About Me

Name: Bill Hathaway

Location: Springfield, MO, United States

I preach in Japanese each Sunday to a Japanese Church service at Baptist Temple in Springfield, Missouri. I also have a Precious Memories Support Ministry to help and encourage those who have lost a spouse. My book "No More Tears" in in it's 2nd printing. I also am engaged in the SOS Soulwinning Program and the KWFC Radio Ministry. I also have an internet world-wide radio ministry. You can hear my sermons on my web-site.

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Saturday, December 20, 2008

FROM A 600 MPH JET TO A JINRIKISHA

I never dreamed, nor was it in my plans to ride a jinrikisha, but while in Tokyo Pastor Hiroshi Saito talked me into it. I guess the Japanese don't often see an American riding down the streets of Tokyo on a jinrikisha. People were taking my picture and waving to me. Although that was an enjoyable side light, that was not the purpose of my trip to Japan. Our son Jim was with me the first two weeks of this trip. The Japanese are still talking about his testimony. Jim had a wonderful testimony as a layman. I was sure proud of him. Although Jim was born and raised in Japan, he had not been back to Japan in 31 years. It was surprising how he was able to speak in Japanese. All in all, I preached 26 times. Believe me, I was on the go all the time. The schedule was changed 3 times. They had to figure out where I was to be, how to get there and who would help me get there. In Japan, they drive on the left side of the road and the streering wheel is on the right side of the car. They didn't want us to drive and I don't blame them. I would no doubt wind up on the wrong side of the road after I turn. One high light of the trip was when I personally led a lady to the Lord. I sure enjoy seeing people get saved, but it is sure a thrill to personally lead a person to the Lord. I sure enjoyed being in the churches we started many years ago. I got to see some that got saved when we were there as missionaries. I actually cried on the plane coming back home. I was asked by missionaries and pastors to stay. I wish I could, but the Lord has given me 4 wonderful ministries here in Springfield, Missouri. There is the Japanese Church service where I preach each Sunday, the Precious Memories Support Ministry that I started for the purpose of helping and encouraging those who have lost a spouse, the SOS Soulwinning Ministry with the purpose of winning souls and teaching people how to win souls and the KWFC Radio Ministry. As you can see, I am kept busy for our Lord. Your prayers and financial support for these ministries is greatly appreciated. I will write another Blog to let you know about my book, "No More Tears." Please read the next post.

Labels: 2008 JAPAN TRIP

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