The Carters to Japan

In our last update, we had to make the difficult announcement that Bethany’s cancer has returned. So many of you have responded in so many ways to show us your love for us. We cannot say enough how thankful we are for the care and support we have received over these past few months! Our ...

It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving and Christmas is just around the corner! Summer lasted a loooong time here in Tokyo! We’re just now starting to see the leaves change in our area, and the transition into gearing up for winter outreaches is in full swing. Our church family is super excited to share the ...

Our May update was a video update! If you haven’t seen it yet, feel free to check it out here. Summer church camps are about to start next week, so we’re excited about that. Pray that those who attend from the different churches will be encouraged and challenged to live their lives for Jesus!  The “Ebbing” Throughout the ...

Sharing is a deeply embedded aspect of Japanese culture. We’ll often have someone stop by the house to share some fruit or vegetables that they grew in their garden, or a small snack that they picked up on a trip. We do the same as well as we build relationships with those around us. Over ...