. Please pray that there will be more opportunities for Nishi church members to get to know the Ishidas.
Akira-san invited Mark, Naomi (Nishi church member) and I around to his place for lunch today.
It's impossible to outdo the Japanese when it comes to hospitality.
Akira-san and his wife Yuko-san recently accepted an invitation to attend Nishi church with me. Please pray that there will be more opportunities for Nishi church members to get to know the Ishidas.
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Tanabata Party
Several students who attended Friday's lunch were going to a tanabata party, so they invited the Durham team along!
Upon hearing that people often wear traditional Japanese summer dress (yukata for girls, jinbei for guys) to a tanabata party, the girls enlisted the help of Yurika to go shopping and to find something for the party! Here's what they were able to procure:
The guys were able to borrow their clothes from Richard. Tom looked like he was in his pyjamas.
Each of the Durham team were encouraged that they were able to make lots of new friends through the evening.
Upon hearing that people often wear traditional Japanese summer dress (yukata for girls, jinbei for guys) to a tanabata party, the girls enlisted the help of Yurika to go shopping and to find something for the party! Here's what they were able to procure:
The guys were able to borrow their clothes from Richard. Tom looked like he was in his pyjamas.
Each of the Durham team were encouraged that they were able to make lots of new friends through the evening.
Friday, July 04, 2008
Another Jinpa
A huge answer to prayer today.
Admin certainly isn't my forte. The task of organizing a lunch between the team and Hokudai students really tested my patience and perseverance. After several days of emails, calls, messages on social network mixi, and face-to-face invites, I still wasn't certain who would be coming!
But it's a great comfort to know that everything lies in God's capable hands. In his goodness, fifteen students came along for a simple BYO lunch at the Clark Memorial Student Centre.
The team were also invited to a party tomorrow evening!
To cap off a good start to making friends at Hokudai, the team were invited to a barbecue with students from Alaric's friday English class.
Admin certainly isn't my forte. The task of organizing a lunch between the team and Hokudai students really tested my patience and perseverance. After several days of emails, calls, messages on social network mixi, and face-to-face invites, I still wasn't certain who would be coming!
But it's a great comfort to know that everything lies in God's capable hands. In his goodness, fifteen students came along for a simple BYO lunch at the Clark Memorial Student Centre.
The team were also invited to a party tomorrow evening!
To cap off a good start to making friends at Hokudai, the team were invited to a barbecue with students from Alaric's friday English class.
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Donuts and Coffee
After Wednesday night's English class and bible study, we went out for coffee and donuts at Mister Donuts.
The donuts chain is a favourite hang-out for university students working on their group assignment or cramming for their next exam. The big drawcard besides donuts?
Unlimited tea and coffee refills.
How does Mister Donuts ever make any money??
The donuts chain is a favourite hang-out for university students working on their group assignment or cramming for their next exam. The big drawcard besides donuts?
Unlimited tea and coffee refills.
How does Mister Donuts ever make any money??
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Durham team
An OMF short-term from Durham, UK arrived today to help with fmZERO in student outreach. They will be dividing their time between meeting students on campus and partnering with local churches through English teaching, activities and events.
Introducing (l-r): Rob, Natalie, Tom, Annie and Mark.
Introducing (l-r): Rob, Natalie, Tom, Annie and Mark.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Yakiniku party
After church, Tin joined the young people at Nishi Church for a yakiniku party at a nearby park.
The advantage of bbqs during summer in Hokkaido is that there aren't any flies!
The advantage of bbqs during summer in Hokkaido is that there aren't any flies!
Friday, June 27, 2008
Jazz @ the press café
God works in amazing ways.
Over the past three months, I've become friends with Shinji-san after he answered an advertisement I posted at university for a language exchange partner. Despite the significant language barrier, we got along well because we both share a love for jazz music.
Shinji-san has attended several meals put on by the fmZERO team, so it was really natural when an opportunity arose to see Shinji's saxophone instructor perform at the press café, a swanky soup curry restaurant in Otaru.
It was really nice to enjoy conversations with Maki and Yui over a delicious meal and to meet Shinji's musician friends after the concert.
Over the past three months, I've become friends with Shinji-san after he answered an advertisement I posted at university for a language exchange partner. Despite the significant language barrier, we got along well because we both share a love for jazz music.
Shinji-san has attended several meals put on by the fmZERO team, so it was really natural when an opportunity arose to see Shinji's saxophone instructor perform at the press café, a swanky soup curry restaurant in Otaru.
It was really nice to enjoy conversations with Maki and Yui over a delicious meal and to meet Shinji's musician friends after the concert.
Thursday, November 01, 2007
snow patrol
With the impending snow, Josh and his helper Marty will be finishing up their time at JLC and heading down to Tokyo where Josh hopes to minister to disabled people.
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