CSC Meeting Outcome

~ahhh Thought it was time to post an update on my progress with my "Plan".
Well if you don't know already I made a Missions Trip proposal and went to a meeting about it at my church (took a but there alone carrying a bag with my laptop and books). Talked a bit and this is what I took from the meeting. CSC (Center Street Church) is unable to start fundraising at this moment (why? I don't know). To do a missions trip you need to work with a partner church, CSC dose not have a partner church in Japan. To make a partner Church They need to have someone from CSC who has been there and say that it is a good church. They also offered to help me find a way to go with a organization or group. Now in no way am I hatting on CSC, I have been there for 14 years and God is defiantly working there, but keep in mind this world is not perfect. Now I have done my research, and I know that There is no way for a grad nine student to go to Japan with a missions group from Canada. high school is another topic though, When you get into high school it's as if you are able to do almost anything in the mission field (of course over breaks in school). Anyway when I left the meeting I left crying...(I don't cry often!). Is this going to stop me? no! I have not given up. I intended for this to be a group thing something new not me joining something that already happens, and that's what it is going to be no matter how! I have decided that it dose not have to be with CSC because I have so much more I could do now and start something new (dose that make sense?)

Missions Trip Proposal

MTO Proposal

     日本

(Details to be edited)

My Name is Carly, I am young but with Jesus by my side I can make a change.

~And so can You

Introduction

          Last year (2011) in March there was a tsunami/earthquake, I know that although the incident was tragic and sorrowful, to look on the good side and know that the people have been robed from their basic needs and will be lead to think the questions like “Why am I here?”, “Is there a God out there ?”, “Why me” these questions can be answered with the knowledge of Jesus. Unfortunately Jesus isn’t known much in Japan.

Christianity in Japan compared to neighboring nations

          I have to explain this first because doing mission work in Japan is very different from doing it somewhere where the people might be more accepting. You have to understand Japanese mind set. I done lots of studying on Christianity in Japan and surrounding areas. Christianity has been in Japan for over 150 years but then why are there so few believers?  Dr. Minoru Okuyama who is the director of the Missionary Training Centers in Japan said “Japanese people value human relationships more than truth and principle”

·         China                                                                                                        It is well known that China has a large Christian community and with the country being a communist country there are laws against preaching the truth and yet they strive and stay faithful. They put Truth before human relationship.

·         South Korea                                                                                                South Korea also has the world’s largest church which has more than 800,000 people attending. They put Truth before human relationship.

·         Japan                                                                                                  

Japan has the 10th highest population in the world and is ranked 62th in land size. The population of people who say that they believe “there is a God” is only 15% and the population that believe “Jesus is Lord and the only way to the Father is through him” is only 1%. Many of the churches in Japan are small and normally have a low Youth attendance. But the Christians that are there are strong and when they worship they worship joyfully, sincerely, and proudly.

Understanding Japanese mindset

Japanese highly value human relationship and care about how they are seen by their neighbors, coworkers, classmates, friends and family, especially the adults. They don’t want to bother others and instead try to deal with things alone and are very independent. One example of this is the suicide rate. Japan is known for having a very massive amount of people who commit suicide yearly. There are many things that can lead a person to commit something so drastic but one of the reasons that they chose suicide over seeking help is because they don’t want to inconvenience anybody.

The Need

Japan is not often seen as “in need” because it is neither a third world country nor a communist country. Not to say that there are no missionaries that go there, but fewer than many other countries. The Japanese need to know that they are loved (as dose everyone) so that they may live a life of true happiness and share their happiness with others Jesus said “Go into the world and perch the good news to everyone”, My proposal is that we go and experience the different culture and see how a Christian living there can share the good news. We would be in fellowship with our fellow Jesus Freaks, and see the passion of the people who grew up with no hope but are thankful to have found it.

INFO:

Funding

Money should not be a problem for anyone. I am hoping to have a bottle twice a month, two different kinds. 1. at the Main campus 2. In communities.  Also each student can write letters to their friends and family asking for donations. We could also set up a place in the main campus to let the people in the church know what this mission’s trip is all about, and people can contribute. I also have would like the sign up time to be as soon as possible so we can get somewhat of an idea on the price (keeping in mind that we will have to have plane tickets).

When and for how long?

I am hoping for July 9th  to July 16^th  of 2013 a two week trip may seem a bit long but if you have been on an MTO before you know that the day before you get back you wish you could stay longer. Details about where we can stay can be discussed with the church we will work with.

What is our connection to Japan?

I am attempting to set up a new connection to Japan. Since we don’t have any yet I am hoping to JLH Osaka (Jesus Lifehouse Osaka) and CSC (Center Street Church) will become partner churches. Why Jesus Lifehouse Osaka? Jesus Lifehouse Osaka Is the Perfect Church to work with because…

1.      Services are bilingual.

2.       There are Lots of youth.

3.      They are a very active and growing church.

Contact them at: luke.lifehouse@gmail.com

In the Future…

If all goes well I think this trip should be considered to become an annual MTO. Everyone deserves a chance to hear the good news and make the choice. This trip will not only impact the Japanese but also the youth that go on the trip in a huge way! When Jesus walked the earth he was a man of relationship and pure love, who can deny unconditional love, that is that way to change the world

~Go into the world and perch the good news to everyone

I Got Awesome Cousins

Hey everybody I just wanted to share that I am not the only one in my family to have the desire to reach out to others, Yes! In fact Two of my cousins have started blogs!! One of them is going on a Student exchange to Germany in March and is seeing as an opertunity to reach out to others and show them Jesus's Love, Lets pray that the lord will be with her and give her the courage to open and speak out.
And My other cousin is going on a missions trip to New Zealand with YWAM, it's great to see my own family do this! (Although I am sort of jealous) but they are both older so I just gotta keep in mind that "My time will come"
here's the blogs 
Germany
New Zealand
well thats all for today =3
~Kari

Christmas is here once again! (I guess I feel obligated to make a post about Christmas haha (^_^)v)

Well I hope everyone remembers the true meaning of Christmas and if your a parent make sure your kids know why they celebrate Christmas.

Santa?

Well this mayt sound cruel or harsh (haha ^^) but I never grew up believing in santa, all i think of it know is "Well thats alright i didn't miss out on anything really, going and sitting on a strange mans lap, writing to a fat guy in a igloo, or thinking that rain dear fly and have red noses". Honestly it didn't go through the heart break of realizing that he wasn't real (or the Easter bunny or the tooth fairy) like other kids who were let down by realizing they had been lied too.

Instead I grew up with Christmas is Jesus's birth and Easter is his death and resurrection, I thought of it as  bothersome as a kid (not that I disagreed with it but i just wanted my chocolate and presents, like a kid would right?) but I am thankful for mom being relentless about it because it is important after all he is the bridge between us and the father.

So far for me Christmas has been exciting because I know that me and my family will have a Christmas dinner, It's always fun because despite the age differences and disagreements we always have good laughs. This year it will be at my sisters house which has just finished all the major construction, I hope I can sleep there on Christmas eve ^^. 

we are all squinting from the sun XD

Also Yesterday I found this church called Jesus Life House! In Japan there is one in Osaka, Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sendai and Sapporo! How Cool!! Another place I really gotta check out! And it seems to be really bilingual (Although I am learning Japanese) I really gotta go there some day!!!

here is the website http://osaka.jesuslifehouse.com/en

The Supply x Kevjumba - Episode 1: Education

Type of Help

Last week I was thinking a lot about "if I was there what would I actually do?" Obviously I want to help out, and live my life there for the people. But in what way do I intend to help. I still don't know what will happen, I'm kind of "winging it" but I know now what I want to at least start without, and this is how I found out.

Yesterday I went to "Super Group" (Which is a group from the church with about 35 kids in it and 3 (main) leaders). On my way there again I had this thought of "what is it that I am to do?" and when I got there a little girl about the age of seven came up to me and asked me what I was doing. I was writing Hiragana , so I said "I am practicing writing in Japanese" I went on to explain how I want to do missionary work there and one day live there. She explained how her brother (whose about twelve) had went to Mexico and helped, She said that she wished she could have done this. I know how she feels, cause when Japan was hit I had that feeling, and so I told her somthing that I wish someone would have told me as a young child and I hope she values it. I said "Never forget that your never to young to change the world".

 After leaving that night I realized what it is that I will do in Japan (or at least start with) and that is, working with children and youth. Which lead onto the next thought "Hey!, the future of Japan is the younger people, so to teach them is to teach the next generation right?!". All this is very existing and nothing less than a blessing.

~It's so interesting to me that the most meaningful conversations I have are usually with people significantly older or younger than me.

WOW

Insanity seems to be what path I am on right now! :D It's good to be crazy!
I have a plan to do some missions to Japan before grade 11 ! I am doing a lot to make it happen and I have A LOT to do. I have some support which is really nice.
When the tsunami hit Japan I wanted to do something about it not just give some money (money isn't personal help) I really did want to Go there but I am a student so it is not easy (maybe not even possible). I have felt like I've been sitting here while people are suffering. I don't intend to go build houses at least not yet. ya know?  start small and then do bigger and bigger crazier and crazier things. God can make anything possible right?! I honestly believe that it's an easy thing to say but to be a kid put your entire future in his hands is a big deal, I am not just going to say "I believe in God existences" that is not the type of "Christian" I am going to be! I am going to be the kind to say "I am blessed to have the courage to give my live up for his work, I lived a life that was not easy, I want through lots and I was hard on my heart, but I changed lives!" I know some many people that go to church and stay involved but what are your motives? Do you go to church because it is a place to socialize? do you go because you think that will bring you happiness? well all these things are good yes, friendships are important, and it is important to have good influences and others that have a love for Jesus in your life. This may be harsh but It all means NOTHING if you don't do anything to share this love with others. Matthew 25:23 "The master said, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let's celebrate together!".

Stop, Stop Procrastinating, Let God use you for crying out loud!