Satoko & Hideyuki's Wedding!

Monday, Feb. 12, was a holiday in Japan. That day, Satoko and Hideyuki got married at our church in Kobe. After a few rainy days the past week, the Lord blessed the newly weds with a beautiful shiny morning. The ceremony, at 11am, was amazing and everyone felt God's presence! Since in Japan, only close friends and relatives attend the reception, our friend Sofi organized a gathering at a French restaurant in town for those not attending the reception. We were 14 people (only 2 men), eating and having fellowship together that afternoon.



Satoko and her father entering the church!



Pastor Rob delivering a message of love!









Beautiful Children!






Nana and Akira (Batayan), who got married last September!






My Korean friend, Minji, and I. Minji is a friend from university. She is also taking her Masters. She has started to come to church with me recently!



Kaori, Minji and I!



Rachel (Pastor Rob's wife), in the center; and Sonja, on the right!



Sofi and Aya



Kaori and I getting ready to eat a delicious meal!



Smoked salmon salad!



Fish! Tasted GREAT!



Chicken dish! This was Kaori's, so I don't know how it tasted. Sorry!



Dessert! Simple, but delicious!



Picture shot!