Japan

We are presently in the rainy season, and it has been raining the whole month of May into June.  We have gotten several inches of rain, which is great but also creates a lot of humidity and mold. To continue reading the update from Dan Gardner, please click on the link below. The Gardners - June 2022

Spring has arrived here in Japan with the blossoming of the cherry trees and Resurrection Sunday.  "He is risen" should be proclaimed throughout the world and we're glad that we can be a part of proclaiming it to the Japanese.  To continue reading the update from Dan Gardner, please click on the link below. The Gardners - April 2022

We want to take this opportunity again to thank you for your faithful support and prayers for us here in Japan, Philippians 4:19 says, "But my God shall supply all your need..."  He as done just that for us here as we labor on the fields that are "ripe already unto harvest." To continue reading the update from Dan Gardner, please click on the link below. The Gardners - March 2022

Greetings for 2022.  We're thankful that God has brought us into another year in which we can serve Him.  We are looking forward to what God can do this year and pray that He will bless in a great way.  Our new theme for our church this year is Joshua 1:9, "Be strong in the Lord."  To continue reading the update from Dan Gardner, please click on the link below. The Gardners - January 2022  

We want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  We pray that God will bless you greatly during this season.  We cannot help but be thankful for this time of year when we think about God sending His Son to this earth to be our Savior.  This is a great time to get the message of our Savior Jesus Christ to the lost and dying world.  To continue reading the update from Dan Gardner, please click the link below. The Gardners - December 2021

We are very thankful that God has continued to watch over us during these trying times.  We are thankful that as of now we have not had any COVID problems in our church. The Lord has been blessing the ministry here in Okinawa although COVID has kept many people from coming.  The people who are coming are faithful to God. To continue reading the update from Dan Gardner, please click the link below. The Gardners - September 2021

Greetings from Japan where it has been raining most of the time in Okinawa.  It has finally let up and we have had some sun in recent days.  As in the past we have been struggling with the corona virus throughout Japan.  To continue reading the update from Dan Gardner, please click the link below. The Gardners - July 2021

I want to dedicate this prayer letter to Terri's mother, Amy Skaggs; and my mother, Virginia Gardner, two very fine Christian ladies who served their Lord until they passed into God's presence.  Terri's mom passed away and stepped into Heaven January 3rd and my mother passed away and stepped into Heaven on January 19th. To continue reading the update from Dan Gardner, please click on the link below. The Gardners - January 2021

Well, it is already mid-August and the heat is intense here in Japan - over 100 degrees heat index almost every day.  I know that it is also hot in America, not only physically but politically too.  We are praying that America wakes up to what is happening.  Many times I thank God that we are here in Japan.  I am thankful that God is in control.  We just need to do our job, and it is to reach the lost and dying world with God's Word. To continue reading the update from Dan Gardner, please click the link below. The [...]

Thank you for your prayers on our behalf.  Our God has kept us safe and we are thankful for His faithfulness and goodness to us and our people. COVID-19 seems to be decreasing here and schools started back on May 20.  We still are not gathering for our services except for staff and a few people, usually around 14 altogether.  To continue reading the update from Dan Gardner, please click the link below. The Gardners - May 2020

We want to report to you that we are doing fine here in Okinawa, Japan.  The Lord has been watching over us even during this time of uncertainty.  These are very trying times.  I'm reminded of the verse in Romans 8:28, "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose." To continue reading the update from Dan Gardner, please click the link below. The Gardners - April 2020

We are praying that God has brought you into the new year safe and sound.  One month has already passed and it seems like this year is going to fly by.  We want to thank you for your faithful support and prayers for the work here in Japan. To continue reading the update from Dan Gardner, please click the link below. The Gardners - February 2020