Thank you!

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Today, we just want to specifically say thank you to all of our supporters. Thank you for standing with us in prayer, for blessing us financially, and for enabling us to take part in God's work here in Japan. We have received so much encouragement through your continued prayers and generous support (some from close family and friends, some anonymous). You have no idea how much this means to us!

During the spring-time as we strolled through a nearby park, we saw a cherry tree with wooden beams supporting its branches. This is commonly seen in Japan, especially when the blossoms weigh down the branches (or when the tree is too old)! You are like that for us. God is enabling us and the church in Japan, through your prayers and support, to grow and blossom for His glory.

Please know we thank God for you, and we love to pray for you too! We pray that God will also let you experience the amazing joy (and excitement!) He gives as you live out your days wherever He has placed you now!

With lots of love from Tokyo,

Gary and Naoko

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