Sam and Lauren Miers are on their way to Brazil to serve as missionaries. Learn more about their journey in today’s blog post!
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As I sit here, Atlanta-bound on Delta flight DL60, it’s 10:00 p.m. on the last day of our trip. My eyes are heavy, but my heart is full. The back of my eyelids have become the perfect projector screen of memories from the week. As I look back, I cannot help but want to shout, “What a God we serve and what a people He has created in Brazil!” This people who feels deeply, loves passionately, serves faithfully, and devotes themselves wholeheartedly. We saw these amazing qualities put to beauty and destruction as some gave themselves to God and others to the kingdom of darkness. Yet, amidst it all, one thing is clear: Brazil is ripe for the Gospel of Jesus to flourish.
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Today, we spent a relaxing day with Drew and Meg in their new town. We all slept in after a really busy Monday. We did a bit of final souvenir shopping. We shared a great yakiniku lunch. You grill your own meat right at your table.
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Today, we jumped out of bed and headed into the big city. For the first time on a Karis Japan trip, we visited the Tokyo Sky Tree, the tallest tower in the world at 2,080 feet. Visitors can go up to 1,480 feet, and today we had that privilege. The tower offers breathtaking glimpses of the massive city.
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Today, we worshipped with Drew and Megumi's new church family, Soma Fuchu. Pastor Yoshito preached from Jonah 3. We sang familiar songs in both English and Japanese. God is blessing the believers here. It was very encouraging.
Read MoreToday, we spent a day in the outdoors. We rode the train to the west to hike up Mt. Takao. It was so beautiful. We took a fairly difficult path (there were several to choose from) up the mountain. The views of the surrounding mountains and metro Tokyo were spectacular.
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We got up this morning and met with the MC leaders of Soma Fuchu. We spent some time in prayer with them. Yoshi then led the group in some discussion about the church's vision and the upcoming year.
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Today, Drew and Megumi took us to see the sights of Fuchu. Their new city is a community just west of Tokyo proper. It's a beautiful place. The men toured with bicycles. Drew let me have the electric assisted model. I may have to get one of those back home!
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After about 36 hours with no sleep, Timothy and I caught up this past evening. We are here at the Glosson home in Fuchu, a part of western Tokyo. After a fairly American breakfast, we will head out and tour the city today. So blessed to be here with Drew and Meg. I just told Megumi that, after coming here four times and praying for their future partnership, what we are experiencing now is very much an answered prayer. When I say my heart is partially in Japan, I mean it.
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