John and Tomoko Armagost

 I know that just as we have been doing here in Japan, you have been praying for the people and the nation of Haiti, as well as our missionaries there. The images are overwhelming, and our hearts go out to them.

At Nishi Okamoto Christ Church here in Japan, we were just fini » read more

“The true light that gives light to every person was coming into the world.” (John 1:9)

With the last note of the hand chimes still ringing in the air, a pre-schooler behind me began to applaud. It was a time of quiet reflection, but the music was beautiful and I had » read more

“Hi, my name is Kana.” “My name is John. It’s nice to meet you.” “It’s nice to meet you too. How old are you?” “Ummm… I’m still pretty young. How old are you?” “I’m 10.” “You’re English is very good, Kana.” “Thank you.” As Kana turned to her friends with a b » read more

I was thinking again about the theme for the World Mission Offering this year, “Be surprised by walking in different shoes”. Guests Herb Tsuchiya, Gordon and Helen Yip from Chinese Baptist Church in Seattle spent a couple days with us.  They shared their testimonies at the Nishi O » read more

Dear friends,This is the time of the year when the WORLD MISSION OFFERING is taken to support International Ministries. Since 1814, American Baptists and International Ministries have been sending and supporting missionaries and ministry around the world. Since 1873, there has been a Baptist witne » read more