Thanksgiving Party
Six turkeys, 44 pounds of potatoes, 13 cheese balls, 15 liters of homemade apple cider, 75 guests, 2.5 months of preparation and many volunteers cooking, decorating, translating, and serving to pull off our biggest event of the year: Thanksgiving Dinner Party. (This is just a few statistics).
However, just like Thanksgiving in America, the food is not the main point. Although, I always thought it was a nice complement to quality time with family and friends and thanking God for His blessing. But here, in Japan, Thanksgiving isn't really known. It's almost as unknown as Jesus.
So, we take this opportunity to share with our guests about the Savior. Of course, we introduce the first thanksgiving, we talk about the food, but the church members and missionaries were excited to share about our wonderful Maker with our guests.
So, we take this opportunity to share with our guests about the Savior. Of course, we introduce the first thanksgiving, we talk about the food, but the church members and missionaries were excited to share about our wonderful Maker with our guests.
What am I thankful for? Im thankful to the Lord, my strength and my song. I know its only because of His grace that we were able to do all this. And He is the One who works in hearts and continues to do His good work. Im thankful for the number of students who came and were able to hear the Good News and get to know some japanese christians. Im thankful for all the church members who attended the event and lead discussions about Jesus. I am thankful to be a part of this family of believes who join together to plan events and minister here.
This morning we had plenty of food for our weekly teacher's Bible study. Nothing is better than starting of thanksgiving with a bunch of food and fellow Christian workers striving to know Jesus more and serve Him better!