theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Nov 30, 2009, 7:16 am
Hello friends, Where did the time go??? We've had a full November, capped off with a season of thankfulness. "Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord." So grab a cup of coffee or tea a...
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Nov 9, 2009, 9:15 am
Jeremiah's Saturday usually consists of an early morning run, family Saturday breakfast, and then prepping for the message either on Sunday, Saturday night, or both. If it is his turn to give a J...
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Nov 8, 2009, 10:10 pm
We have some wonderful folks at our church who recently opened up their own cafe at the next train station from Machida. It is called "The Gospel Cafe" - and it is their hope and prayer that the Lord...
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Nov 8, 2009, 9:49 pm
Hide is one of our closest friends here in Japan. He is such a picture of a life transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. It is wonderful to see him growing in his faith. Jeremiah has had the p...
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Nov 8, 2009, 9:30 pm
How is it possible that it's already November? This time last year, we were packing all our bags and getting ready to go home to California for our short two month furlough. Time sure flies. Th...
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Oct 30, 2009, 12:15 am
Thank you for all your prayers. Jazz and Justus are still battling fevers but they are both responding to medication. Praise the Lord for that. Cali is well and should be ready for school on Monday...
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Oct 28, 2009, 8:28 pm
Hello friends, We hope you are all doing well and loving our Lord Jesus. Today all three of our children are at home. Cali and Justus' classes have been closed due to illnesses. Yesterday, only...
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Oct 8, 2009, 1:11 am
The storm has passed by us, thankfully with no damage to this area. Although, we did hear of a fatality report of a newspaper delivery man who hit a tree while on his route this morning and died. Th...
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Oct 7, 2009, 5:13 pm
Typhoon Day - The rains started late last night. By 3am, the thunder and lightning was waking us up. The schools called around 7am to cancel classes for the day. We will all probably just stay indo...
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Oct 6, 2009, 7:14 am
Typhoon 0918 (Melor) is bound for Japan, and is expected to hit land sometime tomorrow. There is expected winds of 150knots and 30knots. The storm is described as "very strong." Additional informat...
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Oct 3, 2009, 5:34 am
Mom and Dad Boek are here now and we recently had an outreach concert at our church. It was a totally hee-haw time, complete with a chili and cornbread dinner for the fellowship. It was a joy to wor...
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Oct 3, 2009, 2:12 am
"Then Jesus said to His disciples, "The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore, pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest." Matt 9:37-38 Rice fi...
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Sep 24, 2009, 9:20 am
We had a great time with the grandparents during "Silver Week". Yamanaka Lake near Mt. Fuji was beautiful. Enjoy our pictures!!
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Sep 24, 2009, 7:22 am
Yup, six wonderful years ago, we came to Tokyo along with our kids and Grandma and Grandpa Boek. The kids were so little then... Cali was 5, Jazz was 2 and baby Justus was just a 1 year old little gu...
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Sep 22, 2009, 9:12 am
Hello friends, This week marks a long holiday week for Japan, it's the first ever Silver Week. We traditionally have Golden Week in May, a series of holidays that are bunched together, and this ...
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Sep 17, 2009, 7:06 am
I think it is exceptionally funny that so many people are so into sushi in California. I have lately been on a sushi kick and one day I might turn into a fish. There has been a special at our local ...
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Sep 17, 2009, 6:45 am
Many of you remember that when we came home from California earlier this year, we came home with two additional family members: Kayo and her young son Shousei. They lived with us for a couple of mon...
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Sep 3, 2009, 11:46 pm
Sept. 1st - first day of second semester. As you may know, the start of the school year here in Japan is in April. Cali is in the middle of 6th grade, Jazz is in 2nd grade and Justus is loving being...
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Sep 3, 2009, 11:38 pm
Happy summer to you all. It's been a busy and full summer. Thank you to all of you who help us get to live our dreams. We are ever grateful. blessings, :)The Boeks
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Sep 3, 2009, 2:18 am
Every year we end the summer with our INT'L. Fellowship's Yusuzumi Kai. We have both congregations come together and it is always a blast. It is a wonderful time to celebrate Japanese cultur...
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Sep 2, 2009, 5:46 pm
This past Saturday we had our brunch at our house, with ladies from both fellowships. It was a wonderful and sweet time together. The spread was yummy, the fellowship even better and the prayer time...
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Sep 1, 2009, 8:10 pm
So here's more catching up..... you can probably tell my kids are back in school and I have time to do some computer stuff again. Here's the rest... "Uncle Carlton and Auntie Cornelia" We...
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Sep 1, 2009, 8:00 am
Our summer has gone by in a flash. Here's the catch up of all catch ups.... enjoy! ShineKids Summer Fun VBS 2009 God blessed us with such a wonderful time this year. We studied "People of Fait...
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Aug 24, 2009, 12:01 pm
Pastor Tommy is pastor of Calvary Chapel Ginowan in Okinawa, Japan along with his family and wonderful wife, Joanna. He is an amazing fellow and we had a great time with him. They are amazing at hos...
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Aug 24, 2009, 11:45 am
Jeremiah had a wonderful but short trip back to California this month. He went to attend the wedding of our dear friend David Paladini, who married Amanda Nutting. Both of them were in our youth gro...
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Aug 21, 2009, 10:14 pm
It's been a very full two weeks. After Jeremiah and Cali came home from California and Okinawa, respectively, it was on to Horizon Family Camp. Here's a catch up on the last two weeks. Fami...
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theboekfamily posted an article on theboekfamily's Xanga Site - Aug 18, 2009, 8:29 am
It's late Tuesday night. Tomorrow, Aug. 19th - Friday Aug. 21st, we will be hosting our annual Vacation Bible School at church. Please pray for fruitful and effective ministry. Please pray for ...
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