Sunday in Japan - Stacia

 By Stacia

Today was very full. It was amazing but very full. We had two church services, GT (grow together) groups, kids English (basically a condensed vbs), J-Sports, and a dinner.

The service I attended was cool because there was a genuine dependence and longing for God that is not something I've seen very often.

The GT group was amazing! I loved getting to break away and intentionally connect with a smaller group. While I have been trying to use Japanese, this group setting was hard to follow, and I was very grateful for their willingness to translate for me. It was very kind.

Kids English was probably the most natural thing for me we've done thus far. I know how kids' ministry works; it felt very normal. I love how despite all the cultural differences kids will still be kids.

J-Sports was probably the most unnatural. Athletic is a word NO ONE would ever use to describe me so this time of sports at a gym was trying. I had fun getting to know more people and playing volleyball very poorly.

The dinner was so fun. We all sat at different tables and chatted. I loved this time of conversation and games.

After all these events we had a group meeting and called it a night. I didn't take any photos because...well...I didn't want to. It was easier to be in the moment if I didn't take photos because of how fast the day was going. However, many other people were able to snag some photos and I'm borrowing some of theirs. These are from kids English.

Goldfish all the way from Alaska!