Sakuranbo blooms

The Japanese cherry tree called Sakuranbo has been in bloom for several days--Spring has come to Kita Kobe, except the day after these were taken, it was really, really cold--freezing, actually.  It's always good to see the cherry blossoms! 

KIBBS Graduation 2019

Jeff Welsh preaching and Ron White interpreting 

 The 49th Graduation of KIBBS had three graduates this year.  One man with a four year degree, one lady with a 3-year ministry degree and one lady with a one-year Bible certificate

Pastor Murakami, head of the Bible School 

Mr Matsuda, 4-year graduate this year preaching 

Bible School students sing a special 

Mr. and Mrs. Hiraoka singing 

Ron White spoke at the graduation service 

Miss Winters, Miss Kamai, Missionary Shibayama, Mr. Matsuda 

At the reception after the ceremony 

Graduate Mr. Matsuda, his wife and four kids 

Pastor Yoshimoto and his wife on the right 

the young Mr. Hiraoka and Miss Murakami 

KIBBS Graduate Dinner

 This is the annual dinner for the graduates at KIBBS.  Lots of good food, some games and fellowship and song. 

Willow one month, Arianna one year

     

 Willow is doing fine every week

    

Sleeping in church during the sermon; she was awake for the singing, though. 

  Willow was one month old 2/10/19

Arianna at one year  on January 23rd

    
    Helping Mommy with shopping and  helping to clean church windows :-)

Arianna with Aunt Hope 

 Arianna is standing and walking now.  Looks like
she's giving a talk to her toys here.

Uncle Matt gave her the little bear shirt