One in Japan, one en route...

We got word that Sylvia is already in Japan. As of this writing she is probably doing some touring with a dear friend of ours from Kobe. Please pray

• for safe travels all around;
  
• that Sylvia would be the fragrance of Christ (2 Cor. 2) to those she meets; and
  
• that our unbelieving friends would be drawn closer to the gospel.

Carol's plan took off a couple of hours ago -- the website says a few minutes early. She will be seeing friends from Kobe Bible Fellowship, some missionaries, and some former neighbors from the time we lived in Kobe. Please pray the above for Carol, and also:

• for Carol's health issues -- especially that her stomach will behave and that she'll sleep well;
• for discernment (for both Carol and Sylvia) to know how to encourage and pray for the believers they meet.

Thanks for praying!