Posts with the tag “servingourworld”
Mahalo & Arigato Noto
by RENE THOMFORDE on November 17th, 2025
We are so grateful to share this recap of our mission to the Noto Peninsula in Japan — a region still healing and rebuilding after the devastating earthquakes and floods of 2024.Home painting, moving supplies, hula, lei, song, prayer, and simple kindness became bridges of love and hope in every place we visited.This mission planted seeds for long-term ministry — and doors have opened for us to ret... Read More
Remember Noto - October 30, 2025
by RENE THOMFORDE on November 16th, 2025
Nearly a week ago we departed Noto, yet they remain on our hearts.This region is where we encountered first hand the evidence and trials that remain in this devastated region. Rebuilding has become a lifestyle. Communities have banded together to press on.Opportunities to sow God’s love and His peace that surpass understanding are without end here. Continue with us to pray and support the local ch... Read More
A New Trek - October 29, 2025
by RENE THOMFORDE on November 16th, 2025
Connections abound in Japan from rail to the divine as we met with fellow brothers & sisters in Christ from Brazil.Soon, we discovered that several of them were Rhema Bible Institute graduatesANDthey have planted “Word of Life Tokyo”. Hallelujah! The Saints are marching in love, for Jesus' name to be know in Japan.... Read More
Power in the Seed - October 28, 2025
by RENE THOMFORDE on November 16th, 2025
An encouraging visit to Yokohama Uenomachi Church planted in 1953 is alive and growing! What a wonderful testimony shared by Pastor Shibata to encourage the church to continue to SOW the Gospel in Japan.... Read More
Discovering Devoted Servants - October 27, 2025
by RENE THOMFORDE on November 16th, 2025
Hallelujah! The message of the Gospel is preached by passionate servants like our brothers and sisters in Christ in Yokohama. We were blessed to worship and fellowship with the Word of Life family in Yokohama on Sunday. They are a loving and warm fellowship that inspires, equips and trains disciples to answer the call to reach nations. God Bless Ps Wally & Ps Patty!... Read More
Jesus Loves Noto - October 26, 2025
by RENE THOMFORDE on November 13th, 2025
Such JOY to sow God’s love in Noto. From parents to teachers, children and grandparents God Touched Lives through a little hula.... Read More
Aloha Noto - October 26, 2025
by RENE THOMFORDE on November 13th, 2025
Numerous temporary housing communities like this one are scattered throughout the Noto peninsula.Thank you friends for making a way for us to meet and bless precious residents who survived Noto's devastating catastrophe’s of 2024. We shared the love of Jesus through lei, hula, music & song, games, gifts, fellowship, and even hugs. Mahalo!(We wish we could share more photos with you, but out of res... Read More
All in a Mission Day - October 21, 2025
by RENE THOMFORDE on November 13th, 2025
From the outside to the inside there’s something for everyone to be a part of the blessing.... Read More
Laundry Day in Japan - October 21, 2025
by RENE THOMFORDE on November 13th, 2025
Check out our little tutorial on how we do laundry in Japan when all the instructions are in Japanese.... Read More
Arrived - October 20, 2025
by RENE THOMFORDE on November 13th, 2025
Together with one loaded box truck and one little kei car we arrived at our destination. Situated on the western Noto coast in Monzenmachi, Wajima, Japan we unloaded to settle into our temporary mission home. ... Read More
Cool Guy - October 19, 2025
by RENE THOMFORDE on November 13th, 2025
Being the Light in a new place is fun even if it's just going out for a bite!... Read More
Global Mission in One Little Cafe - October 19,2025
by RENE THOMFORDE on November 13th, 2025
We were blessed to testify, worship, fellowship, network, encourage and break bread with this precious ministry that’s in the heart of Kanazawa's Asahimachi university district.Here we met not only people of Japan, but from the world over including Tibet, the Congo, Israel, Russia, Portugal, Norway, U.K, USA and more.... Read More
Lending a Hand - October 17, 2025
by RENE THOMFORDE on November 13th, 2025
Today’s relief work is set in Uchinada devastated by the earthquakes of 2024.... Read More
One Year Later...
by RENE THOMFORDE on September 23rd, 2025
In January 2024, an earthquake and devastating floods struck the Noto Peninsula in Japan. While much of the world has moved on, families there are still living in damaged homes, still struggling, still asking not to be forgotten.We're partnering with NPO Hope Ishikawa to bring relief supplies, encouragement, and the aloha spirit to communities in need.Together, let's remind them they are not forgo... Read More
We're celebrating week #1 for Japan
by RENE THOMFORDE on September 20th, 2025
We're so excited, that’s already 15% of the way, thanks to YOU!Your generosity means we’ll go prepared to bless communities in Ishikawa with relief supplies, encouragement, and the aloha spirit.Join us in carrying hope, love, and aloha to Japan. ... Read More
Missions Training in Progress
by RENE THOMFORDE on September 18th, 2025
Sometimes it’s learning to drive a Japanese kei van with right-side steering + stick shift! Lots of laughs, but also practical prep for serving in the field.As we get ready to go, we’re also collecting leis + donations to bless communities in Noto, Japan still recovering from last year’s disasters. ? Every gift — big or small — helps us be prepared to be a blessing.... Read More
Aderito’s Miracle is Here
by RENE THOMFORDE on August 26th, 2025
What began as a vision to bless one family in Timor-Leste has become a reality, thanks to the generosity of so many who prayed, gave, and shared.In just 7 weeks, the funds were raised. Now, with the work complete, Aderito, his wife, and their children are moving from an unsafe structure into a strong, safe home—a true miracle in action.Take a look at the journey:•Before: A fragile shelter that cou... Read More
Just Like That - 1, 2, 3...
by RENE THOMFORDE on July 31st, 2025
We’re packed, loaded tight and landed! Aderitio’s home is taking shape!Thank you for partnering and believing with us! We couldn't do it without you! Praising the Lord for all His goodness!... Read More
It’s Getting Real
by RENE THOMFORDE on July 25th, 2025
This is it! The supplies on order are ready! We’re loading our truck for the journey! Aderito’s new home is coming together one piece at a time! We are on the move to deliver hope and God’s love in tangible ways.Thank you all so much for partnering with us on this journey to touch lives with the love of Jesus.... Read More
Look at this...
by RENE THOMFORDE on July 16th, 2025
Come see what the first stretch of the journey looks like with us-from Dili to Lospalos, where we'll soon begin building Aderito's new home.This short reel gives you a glimpse from the driver's perspective! We're getting closer-thank you for praying, giving, and believing!Thank you for being part of the journey!... Read More
It's Happening
by RENE THOMFORDE on July 11th, 2025
We're excited to share the latest milestone on the road to building Aderito's new home in Lospalos. Thanks to your continued support and prayer, we've officially ordered and received building materials— and we're preparing to return to Lospalos within the next two weeks to begin the next phase!Each step brings us closer to providing a safe, secure home for this precious family-and we couldn't do i... Read More
WE DID IT
by RENE THOMFORDE on April 16th, 2025
In just 7 weeks, you helped raise $3,500 — every dollar a seed of God’s love for Aderito’s family. We’re celebrating, praising God, and thanking YOU for being part of this miracle.Your generosity is already at work — not just building a home, but opening doors to minister to a village and form lasting, loving relationships in Jesus’ name.Stay tuned for updates as the building begins!... Read More
Monday Memory with Marco
by RENE THOMFORDE on March 25th, 2025
From Mexico to Timor-Leste, Marco’s dedication to water projects, outreaches, and families made a lasting difference. Bravo, Marco! We’re so grateful for Marco, who traveled all the way from Mexico to Timor-Leste and spent six weeks with us! As an amazing engineer and brother, he helped the TULUN Foundation with water projects, joined outreaches teaching children, and visited local families. Marc... Read More
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