They Came as Guests… Something Changed

We are overjoyed to share a powerful praise report.

During a recent partnership with our local church here in Hawai‘i, a team visiting from Japan experienced that love in a deeply personal way. Through simple acts of hospitality—opening our homes, sharing meals, building friendships, and living out the Gospel—each member of the team received Jesus Christ.

We witnessed a transformation we will never forget.
Joy replaced heaviness. Peace replaced uncertainty.
Their countenance changed before our eyes.

One guest shared:
“Through this homestay, I was able to deeply feel Jesus’s love. Thank you so much.”

Out of respect for privacy, we are limited in what we can show—but what God has done is undeniable.

This moment reminds us that missions has many expressions.
Sometimes we go.
Sometimes we send.
And sometimes… we simply open our doors.

From serving communities in Noto after the devastation of 2024, to welcoming hearts here in Hawai‘i—the mission continues. The same love that compels us to go is the love that meets people right where they are.

As we look toward Resurrection Sunday, we celebrate this truth:
Jesus is alive—and He is still saving.

We are humbled, grateful, and expectant as we continue discipleship with these new believers, praying that their families and communities in Japan will also come to know the peace and joy found in Christ.

Thank you for standing with us—through prayer, giving, and faith.

Together, we are seeing lives transformed.