Osaka Project

Thanks to you and our Rengo Kansai District Church members continuing to pray, God has provided just such a place!  In fact, He provided a place that not only meets the criteria that we had imagined would be important, the place we have is perfect for us at this time for other reasons, as well.

1. Not only is it in the center of the city (Kita Ward), it is a block from the oldest and longest covered shopping street in Japan.  It is called Tenjinbashi and is 2.6 kilometers long. 
2. It is not only inexpensive, but is available for rent by the hour any day of the week except Sunday and Wednesday.  We do not have to pay monthly rent. We only pay for the hours we use it.  It is being rented by another church which uses it for services Sunday and Wednesday.
3. It is only a 15 minute bicycle ride for a seeker who came to my EBC Tsurumi English Bible Class a couple times, but mentioned that it was far away.
4. Barb and I have known the young pastor of GBC Church (from whom we rent hourly) since 2020 and always talked about possibly working together at some point.  Although, we have separate meetings, we also want to be a blessing to GBC Church, as well.