Lights! Camera! Kona! (Lots of Pictures to Share!)

Aloha from Kona!

Hi everyone! It’s been a while since our last update, and we’ve got a short but exciting one to share!

After nearly a year of planning, fundraising, and prayer, I’m finally here at YWAM Kona attending the film school. It still feels surreal! Thank you so much for your incredible support and prayers! This truly wouldn't have happened without you.

Though the school is just 10 weeks long, the schedule is packed! So far, we've covered camera basics, lighting, and screenwriting, and we’ll soon be producing and directing our own short films. Filmmaking is intense, but very fulfilling. I’m excited to keep learning and eventually use these skills to glorify God, whether that’s documenting testimonies in Japan, joining a Christian production team, or creating original films. We’re trusting God and looking forward to whatever He has in store!

Hawaii has been beautiful! Surprisingly, the heat and humidity here are easier to handle than what we left behind in Sendai (it was 33°C/93°F there!). Kona has been a comfortable 27–30°C (80–86°F). We haven’t had much beach time due to our busy schedule, but that’s not why we came, after all.

Please continue to pray for:

• Wisdom and growth during this season

  
  

• Misako’s ongoing English improvement

  
  

• Rei’s continued treatment and healing

  
  

• Financial provision for what’s ahead

  
  

• Clear direction for our next steps after Kona

Thank you again for walking with us! We’re so grateful for your support!

Jeremiah 29:11

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”