How the prayer house was given

STEP 1

Finding the land and the building

The land and building in Shigisan-higashi that became the prayer house were not given to us because we were well prepared. At the time, only one believer was attending the church, but missionaries around the world joined in prayer for this work, and through many prayers and offerings the way opened, one step at a time. It was not only the land we found, but a building that had already been renovated.

STEP 2

Purchasing in the midst of financial hardship

In November 2022, we had no funds for the purchase at all—only 100,000 yen on hand. Even so, as a confession of faith that we would offer this building as a house of prayer, we told the real estate company that we wished to buy it, with that 100,000 yen as a deposit.

At that moment, my wife, a missionary, declared in faith: "Our Father God is rich, so we will surely be able to buy it."

We visited many people, sharing why Japan needs a house of prayer and asking for offerings, but the funds were slow to come. Even a few days before the deadline for the remaining payment, the money was still not there. But by God's wonderful leading, the payment deadline was extended by two months, and during that time we were able to borrow the funds through one person.

Every moment was something that could not have happened without the hand of God. Through the prayers of missionaries from many countries, in May 2023 we were able to establish a house of prayer in Japan.

STEP 3

Repayment that continues

The prayer house was given to us in this way, but repayment of the loan for the purchase continues to this day. To keep this place going, we still need the prayers and support of many.

STEP 4

A landslide, and help from our denomination

Heavy rain once caused a landslide below the side and back of the prayer house. The damage was by no means small, but with support from our denomination, Japan Gospel Fellowship, repair work was carried out in February 2025. It reminded us once again that this place is upheld by the prayers and offerings of many.