“Please convey this message to Pastor Akimoto. Thank you very much for your prayers. We are doing well. We have been staying inside our home most of the time and only go out when absolutely necessary, but we are in good health.
We are not very far from the border, and our country is small, so there have been missiles falling not too far away, but our area is safe. Our daughter Susan lives nearby and takes good care of us. We also have a shelter called a ‘safe room’ in our house.
Please pray for our grandson Dan. He has been called to the army. It seems he is in the northern region now, but we are not sure of the exact location. Most of the employees at Immanuel Tours are women and have not been called. There are one or two male employees, and they may be drafted in the near future.
Please continue to pray for us.
(Regarding the team planning to visit in three weeks) Given the current situation, I don’t think it’s possible. However, we are praying that God will intervene and make it possible for the team to come.
(Regarding sleeping at night, for he has been insomniac for some time.) I sleep well at night.
We truly appreciate Pastor Akimoto’s and everyone’s prayers. Please continue to pray for us.”
On October 8, Hoshina and IMMANUEL from The Vision appeared at the “Gospel Market (Live Church Sunza)” event held in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. IMMANUEL performed three songs alongside Beracha. After their performance, the third song they sang, “Hanairo,” received numerous comments such as, “It’s a very encouraging song.” They expressed their gratitude, saying, “Thank you for your wonderful praise. I’m truly thankful that God provided me with the opportunity to meet you.”
Gospel enka singer Hoshina, who made his second appearance at Live Church Sunza, took the stage towards the end of the event. The audience was thrilled from the first song, “Than Than Thank You,” and during the fourth and final song, “Than Than Thank You,” everyone joined in singing the chorus, creating even more excitement. Even after the song concluded, applause continued for some time. Apparently, after his previous event, people discussed “Hoshina” and “Than Than Thank You.” He received comments such as, “It was wonderful to praise God together” and “I was greatly blessed through worship,” as well as suggestions like, “You should create flyers and distribute them to everyone.” This time, the praise bands not only facilitated worship but also fostered various relationships and work development.
We received a message from Elizabeth, Irie’s daughter, to Pastor Akimoto
“The Israel trip sounds amazing! That is awesome to hear many are reading the book again.
My Dad loved you all and missed traveling to Japan: he spoke very highly of all the pastors he knew in Japan and they kindness and love he felt from everyone.
Thank you for continuing prayers: we know he is no longer suffering but rejoicing with the Lord in a much better place.
God gave me a dream two nights ago.
I saw my father in heaven he was dressed in ALL white suits- he looked so beautiful and clean. I had 3 glimpses of him. First was his face up close. Second was standing in the middle of 4or 5 others. I could only see my father. He looked amazing and beautiful in his white suite. The 3rd I saw him surrounded by a group people. It was very comforting to have this dream.
We will continue to pray for Japan and churches my father ministered to. Thank you for staying connected. God bless you!”
