The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.
Chris & Holly are heading to Japan!
What’s in Japan?
This fall Chris and Holly Tobias will be joining a team of PCA and independent US churches to serve Japanese missionary families and national pastors at the RENOWN: Japan Church Planting Institute Conference from Nov. 8–17, 2024.
These pastors and their families will gather in Shizuoka — located between Tokyo and Nagoya — for training and spiritual renewal. In Japan, where only about 0.25% of the population is Protestant Christian, missionaries and pastors face significant challenges. This conference is a cherished time for them to support and encourage each other.
What will you be doing?
Our team will primarily provide a quality children’s program during the conference, serving two important purposes:
Encouraging the children. Many Japanese children rarely speak with other English-speaking peers and often feel out of place in Japanese culture.
Giving parents a break from childcare. This allows them to fully engage in the conference for encouragement and renewal. In Japan, babysitting and nurseries are uncommon, and many churches lack children’s programs.. The children’s program is the only reason some missionaries can attend the conference.
We sincerely hope you will partner with us and our team in any way you feel led as we support those dedicated to bringing the Gospel to the Japanese people.
Partner with us.
Please know that your prayers and financial support are vitally important to the success of the CPI conference. Let us pray for God’s truth and love to sweep over the nation, overcoming unbelief as it brings healing and life. As you consider giving, would you join us in praying that God’s mercy and grace would be known throughout the nation of Japan?
Q. How much do you need to raise?
A. $5,200 total
Support: $1,500 each
Airfare: $1,100 each (est.)
Your gift is tax-deductible and will be receipted for income tax purposes at the end of 2024.
Current Status (8/18): $1,850 has been raised. Remaining need: $3,350.
Yes! I will help support Chris & Holly’s Japan CPI Conference missions trip (Nov. 8-17, 2024)
Mail a Check
Make checks payable to: Immanuel Clarkston with “IMPACT JAPAN — Tobias” on the memo line.
Mail to:
Immanuel Clarkston Church
c/o Rev. Micah Jelinek
5161 Clarkston Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348
Give Online
Use the Immanuel Clarkston PCA giving portal on FaithStreet.
In the memo field include “IMPACT JAPAN — Tobias”
Renown: Japan Church Planting Institute Conference
November 8-17, 2024
For more information, visit the Japan CPI website.