Vol. 8: No. 7b
July 24, 2019

No printable poster or bulletin insert for this report,
but please feel free to forward this email!

This team is serving from June 28 to August 9, 2019, in Japan

Their Cheerful Love Shines Through

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
John 1:5 (ESV)

Many in the OPC will recognize the name "Nozomi" from the years when OPC Disaster Response was actively involved in Japan following the Tsunami of 2011. What was co-founded by the OPC as the Nozomi Center (a community center with outreach program for local victims of the tsunami) is now Nozomi Church. Missionaries Woody and Laurie Lauer serve there, and regularly receive short-term mission teams from RP Missions (rpmissions.org).

Although no OPC members participated in the opportunity to serve with RP Missions  in Japan this summer, we share here the July 2019 Prayer Notes from the Lauers about the team that served at Nozomi Church.

"The Reformed Presbyterian summer missions' team members have poured out their energy, creativity, and love for the Lord here in Yamamoto, and God is answering prayer. In addition to many days of hard work at different homes of elderly in the area, they have hosted a cooking class, an art class, and an evening café as well as passing out flyers at train stations. Their cheerful love shines through to all despite their very busy schedule."

Some team members were treated to a real Tea Ceremony with local women

English for Kids Bible Camp: Quebec City

Week Three of English for Kids Bible Camp, July 8-12, 2019, was led by a team from Jubilee Korean American Presbyterian Church (West Norriton, PA)

Menominee Missions, Zoar, WI

A team from the Presbytery of the Midwest presented the annual VBS outreach on the Menominee Reservation in Zoar, WI, July 9-14, 2019.

Czech Republic:
English Family Camp

This year's English Family Camp short-term missions trip began July 10 with the arrival of the team in Prague, and ended on July 21 with a worship service to which camp attendees were invited. The theme of the camp was "Lights! Camera! Action!" In the photo above, missionaries Jerry and Marilyn Farnik lead one of the evening camp programs. Below, some team members display their costumes. Days are filled with English classes for all ages and proficiencies, as well as games, sports, and other fun camp activities!

Team members enjoyed some sightseeing in Prague

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Boardwalk Chapel Ministry Team

The team that served during Week Four (July 13-20, 2019) at the Boardwalk Chapel came from Covenant OPC (Orland Park, IL)