Introductions

 This week we were formally introduced to the missionaries in Japan.  We created this video for the introduction.


We also did formal Jiko Shokai (Introductions) for our English Connect Classes.  These classes are taught by the missionaries teaching English to the Japanese people.  They are held during normal day hours for Japan.  We are awake in the middle of the night, several nights a week. 😴  These are pictures that we used to explain who we are.









We are enjoying our mission and trying to be patient as we wait for the borders of Japan to open.  Your prayers are appreciated!!



Comments

  1. UnknownJune 6, 2021 at 8:46 PM

    We miss our fantastic neighbors but i know you both are so very excited for your new opportunity in Japan. Pat and I enjoy your blogs and wish you all the best.

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  2. MarkJune 6, 2021 at 9:00 PM

    Great video! So excited for you!

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  3. PamJune 7, 2021 at 4:51 AM

    Love hearing about your experiences! What an amazing job you did on your first quilt! It is beautiful!!

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  4. Julie MarkhamJune 7, 2021 at 4:58 AM

    I am so excited for you!

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  5. Viviana Wilkinson June 7, 2021 at 10:10 AM

    What an exciting life you are living!!!
    I love that you put the flood photo for Texas hahaha!
    I wonder how vaccinations are in Japan.
    We love you!!!!

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  6. Viviana Wilkinson June 7, 2021 at 10:13 AM

    I don’t have any idea why my name is SraCue (that was when I was a teacher and single) haha
    But SraCue translate into Viviana Wilkinson lol

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  7. stoneangel16June 7, 2021 at 4:01 PM

    I miss serving in the temple with you both! The people of Japan are so lucky to get to work with you (I wanted to keep you in Texas forever!)

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  8. Queen MaryJune 8, 2021 at 6:06 PM

    Love your video! It’s so great to see y’all! We miss y’all sooooo much! What a blessing y’all will be to the people of Japan!!!

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