Fund Raising for Japan
We are looking for long term supporters, willing to give of their finances to 10/40 Hope in support of the Japan team!
The cost of living for a family of 6 in Japan is comparable to in the United States, at least where we live in South Louisiana. Japan is ranked as one of the most expensive countries in the world for U.S. expats to live.
A Big Move
Please pray for provision for the big expenses which we will encounter as we move!
There are many expenses involved with moving including, but not limited to: flight expenses, documentation fees, moving fees, even the expense of furnishing a new home.
Visa and Documentation Process
We have completed all of our documents to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility from the Japanese Government. Upon their approval, we can then submit our visa applications to the Japanese Consulate here in the States.
This process may take several weeks. Please pray for it to go smoothly with no unexpected complications!
Flights - Launch Day
We have flight tickets! We are set to depart from Baton Rouge on December 2nd and arrive in Japan December 3rd. Please pray that the remaining 30% of the financial support we are responsible for raising with 10/40 Hope will come in soon and that our visa process goes smoothly!
Thank you for your prayers!
If you would like to donate to support our mission in Japan as missionaries with 10/40 Hope, please click the Donate button below and you may preference your support to our family. And note, 10/40 has complete discretion and control over the use of the donated funds, every effort will be made to apply donations to a preference, if indicated.
Renting a Home
The area where we will likely rent a home/ apartment is called Noborito (pronounced like "No burrito" without a heavy "r" sound). Easy to remember because there is no Mexican, or even TexMex, in Japan. This is the neighborhood where Paz Church is located, and will be our home base for several years before we would be ready to help with another launch of a church-plant.
Language Learning
Learning the Japanese language is going to be our utmost priority. Understanding and being able to easily converse in the language of the people you are trying to build relationships with and hopefully win to Christ is crucial. It also gives so much insight into their culture and way of life.
Culture Acclimation
Feeling "at home" can sometimes take time, no matter where you relocate to. We are going to be very intentional about learning the culture and the way of life in Japan. It is a culture unlike any we have ever known. One of our greatest hopes is to be easily accepted and received by the Japanese people, even as foreigners. For that the happen, we can't live in a bubble of our own making.
We understand that not everyone can give financially, nor would we expect everyone to. There are plenty of other ways that you could provide support though, and the greatest is through prayer.
Please pray:
For God to make every decision clear as we transition our lives to the mission field.
That all financial needs would be met.
For our families and loved ones to have grace and peace.
For each of our hearts, and remember our kids!
"Well, I will go down if you will hold the rope" - William Carey's famous quote to others as he deliberated about going to the deep well of India
There are many ways you can partner with us:
Prayer and fasting
Make a one-time financial donation to 10/40 Hope preferenced for our support
Make a recurring donation to 10/40 Hope preferenced for our support
Send a care package!
Gift a gift card
Write a note of encouragement
Gift airline miles
If any of these options interest you, Please reach out and send us an email at danieshaffer@1040hope.org or brookeshaffer@1040hope.org