The Burns - Missionaries in Japan

THE BURNS • • Tim Chie • • • Mitsuki Emi Mei Church Planting in Nagoya, Japan THE CHRISTIAN’S MANDATE FOR MISSIONS Matthew 28:18-20 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” THE CHRISTIAN’S MANDATE FOR MISSIONS 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. THE CHRISTIAN’S MANDATE FOR MISSIONS Romans 15:20-21 from Jerusalem and all the way around to Illyricum I have fulfilled the ministry of the gospel of Christ; thus I make it my ambition to preach the gospel, not where Christ has already been named, lest I build on someone else's foundation, but as it is written, “Those who have never been told of him will see, and those who have never heard will understand.” WHY JAPAN? Acts 17:16-17 Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols. So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there. WHY JAPAN? • 2nd largest unreached people group in the world • 1 church for every 20,000 people • Over1000 cities and towns with no churches or missionaries Jesus is worthy of the worship of all people but he is not worshipped here! Nagoya 4th largest city in Japan Home to nearly 10 million people Home of Toyota, the largest auto maker in the world WHY NAGAKUTE? • It’s a brand new city • It’s one of the fastest growing cities in Japan • There are only 2 churches in a city of 60,000 people WHY NAGAKUTE? • Exciting possibilities JOIN US In Prayer! To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel… that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak. Ephesians 6:18-20 JOIN US Financially Monthly need $8,500 1. Daily expenses (Please remember that Japan has a much higher cost of living than Seattle) 2. Ministry expenses (hospitality, gas, books, conferences, transportation, etc.) 3. Children’s education 4. We need a house 5. Saving (retirement, college, emergencies, etc.) Current support - Around $7,500 Church Start up 1. 1 year rent $50,000 (Around $1000 per month for the building and the parking lot) 2. Intern salary ($500 per month for 1 year) 3. Church equipment and stuff (paint, chairs, lights, microphones, speakers, decorations, hymnals, Bibles, etc.) 4. Unforeseen expenses Revelation 7:9-10 I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice,“Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!”