(suh-POHR-oh) – “Please pray over Japanese Christians who are scattered around the prefecture of Hokkaido this Christmas season. Pray that as they attend and help with various church events, they would be a bright light wherever they go, sharing the gospel boldly and being able to give a reason for their hope and faith in Christ. Pray that the Lord will bring nonbelievers across their paths repeatedly, and provide boldness, obedience, and courage for these believers to share their testimonies with the gospel. Pray that this energy among believers would encourage and revitalize the pastors here to feel supported by their congregation as they make Christ the center of everything.”