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This is the final, ‘official’ blog post for Kids’ Gospel Team 2008. We just want to say once again that we had a marvellous time in Japan.  It’s hard to believe that it’s over already.
We are now exhausted after some 20 hours of travelling since 11am on Friday morning. We said farewell to [...]

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Final Sunday at Ichikawa

Although we officially finished our programme yesterday, today was really our final goodbyes to some of the children, parents and helpers at the Chapel of Adoration.  We had hoped that the second time around would be less emotional but the immense generosity and hospitality of everyone here made it every bit as difficult.  We are [...]

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Day 2: Chapel of Adoration

Today was the second day of the Kids’ Gospel programme at Chapel of Adoration.  We were encouraged to see that that children were a lot more willing to get involved and interact with the team.  The kids have been very receptive and now know four of the songs for Saturday’s concert.
Over the past day Elaine [...]

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Back at Yotsukaido

Phew!! It’s been a long, hard day.
This morning we said goodbye to our home-stay families.  We are all very grateful to them for providing meals, beds and the opportunity to experience the Japanese lifestyle.  I hope everyone was able to take something away from it.
The morning began with a final real practice for the children [...]

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Two days down

Well we have managed to survive yet another day, relatively unscathed – now don’t be alarmed, we are all still intact and injury free! However we are starting to feel the effects of our energy depletion from reduced sleep and the energy required to run the morning programme.
Today went very well again and the kids [...]

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A Day with the Orrs

Orientation is over but we still didn’t get a lie in!  Out at 9.30, we took the train with Graham, Alison, Kathryn and Daniel to Tokyo.  The first stop was a Japanese Paper Craft Shop.  To our surprise, Graham set up a workshop for us all to take part in and we had a go making [...]

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Prayer Points

Prayer Points:
Please pray for the bi-lingual service this Sunday and the practices on Saturday with the Japanese musicians.  Ask God to help us as we take part in teaching two new songs and socializing with those we meet.  Pray also for Elaine as she gives her testimony at this and for good communication with the [...]

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Twas the night before Japan…

…and everyone on the team were wide awake!!…well actually…stu and lou are!! bags are packed, passports are ready, parent(s) are nervous, but excitement is building!!
Can’t believe this time 12 hours we’ll be taking off on the first leg of our journey!!
We are thankful that everything has gone to plan so far.
Please keep praying for us [...]

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Technology Update

Hi Folks,
Just a quick update on the technology side of things:  OMF would like us to use their website for blog entries as it keeps information in a central place for them.  Don’t worry though, because we still intend to use this site as our primary journal.  If you wish to tell others about the [...]

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Dates for your diary

Japanese Irish Night – Fri March 14th, 7.30pm (don’t forget your dancing shoes) 
Next Car Wash – Sat April 5th 10am – Noon (don’t forget your car)
Coffee Morning – Sat April 5th 10am – Noon
Thanks for all your support

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