Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I have just returned from my second trip to Japan and my first ministry experience in South Korea. My ministry purpose in Japan was to do a follow up event to the recent Franklin Graham Crusade. Grace Mission Church, under the leadership of Dr. Ken Horiuchi, planned a Bible Convention as a follow up ministry with the messages intentionally targeting the Christian Life. I preached a series of sermons from First John on The Signs (or evidences) of Life. God blessed the ministry of His word in a wonderful way.
I also spent two days in Hiroshima. The visit to this city had an sobering impact on my life. Two wonderful pastors and a missionary took me on a tour of the A-Bomb Memorial. I will never forget that experience. I also conducted a brief Bible Convention in Hiroshima and again witnessed the blessings of God upon His word. He fulfilled His promise to honor the preaching of His word.
Dr. Horiuchi arranged for us to travel to Seoul for two days. I visited several churches and met with several pastors. The fellowship was good and the experience was educational. I saw first hand the great work God is doing through His people in South Korea. I had the privelege of preaching in the historic Sanjunghyun Presbyterian Church. This was an honor I will never forget.
The Christians in Japan and Korea are very devout. They love the Lord Jesus Christ and serve Him faithfully and sacrificially. I pray that I will grow to be a Christian of similiar maturity and courage.
Roger Willmore
