1. Sarah C. Blackstone Missionary to JAPAN

2. PLEASE PRAY THAT: The lost, without Christ as Savior, turn to Him whole-heartedly!

3. JAPAN NEEDS JESUS! Christian population: About 1% Most have never heard the Name of Jesus, EXCEPT in swearing by native English speakers!

4. Most Japanese do not know a Christian. Most believe they must appease and seek many “gods” for one to help. PLEASE PRAY THAT: Many will find Jesus, the One True God, who loves & seeks them!

5. Japan’s Suicide Rate: 1 st in the world. PRAY THAT: Many will find hope and salvation in Jesus!

6. PRAY THAT: Japanese believers will be strengthened and encouraged!

7. Many believers do not know other Christians outside of church & long for Christian fellowship. PRAY THAT: God will bring believers together to encourage one another!

8. Many believers are ridiculed by friends & family. Some are removed from official family records for not worshipping family ancestors. PRAY THAT: They will be strong in Christ to face difficulties. Many believers are ridiculed by friends & family. Some are removed from official family records for not worshipping family ancestors. PRAY THAT: They will be strong in Christ to face difficulties.

9. Japanese churches hunger for a fresh move of God! Some churches share the same pastor and have special needs. PLEASE PRAY THAT: Pastors & churches will be encouraged.

10. PLEASE PRAY FOR: Increased enrollment at Central Bible College, in Tokyo. (The student body has been small in recent years.)

11. Many Japanese pastors, at retirement age, need a co-worker to mentor. PRAY FOR: New pastors & missionaries in Japan.

12. PLEASE PRAY THAT: Japanese missionaries to other countries ! will be encouraged and adjust well to new surroundings!

13. PRAY THAT: The Christian youth in Japan will be strong in the Lord.

14. PLEASE PRAY FOR: Sarah C. Blackstone  Missions’ Budget 1)Monthly Commitments 2)Offerings  Divine direction  Wisdom  Protection  Health  Increased prayer support

15. PLEASE PRAY FOR: Sarah C. Blackstone  Provision for itineration needs  Favor for open doors  Fresh anointing  Lasting fruit – salvations, callings/response to service

16. OH, LORD, We Meditate On Your Word Which Reminds Us: “For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither has the eye seen, OH GOD BESIDE YOU, what You have prepared for the one who waits for You.” (Isaiah 64:4)

17. LORD, WE PRAISE YOU FOR Isaiah 48:9’s Promise “ Thus saith the Lord, In an acceptable time I have heard you, In a day of salvation I have helped you; and I will preserve you, AND, I will give you as a covenant of the people, to establish the earth [Japan!], to cause to inherit the desolate heritages. ”

18. JAPAN and I THANK YOU for praying!

19. CONTACT INFORMATION Mailing Address: Sarah C. Blackstone c/o Christian Liberty Center 161 Winthrop St. Taunton, MA 02780 Cell Phone: 207-478-7260 E-Mails: sarahcblackstone@gmail.com sarah.blackstone@agmd.org sarahcblackstone@gmail.com sarah.blackstone@agmd.org Web-site: www.sarahblackstone.org www.sarahblackstone.org