Denver/Baton Rouge(Louisiana)

Chieko Kamidate Johnson (Pastor,TLEA Denver Church/Baton Rouge Church)

I hear news on television about the extreme heat in Japan, but here the hot weather has eased, and the mornings and evenings have become more comfortable.

Recently, Ms. H in Michigan, who became an online member, has begun to give thanks even in the situations she has been permitted to go through. She also attends worship every week and seems to be faithfully listening to the messages. I am praying that rich spiritual growth will be revealed in her life.

In addition, my husband, who had been unemployed, was given a job and is now working in a better environment with better conditions than before. Though the time of unemployment brought financial hardship, it was also a blessing because it deepened our fellowship with God, for which we are thankful. As for me, I also found a job close to home—just five minutes away—and moved to a new workplace at the end of August. I am grateful that this job provides Sundays and holidays off.

Lastly, the volunteer work at the Jewish Community Center in Virginia Beach is also greatly blessed. I am joyfully serving there, even learning how to cook Israeli dishes.

1.To pray, listen, and obey so that I may do the work according to God’s will

2.For the ministry of 21st-century missions

3.That many core church members may be raised up

4.That online membership may continue to grow more and more

5.That musicians and other servants may be provided

6.For Ms. H and her family

7.For the healing and salvation of my sister who has schizophrenia

8.For financial needs

9.For health

Wake Up Oh Sleeper” produced by Mr. Etheridge Johnson III, won the second prize in the music video category of the HAKUBA CHRISTIAN FILM FESTIVAL.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZGXRfKEqJc

Japanese music video entitled “Give Thanks” with Brother Ejay’s reactions and a quick review