God is moving in Tokyo!

We are so excited to be able to tell you that tonight we have two new Japanese brothers in Christ!!

This afternoon our team was doing what we call "Five Minute English" outside Shinjuku station (the busiest station in Tokyo!). Basically we stand there holding signs and yelling, offering free five-minute English lessons to the people passing by on the street. We pray that through short conversations we are able to plant seeds and establish contacts with many Japanese. Today God gave us so much more than that!!

As Trent stood there yelling, God brought two young guys to him, Y and T. After joking around for a minute, the conversation turned to why we are in Japan. Trent shared that we love Japanese people and want to make friends here. He also said that we sometimes study the Bible together - that really intrigued them. One of the guys told Trent that his goal is to become very rich. Trent said that he used to feel the same way, but he realized that when he dies he will not be able to take anything with him. They agreed and were excited to hear about where Trent’s hope comes from! When they heard that we can all put our hope in Jesus and that He will never fail us, Y and T began discussing this concept in Japanese.

After hearing what it takes to be saved, they still seemed hesitant. Then the Holy Spirit spoke through Y, and he said, “If this is not true, then there is no risk. But if it is true, then we can be with Jesus in Heaven.” Then both prayed to receive Christ in Japanese, as Trent led them in English! They asked God for forgiveness of their sins and committed their lives to following Jesus!

As they left, they already seemed enthusiastic about telling their family and friends! Trent exchanged contact info with them, and they have set up a time to meet and begin studying the Bible together this week! When I (Lindsey) met them, Y said, “I feel like a new man!”

Trent will meet with Y and T this coming Sunday; in the mean time please pray often for Y and T!! Please pray that Satan will not succeed in attacking and discouraging these new believers! There is no question that he will be trying to do just that, but John 10:28 says, “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.” Y is 21 years old, and T is 27. They are roommates, so their coming to Christ together is particularly awesome since they are best friends! Please pray that they will be an encouragement to one another as they learn and grow in their new faith! Please pray that they will support each other in trials that may come! Also please ask God to raise these two men to be great men of faith in within their nation and culture! Ask that God would give them a desire to share their faith with others from the beginning! And please praise God for answering our prayers and drawing Japanese people to Himself!!!

We love you!! Thank you for praying!!

PS: Go check out this video on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdIiA2F05Kc) from our Thanksgiving party!!