Another day, another awesome experience in beautiful Nagoya. With jet lag whipped, MattyDub and I got another day of a great combo- we spent a good portion of it experiencing a number of new cultural experiences. We visited the Nagoya Castle, learned how to purchase a subway ticket and use it properly (harder than you might think!), traveled by foot through new areas of the city, sat in a Japanese tea garden with the real green tea (sorta tasted like fresh-cut grass to me!), and discovered that Los Angeles is actually a sister city of Nagoya's. Check out MattyDub's blog for great pics and a vid (www.matthewwhelchel.blogspot.com).
But we also sat for a few hours again with Mike Ackerman of MSGF and discussed missions, church planting, Japan, and life here. We got a better feel for the situation in Japan, the team Mustard Seed has assembled to respond to it, and the strategies they are putting into place. We also talked about KACC's partnership roll in the whole process, both in Nagoya and in Osaka, site of the new work kicking off in a couple of weeks. Matt and I both feel that we're learning and gaining insight to the culture and its particular needs, and the ways this group of men and women are responding to the challenge. It's eye-opening stuff, and it's clear that there's so much to learn.
Anyway, a few more pics and another vid of two restaurants (I know it looks like we spend a lot of time eating, but the truth is..we do!), with a short demonstration of Matt's superhuman strength displayed while we were at Nagoya castle. Hope you like them!
But we also sat for a few hours again with Mike Ackerman of MSGF and discussed missions, church planting, Japan, and life here. We got a better feel for the situation in Japan, the team Mustard Seed has assembled to respond to it, and the strategies they are putting into place. We also talked about KACC's partnership roll in the whole process, both in Nagoya and in Osaka, site of the new work kicking off in a couple of weeks. Matt and I both feel that we're learning and gaining insight to the culture and its particular needs, and the ways this group of men and women are responding to the challenge. It's eye-opening stuff, and it's clear that there's so much to learn.
Anyway, a few more pics and another vid of two restaurants (I know it looks like we spend a lot of time eating, but the truth is..we do!), with a short demonstration of Matt's superhuman strength displayed while we were at Nagoya castle. Hope you like them!
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| We found a crane in Central Park this morning |
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| It's obvious who's allowed to cross here- don't even think about it, women! (jk) |
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| "We think we're turning Japanese!" (go ahead, sing along!) |
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| Part of the Mustard Seed worship team rehearsing for this weekend |
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| Outdoor vending machine with cokes, ice coffees, energy drinks, water, etc. |
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| Now THESE are what I call whitewalls! |
Enjoy Nagoya. I spent a few weeks there years ago with a missions/soccer team. Some of the best sleep of my life on a reed matt on the floor with a rice pillow (we were exhausted)!
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