Homestay trip to Cincinnati!

For about 2 weeks in February, 3 students from our college ministry, along with a pastoral staff member and his family, went to America on a "Homestay". The first week was spent in Cincinnati, Ohio with North Cincinnati Community Church and the second down in Tunica, Mississippi.
From the student's perspective, the Homestay trip was a fun chance to see America, experience American home life, and practice their English. From our ministry perspective, though, it is a great "pre-evangelistic" opportunity where many students over the years open up to spiritual conversations because of staying in Christian homes and experiencing the gospel through these families. Scheduled Bible Times in Japanese during the trip also allow for processing and understanding what they are experiencing.

Please pray for these 3 students, Rena, Saori, and Satomi - that their hearts would continue to be open to spiritual things once they've returned to the busyness of daily life in Japan.