Price Family at IHOP-KC: dancing in the orient

FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2010—Narita Airport, Tokyo to Yokohama

Brief Sketch:

We’ve arrived in Yokohama suburbs after 14 hrs. of travel
Noting increased warfare.
Team divided into welcoming, gracious home stays

Trip Diary:

Dear Family and Friends:

7pm Friday-Japan Time (JT) We’ve arrived safe in Tokyo. We have full hearts from our time in Taiwan, but are realizing the seriousness of the next leg of our trip. Several instances keyed us into the warfare we are facing—missing shuttle, barely on time for our flight, and G’ma Nobuko’s slip on an escalator. We think she stumbled on her luggage and then onto Ashton. It caused a slight pile up at the top of the busy escalator. But thankfully, it was mostly a scare. Ashton had a superficial cut; Gma was embarrassed. But, we all gathered round and decided it was time to pray. Joshua was put in charge of being G’ma’s constant escort for the next while till she heads to her Tokyo destination. Customs, immigration, currency exchange, and cell phone rental has gone fairly smoothly. We are about to embark on the final portion of our journey today. Please continue to pray. The emergency cell phone number is: xxxxx It costs $1.50 / min. to send and receive so we will only use it in case of emergency and ask that you do the same.

Sat. 9:30 am (JT)—Yutaka and I stayed in the pastor’s home. They are a bi-racial family: Hiroshi & Edith Tsukii -- He is Japanese; she is French. They have an appreciation for John/Paula Sanford’s ministry in Seattle, WA- Elijah House/Elijah School of Prayer. Laboring in Japan with their four adult children for 30 years, they are faithful and wise and have nurtured joyful hearts. I was glad to have the opportunity to pray for her, especially for their one son who is presently wayward.

Our attached pics--

Two of the dances while at All Nations conference-Into the West & When It Was Over
Susan Shen- children's minister at Living Water church, Tainan
Natalie- our 12th team member, in Hiroshima
Worship improv at All Nations conference- included It Is Well !

Please pray –

A blessing on the Hongodai church, and esp. for the host families
Jenna as she leads the dancers in their final rehearsal before today’s full program
Stamina and clear hearts for the dancers, free of injuries
Yutaka as he shares his testimony
Open hearts among the many unbelievers who will be attending
Smooth, safe travel to Shizuoka later today

Please especially remember to pray for Natalie Wilson…our team member who has been in Hiroshima now already two weeks.

Much love,

Sue Kawase