Japan Part II
Cindy's Life as a Missionary in Japan...Again
Cindy in Japan
Who...
The VYM Program (Volunteer Youth Ministry) is run by the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod World Mission Department and operates within two main locations in Japan: the greater Tokyo Area and Niigata City. Yukie Shimomasu is the VYM Director. She is not only fluent in English, but she almost always knows more about American culture than I do. She graduated from Concordia University, Seward (in Nebraska). Currently there are 3 missionaries in Niigata and 6 missionaries in the Tokyo Area. The normal term of commitment is for 2.5 years, though missionaries have the option to extend, which many do. Check out the VYM Japan website for more information about the other missionaries on the field. You can download prayer cards for each of them on the LCMS website.
Where...
The VYM Program (Volunteer Youth Ministry) is run by the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod World Mission Department and operates within two main locations in Japan: the greater Tokyo Area and Niigata City. Yukie Shimomasu is the VYM Director. She is not only fluent in English, but she almost always knows more about American culture than I do. She graduated from Concordia University, Seward (in Nebraska). Currently there are 3 missionaries in Niigata and 6 missionaries in the Tokyo Area. The normal term of commitment is for 2.5 years, though missionaries have the option to extend, which many do. Check out the VYM Japan website for more information about the other missionaries on the field. You can download prayer cards for each of them on the LCMS website.
Where...
How...
Many of the expenses for missionaries in Japan, such as housing and monthly stipends, are paid for on the field from the income received from teaching English. However, all of the "stateside" expenses, such as insurance, transportation to/from Japan, training and office support costs, etc. come from donations.
Financial Gifts:
If you are interested in supporting me you may do either of the following. Checks should NOT be made out to me personally, but to LCMS World Mission.
- Send Financial Gifts to:
LCMS World Mission
LCMS International Center
1333 S. Kirkwood Road
St. Louis, MO 63122-7295MEMO: For the support of Cindy Charlton
- Or Give On-line at the LCMS Website HERE:
Thank you for your support!
LCMS World Mission Purpose Statement
Praying to the Lord of the Harvest, LCMS World Mission, in collaboration with its North American and worldwide partners, will share the Good News of Jesus with 100 million unreached or uncommitted people by the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017.
What is the Ablaze! Movement?
Praying to the Lord of the Harvest, LCMS World Mission, in collaboration with its North American and worldwide partners, will share the Good News of Jesus with 100 million unreached or uncommitted people by the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017.
What is the Ablaze! Movement?
Willing to Go?
Are you interested in learning more about the ministry opportunities in Japan? Click here to see the Position Description and learn more.