Japan in Romania?

We were able last weekend to make a trip to Gherla, Romania to minister in the Open Bible Church there.  We had a blessed time ministering and fellowshipping with our friends there.  On the way back, we were invited to stop in Cluj and meet a missionary from Japan.

Katsu in the chapel at the back of the Japanese tea house.

 Katsutaro and his wife Kayoko work with the Church of God in Romania, but Kayoko is originally from the Open Bible Church in Kobe, Japan.  They not only lead a church, but also minister to those who come to the Japanese Tea House managed by Katsu in downtown Cluj.  Katsu also finds time to teach Japanese culture in various schools. After Katsu introduced us to their work in Cluj, Kayoko treated us and our friend Karen Rose to a wonderful home-cooked Japanese meal.

One of the employees of the Japanese Tea House

We enjoyed the afternoon listening to stories of God's wonderful acts in Japan and Romania.  It's always good to make new friends, wherever we find them.