Beautiful skies after the storm

Wednesday, October 9 -- we got the fringe of typhoon 23, which was going up the Japan Sea side of the island.  There was a good amount of rain and some wind.  Not bad.    About 5:00 p.m. I took these photos of the most marvelous cloud formation running from the West to the East--essentially across the main island of Japan where we are.  I love clouds--and with the sun shining on them, it was so clear and sharp.  God is an excellent sky-painter, yes? 

 Panorama going West to East in front of our house

This one was taken in Nishinomiya on Monday evening:

Lastly, these little birds visit us frequently during the day.  They are atop the electric pole in our back yard that exclusively goes directly to our house. 

Another Victory

October 6 -- We had our second butsudan-burning this year.  That's the family altar to a deceased loved one that is kept in the home.  Mrs. Matsunaga received one from her husband's family at some time in the past.  The previous Friday she gave it to Henry after her Bible study in order for it to be burned.  It is not a common thing in Japan to burn one's butsudan.

After the morning service Henry prepared the thing for demise.  He said a short prayer then lit it (it was doused with kerosene for ease of burning).  The entire church membership (about 14 or so) watched it burn.  It was such a good thing to happen.

Mrs. Matsunaga and Miss Noseh

The End - Praise the Lord!