March, 2024
It has been 12 years since our last home-service (furlough). Normally, the missionary is overseas for 4 years, and then comes home for a year furlough to refresh, reconnect with supporters, and raise support. But when one is not overseas, taking a home-service is a little different and difficult. It’s not about going home because we are home (in the States).
Starting this month in March, SEND is requiring us to be on home-service. It will be a chance for me to visit churches and supporters and to see many of you and report face-to-face. And we will have 6 months to raise our support to 100%. We are currently at about 80%. Please pray with us for the Lord’s wisdom, guidance, discernment, and provision.
Missions and how it is funded is changing. In one recent talk with a local pastor, he mentioned how overall giving was down, with missions across the board seeing this downward trend. Mission boards agree. This is causing many of us to look at new options and opportunities. One of these new options is to explore business partnerships.
I’ve been involved in a prayer breakfast with business leaders called “Better Things Breakfast”. These Christians have the desire to bridge the gap between the sacred (ministry) and the secular (business) worlds. From their point of view, ALL jobs are sacred. And they are using their business platforms to spread the Gospel. My prayer is to find my role in being part of the solution in bringing the Gospel to the Japanese businesses (over 125 in the DFW area) community. How do we partner with like-minded businesses?
Homeschool National Basketball Tournament
We continue to be amazed at the Homeschool Sports League and the opportunities provided. We went to Missouri to cheer Nathan and his team (THESA Riders) on. There were over 500 teams there! There were 12U(under), 14U, 16U, and 18U boys and girls teams, with different divisions under each, according to their level of skills. And surprise, surprise, surprise, Nathan’s team won their Division III Gold Ball (medal) award! The team finally began to work as a team, and the wins kept coming. It was so fun to watch. Glory to God!
Family Reunion
What a joy it was to have all the kids in one place again this past February. As they grew older, it was getting more and more difficult to get together. It was so much fun, but way too short!
Back row: Nathan, Kayla, Alisha, Hanna, and Brandon / Front row: Dennis (Keri’s father), Keri, and Richard Nakamura
Thank you for all your prayers, support and encouragement over the years!
Richard & Keri – SEND International
Nakamura Contact Information:
3421 Beekman Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76244
206-499-8262
SEND International: PO Box 513, Farmington, MI 48332 / SEND Office (800) SEND-808
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