Happy Birthday Asa!!!

Today was my little "butterball's" birthday. He turned 6 years old today. Yesterday night he had a family birthday dinner but, since today was his birthday we had a little celebration of our own in the Children's Ministry. We had some yum-o strawberry ice cream, Asa's favorite. Happy birthday Asa Thomas Ruiz! I love you my little "butterball"!!!

TUG-OF-WAR!!!

Last Sunday a group of us headed down to Naha City after the morning service. This is where the east and west side residents of the island get together and make one of longest ropes in the world for the annual Tug-of-War and compete for bragging rights. The final product is about 660 feet long and weighs 43 tons. It was a hot afternoon with thousands and thousands of people tugging on the a huge piece of rope. While we were crossing the street Sosimo got stuck in the middle and wasn't able to cross but, he got to be right in the middle of the cermony. It was a hot and crazy afternoon with lots of memories, from the cramed train ride to getting my feet smashed but, it was an adventure of a life time.

Night At the Flight Line!!!

Flight line fest! Every now and then the military base allows civilians on to check out the air crafts and other interesting military devices. It was a fun night of a lot of laughs and yum-o food. Check out Yuka and Nozomi eating their first funnel cake... they fell in love with it! Everyone had a lot of fun exploring the different aircafts.

New Beginnings!

08/08/2008- A day for new beginnings for Ping! Friday was Ping's last day in Okinawa. She has been here in Okinawa for the past four years teaching music at New Life Academy and serving the Japanese Kid's in Children's Ministry at CC Ginowan. She is going to be greatly missed here especially by all of her students as she heads back to Taiwan. Friday evening a bunch of us dropped Ping at the airport. She was greeted by a group of loving kids. They all didn't want her to leave and neither did we. We Love you Ping and you always have a home here! Come back soon!!!

English Olympics

This year's VBS theme was the Olympic's. Since we were putting on the VBS for the Japanese nationals we have had make a EVS (English Vacation School) to get the Japanese kid's parents interested. We had different workshops and activities for the kids but, of course we presented the Gospel to children of Okinawa. We are some pictures our Wednesday baseball day. The kids were blessed with have Rob to teach them a baseball clinic. They kids had a lot of fun that day!

Raj Moves to Oki!

I like to introduce you to Raj. He has just moved to Okinawa this month. I just got a email from his mom Maya. I know Maya from Calvary Chapel South Bay Mission Fellowship. She has a heart for the nations. She wanted us to keep her son in prayer and Lord willing meet up with him soon. Please pray for Raj and his mom.

The Many Faces of CC Ginowan Children!

As I was going through my photos I notice some lovely pictures of the crazy kids after Sunday service. Check them out.

Women's Fellowship Dinner with Ping!

Here we are at the yum-o Marino's. It's a great Italian resturant. We all went out to have one last women's gathering before Ping (bottom picture in the blue) leaves to head back to Taiwan. She has been in Okinawa for about three years teaching music at New Life Academy. She's a great sister and I know that I will miss her very much! I love you Ping!

New Life Academy

This past summer we were invited to do the chapel service for New Life Academy. Every Friday morning Rob, Sosimo and myself would head over to the school and teach the kids. Rob and Sosimo put a short skit while I teach them the bible story. It's was so much fun. Check out Rob and Sosimo in the video below. The kids just loved them.

Fourth of July

Happy Be-lated fourth of July!!! Every year the fourth of July is always a fun fellowship day. This fourth we were invited by Chaplin Woods to a yum-o BBQ. There was tons of great food and it was alot of fun getting to know other brother's and sister's. The highlight of the night was the waiting for the firework show on Kadena but, the show wasn't that great that's why there is no pictures to show for it. Happy Birthday America!

Hola! Women

Well, it's has been a long time since I've actually been on here and I wanted to give everyone a quick update starting here. Here was the Women's Mexican dinner. We had a great time of fellowship and a awesome time in God's word. We were also blessed with a yum-o Mexican dinner cooked by our host Liz!!

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I am back!

Well, I've finally downloaded some pictures from my camera. Here is the Spring Semester Class of 2008. We had our banquet at a chinese food restaurant called Peter's Place. It was yum-o with lots of food and lots a memories.

Calvary Ginowan's Children's Ministry!

Let me introduce you to Kid's at Calvary Ginowan. The picture was taken on Mother's Day as we waited to perform a special song for all the mom's that morning. Most of all the children were there except for lil Emi and the babies. Each of the Kids are very special and I love each one dearly! Please pray for this next generation to be little disciples and soul winners for Christ!

Lunch with the CC Oki Girls!

Ashley (far right) and Jesse (far left) dropped by the Koinonia Cafe one afternoon. So, the girls and I decided to go and get something yum-o to eat. We had a good time just chatting it up and practicing our broken Japanese. It was fun! Please keep Ashley in prayer as she makes her way back to the States this week.

Our last meal in Korea!

Here we are at our last dinner together in Korea. Our short but, sweet time in Korea was a special one that we will always remember. Even with all those crazy boys and their comments I'll always cherish they memories but, even more the ministry that the Lord let us be apart of. Thank you Father!

English Kid's Ministry!

Sunday after service at Calvary Chapel, Pastor Mike took us to a local church that he helps lead the English kid's/teen service. It's was awesome and one my favorite memories in South Korea please keep these kids in prayer as they pray and seek the Lord's will.

Cheon-Train Station

Sunday afternoon, we headed off to the Cheon- Train Station to share the gospel with the people of South Korea. Just like in America, they are too very "Churched". To myself it felt like sharing the gospel on any street in America. I meet a very young girl name Hanul and I was able to share with her. We have be communicating through email. Please continue to pray for her and for the people of South and North Korea.

Sample Tract's Anyone?

Sunday after service in Korea we started folding and packing up tracts for the Saturday afternoon outreach. It brought back many of my "Sample Tract" packing days. Check out the outreach in the above article.

Kitty,Kitty!

It's "Free Talking Saturday"! It's a local ministry in Korea that is held at Jinsoo (english school). We had a good time. Bryce and myself were in the "Hello Kitty, Kitty" group. We had a blessed time with them. Bryce and I were able to share the gospel to them at the yum-o lunch we had at the local university! Please continue to pray for them.