Dear faithful pray-ers
It has been great to meet some of you (in UK at least) and we are so grateful for your prayers.
Our co-worker in Sendai, Joel Lovestrand, writes that he has opportunities to speak at schools which is an open door to tell the gospel to many children. Pray also for the pastoral work he must do and for the regular preaching and teaching ministry which is always a challenge. Continue to pray for the Lord to raise up national workers and leaders, and for the church to become independent, fruitful and strong.
Tadamitsu Nishimura who was converted and baptised in Sendai in 2003 will return to Japan later this year after 3 years of theological study and youth work in New Zealand. Pray for guidance and blessing on his future ministry.
Home assignment ministry in UK in August will take us to Birmingham, Southsea, Titchfield, Havant etc. We hope to be used in the calling of new missionaries and those who pray and support.
Financial Information (for those who would like it)
In the past the UK side of OMF would 'top' up each member's support to 80-100% to enable them to continue. In the last 2 years however giving has decreased so that general donations to OMF now go mostly towards costs within UK. So if you would like to support us please make your cheque payable to OMF International but specify in a covering letter that it should go to the support of the Thomases in Japan. At present on an annual basis we receive about 60% individualised support. If this doesn't increase we may not be allowed to return to Japan, but if 20 people pledged to give 50 pounds/month we would be OK. The address is OMF International (UK), Station Approach, Borough Green, Sevenoaks, TN15 8BG, Kent. 01732-887299
God's richest blessings
Rod and Glenda Thomas
