tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511532268944221045.post938615027962282652..comments2013-02-25T05:36:22.755+09:00Comments on Japan Kobe Mission Blog 2008-2011 McIntyre Family: The Awaji Miracle 2011 - The Japan Kobe Mission - Sumoto Branch, Japan Kobe StakeBill and Rikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09996832191591546202noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511532268944221045.post-73040857803498515532012-11-30T07:07:12.595+09:002012-11-30T07:07:12.595+09:00Thank you so very much for sharing this wonderful ...Thank you so very much for sharing this wonderful experience. I had the amazing blessing of serving among the beautiful people of Awaji for six months in 1980-81 under President Porter. I have many cherished memories from that experience! Members like Sister Kamidoi, Sister Shirakawa, Brother Bando, and many others left indelible imprints in my mind and spirit that I will carry into the eternities. When I first arrived in Sumoto we had about 60 members, of which 4 were what you might term active. We managed to get that to 10 members after 6 months, but there was still so much work to do. As I read your account, one name shot out like lightning. The name "Tachibana" is not a common one. I remember meeting and teaching an amazing young man with that surname. Could they be related? He never joined the church (at least not while I was there), but I still think about him from time to time, wondering how he's doing. I would be so grateful if someone asked them if the name Tobias Choro rings a bell. Awaji and Sumoto are truly beautiful, almost magical, places. Oh how I love my Japanese brothers and sisters! Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. I have no doubt the gospel will continue to bless more and more lives on that tiny but significant island.Ralphnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511532268944221045.post-51483683402018855122011-10-03T09:51:28.337+09:002011-10-03T09:51:28.337+09:00Thank you for this wonderful story. I was a missio...Thank you for this wonderful story. I was a missionary serving in Sumoto in 2005. It was my final area. My heart broke when I was told that my companion was also to transfer, and that no missionaries would replace us. I didn't know that it had been closed for so long, and I am overjoyed that missionaries are once again working with the members on that blessed island.G. Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15817039538549970424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511532268944221045.post-85572116478650231732011-06-25T23:34:01.465+09:002011-06-25T23:34:01.465+09:00Dear President,
Wonderful to read of this miracle...Dear President,<br /><br />Wonderful to read of this miracle. I served in Akashi in 1977 and used to look across the water to this little island and wish we could go there. You are so right about the opportunities in the little places. I served in both Nara and the South Kyoto branch (Kyoto Daini in those days). There were many people waiting to hear the gospel and the formula you mentioned for success worked as well than as it does now. God bless you for your great and eternal work. <br /><br />Brad Howell<br />Japan Kobe Mission 76-78<br />howellb2@yahoo.com<br /><br />BTW. I serve with a Loren McIntyre in the 70's. Wouldn't happen to be related?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511532268944221045.post-13807660416308469802011-06-25T16:47:15.057+09:002011-06-25T16:47:15.057+09:00I hate the fact that the people in these stories s...I hate the fact that the people in these stories so quickly devolve into mere numbers. They are not numbers, they are people. With hopes and dreams and love and worries. Then again, there is strength in numbers. Every saint matters, but so does team work! We are supposed to bear one another's burdens, and lighten each member's load. Each new member gives the long-timers hope. Not to mention friendship! I loved this story, and wish I could do more to buoy up the saints in 淡路島Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511532268944221045.post-40038625640847594142011-06-25T04:14:24.441+09:002011-06-25T04:14:24.441+09:00Thank you for posting this story President McIntyr...Thank you for posting this story President McIntyre!!!! Our Elder Draper just baptized that family of four and we are so grateful for your wonderful example and service to him as his mission President!!! Our prayers are that the work continues to grow in Awaji!!!cortniebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14639865397459055759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511532268944221045.post-49972319982216841042011-06-24T22:15:31.909+09:002011-06-24T22:15:31.909+09:00Pres McIntyre,
Thank you for sharing this wonderf...Pres McIntyre,<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this wonderful story of miracles! I served in Sendai in 89-90, worked in Matsuyama for a few years after that. I love to hear the success stories that come from Japan. <br /><br />becky clarkeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511532268944221045.post-77489803051310181222011-06-24T12:22:23.341+09:002011-06-24T12:22:23.341+09:00I visited Sumoto as a DL in '88 and wished I c...I visited Sumoto as a DL in '88 and wished I could have served there. What a fantastic story. May the Lord continue to bless the faithful.CoolCaseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04346729055341094545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511532268944221045.post-35936048690969628552011-06-24T04:54:29.546+09:002011-06-24T04:54:29.546+09:00President McIntyre, it has been wonderful to be ab...President McIntyre, it has been wonderful to be able to receive information on your blog concerning the Japan earthquake 2011, the mission, and the work being done there. May you rejoice at this the end of your mission presidency, knowing you have helped the Lord. Elder Andrew Neff is our neighbor and serves in Kobe Japan Mission also. You will all be coming home in July. Our thanks to the Lord for preserving you all.Sister Linda Gold, SLCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511532268944221045.post-56881635933532339892011-06-24T04:33:04.446+09:002011-06-24T04:33:04.446+09:00This is a great story. I lived on Awaji (in Seida...This is a great story. I lived on Awaji (in Seidan-cho) for 4 years in the mid 90's and was a part of the branch. It always had a great spirit, it was just small in numbers. Great to hear that more people on that wonderful island are enjoying the gospel.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803833575151355797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511532268944221045.post-55855287694287295252011-06-24T00:51:55.473+09:002011-06-24T00:51:55.473+09:00Wow. What a testament to the importance of followi...Wow. What a testament to the importance of following the Spirit. It's God's work, of course He guides His servants: mission president, fulltime missionary, and member missionaries are all guided the same if they will just listen.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11971378715777007757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511532268944221045.post-45570409336435546242011-06-24T00:46:23.477+09:002011-06-24T00:46:23.477+09:00Pres McIntyre:
I was so excited to open the LDS L...Pres McIntyre:<br /><br />I was so excited to open the LDS Living page and see you and your lovely wife. Thanks for sharing the sweet story of miracles. I miss working with you but I'm grateful you're doing a greater work where you are. Thanks for the inspiration you are.<br /><br />Annie OAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03530332562064666986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511532268944221045.post-35228742246336036022011-06-24T00:46:04.181+09:002011-06-24T00:46:04.181+09:00This is wonderful news...I love the people of Japa...This is wonderful news...I love the people of Japan and I pray that more people will except the Gospel message, and join the church!! I have three good friends there in the outskirts of Tokyo cities...I have given them Book of Mormons. Hope & pray someday they will join the church!Velmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15641192509410440711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511532268944221045.post-59288963983304104752011-06-24T00:19:22.046+09:002011-06-24T00:19:22.046+09:00Thank you for the story of what is happening on Aw...Thank you for the story of what is happening on Awaji Island. I was there for 5 months in 1987, and went senior there. I also recognize Pres. Kasai- I believe he was a missionary at the same time I was. It does my heard good to hear that the small branch there isn't so small anymore. We used to meet in a crooked narrow old house on the road between downtown and the old missionary apartment. We did baptize two people when I was there. I am thankful that you listened to your inspiration and facilitated so great a miracle. I would love to go back and visit the thriving Sumoto Branch someday!Chris VanCampenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17792558437452263438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511532268944221045.post-60048746379459994722011-06-24T00:15:24.669+09:002011-06-24T00:15:24.669+09:00miracles happen when we take that first step with ...miracles happen when we take that first step with faith. XO Awaji saints and missionaries! -lindabunchahamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06338185584159241440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511532268944221045.post-53698180001668057902011-06-23T22:02:33.924+09:002011-06-23T22:02:33.924+09:00Wonderful story! We love you McIntyres!Wonderful story! We love you McIntyres!Julie Stouthttp://www.heartsfullofjoy.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511532268944221045.post-11631780026834907212011-06-23T21:41:29.419+09:002011-06-23T21:41:29.419+09:00President Monson's experience & yours are ...President Monson's experience & yours are great examples of possibilities becoming realities.<br />My family has really enjoyed your blog!! It makes us want to do a mission! We will miss your insights into the missionary life in Japan. <br />Our best wishes to all of you.The Fontanetsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511532268944221045.post-15319208912703993802011-06-23T08:24:19.017+09:002011-06-23T08:24:19.017+09:00This makes me sooooo happy President! The members ...This makes me sooooo happy President! The members in Sumoto were so incredible when we came back. They deserve every last miracle they are seeing there! Thank you so much for writing this all out so beautifully! This is a treasure.<br /><br />David Budgedavidbudgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12415209501882944970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511532268944221045.post-92212741354706917542011-06-23T04:33:18.815+09:002011-06-23T04:33:18.815+09:00Marvelous!Marvelous!Yolandahttp://www.simplyhomemaking60.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511532268944221045.post-39852444025230230132011-06-23T00:34:39.987+09:002011-06-23T00:34:39.987+09:00I was a missionary in Sumoto for four months in 19...I was a missionary in Sumoto for four months in 1988. At the time, there were few members and we met in an old house with a hand made baptismal font in the back. We didn't have the bridge connecting Awaji and Honshu at the time, so the only way to get to district or zone conferences was via a ferry that connected the northern end of the island and Akashi or one that connected the island with a port in Suma (Kobe).<br /><br />I haven't heard from anyone there since the earthquake on '95 and I understand that it was epicentered just off the island of Awaji.<br /><br />The people on that island are special and I am glad that the missionaries are now working among them again.Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16901569404291630580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511532268944221045.post-24136885273878487442011-06-22T22:59:44.514+09:002011-06-22T22:59:44.514+09:00Congratulations on your wonderful experience. I f...Congratulations on your wonderful experience. I find great joy in your success. Keep the great work of teaching the gospel of our Savior going in Kobe. My prayers and love go with you.<br /><br />Mat Dastrup<br />Japan Tokyo South Mission<br />mat@dastrupfam.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511532268944221045.post-66342996205741762512011-06-22T11:22:06.987+09:002011-06-22T11:22:06.987+09:00Thank you so much for sharing the wonderful Awaji ...Thank you so much for sharing the wonderful Awaji story President. As an old missionary who spent six months in 2003 on Awaji, it brought me great joy to read about the miracles that have taken place there. I hope I will have the opportunity to again visit the branch at some point (perhaps it will be a ward then). Thank you so much for your contribution to making that miracle possible. I as well as many other past missionaries and friends will continue to pray for more miracles on that wonderful island we still hold so dear. May the Lord continue to bless those doing his marvelous work and wonder.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15807479655445572584noreply@blogger.com