Tomorrow morning I'm heading south to Shimokitayama (下北山）. After a 3 hour bus ride my 1st and 2nd grade students as well as the 3-12 grade students and school staff - will arrive at our camp site. (I'm told there will be 47 people on the bus) We'll be staying over night at a camp (But before you get the picture of sleeping bags, tents and outhouses - you should know its probably more like a Japanese lodge/retreat center with tatami mat rooms, futon beds and indoor plumbing). I'll be staying in a room with the eight 1st - 4th grade girls and look forward to getting to know them (as well as other students) better without the burden of my grade book. While I'm not responsible for teaching any curriculum for the next 2 days I'm keeping my eyes wide open for teachable moments. There will be various talks given by our chaplain about the difference between knowing about God and knowing God. A challenge will be given to grow closer in relationship to God. Pray with me that this will be a time of spiritual and relational growth for the students and staff.
As this is Japan's wettest regions I would appreciate your prayers that we will be able enjoy our time together no matter what the weather. Thursday's forecast shows cloudy weather - Friday as rainy.
Hopefully I'll get some photos to share with you. (Due to the fact that my students are young and the internet is - well, the internet - I'm reluctant to post photos of my students without their parents' permission - which has meant a decrease in photos on the blog. Thank you for your understanding! I'll try to be creative with the shots I take this weekend to show you some of the camp out activities without revealing the students identities.)
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Have fun camping Japanese style...and glad you could shop with a friend in the city.
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