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Dear partner in the gospel,
Happy Advent season to you and your family! I pray that this season would be marked by a deeper intimacy with Christ for us all. God loves you and Christ’s incarnation, life, death, resurrection is the proof!
I was initially excited to write this email to you because I had a huge update. My team leader and I discussed an earlier departure to Japan than I had anticipated–02/01/21-02/10/21. However, as I was searching for plane tickets, I was sent an article titled: “Japan to bar all new foreign visitors as omicron fears grow.” Though this ban is expected to last until the end of December, it is possible for the Japanese government to extend it at any time. With that in mind, here are a few things to note.
- Please pray for me. The Apostle Paul expresses that the effectiveness of his ministry is directly tied to the prayer he receives. He states in 2 Cor. 1:11, “You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.” I need your prayers. If you would like to pray for me in a more detailed way, please respond to this email saying, “I will pray for you.” Upon receiving your reply, I will email you separately with more frequent and specific prayer requests. Please only do so if you are seriously committed to praying for me!
- I will still be preparing for my departure in early February. Please pray that the borders of Japan will be open to foreigners by then. Please also pray that my remaining 4% would be raised soon so that I would be able to go.
- For those who are or are planning to support me financially: Please let me know as soon as possible if you are unable to maintain your support during my first term (2-3 years). It would be helpful for me to know sooner so that I can calculate how much additional support I need to raise before I leave for the field. I know emergencies can happen to any of us, so please communicate with me as frequently as needed!
Thank you for obeying God’s call to send by partnering with me in reaching the nations. I thank God for each of you. As always, please let me know how I can be praying for you.
In Christ,
David Kim
MTW Chiba, Japan