(TOH-kyoh) – There are three missionary couples on the Tokyo team learning the Japanese language and culture. The Japanese language is very difficult for English speakers and can take them up to four years to learn it. While the missionaries have been studying hard over the last two years, God has given them many opportunities to make Japanese friends and share His word with them. This has been a challenge with the limited language that they have, but God is doing mighty things through them. Please pray for these couples to be bold in their witness as they learn the Japanese language and culture. Pray that they will learn well and quickly. Pray that they will take every opportunity God gives them to honor and glorify Him and that they will not grow weary in doing His work. Pray that they will balance their study and family responsibilities well.