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Flemings in the Philippines!
On February 20th, we met our precious baby boy, Ethan Kai. We are very thankful for a smooth delivery and recovery so far, and for the peace that God has given us throughout this season. Ethan is a Hebrew name and means “strong”, and while Kai has various origins, in Japanese (海) it means “ocean”. We like how the ocean is a way that we see God’s strength in creation, and we pray that he would have a strong faith…
Flemings in the Philippines!
We hope and pray that you had a meaningful Christmas season as you celebrated the birth of our Lord and Savior. This past Christmas was extra special for our family, as Mia started to understand more of who Jesus is and had so much fun celebrating His birthday! As we move further into the new year, we’d love to share a little snapshot of what this semester looks like for us. Changes in Rhythms There have been a few changes…
Flemings in the Philippines!
We have recently completed the first semester of the school year and would love to share about it with you in this prayer letter! Overall, it was a more challenging semester, but we are thankful that we can honestly say that we felt like we were still able to thrive the past several months. Semester 1 Recap As you may recall, Grady received ACL reconstruction surgery in late July. Since our school year started in early August, he was starting…
Village Green Newsletter – December 2025
Welcome to December!
As we enter this season of anticipation and celebration, we’re reminded once again of the profound hope at the heart of the Christmas story. In a world often marked by uncertainty, the birth of Christ breaks in with the promise of light, peace, and renewed joy.
This month, our schedules may be full—but may our hearts be even fuller. As a church family, let’s take time to reflect on God’s faithfulness over the past year, embrace opportunities to serve and bless others, and prepare our spirits to welcome the One who came to dwell among us.
Paul’s Fall Update 2025
Read the latest update from Jacob and Leidy Paul. They currently serve and work in Columbia, as church planters and they founded El Nido to help serve vulnerable pregnant teenagers.
Village Green Newsletter – November 2025
Welcome to the November Newsletter. Here at Village Green Community Church, we continue to see God’s faithfulness in the lives of our people, the growth of our ministries, and the deepening sense of community among us. As we look toward the latter part of the year, may we each find fresh reasons to give thanks to God—for His provision, His presence, and His promises that never fail.
Hitachinaka Happenings -Coming Home
Just before we left Japan, we asked our supporting churches and friends to pray regarding our transition. Specifically, we asked for prayer for a car, an apartment, and for our boxes shipped by sea mail via the post office(!) to arrive in a timely manner.The Lord answered “more than we could ask or imagine” with a car that meets our needs, and we are now “continuing together in one Accord”. This car enabled us to move quickly, and God led…
Village Green Newsletter – October 2025
October marks a meaningful time in the life of our church. As the seasons shift, we are reminded of the Lord’s faithfulness that carries us through times of change. This month brings opportunities for worship, fellowship, and service together as a body of Christ. May these gatherings not only strengthen our community but also equip us to serve faithfully in the world, bearing witness to the hope we have in Christ.
Flemings in the Philippines!
We have recently finished the 24’-25’ school year and would love to share some personal updates and ministry highlights from this past semester! Our Home God has truly blown us away with providing such a wonderful home for us. We love our new space and feel like it has really helped us rest. We love the fresher air and slightly cooler temperatures (even a degree or two makes a difference!) that come along with being in a more mountainous area.…
Hitachinaka Happenings
Greetings from Hitachinaka, Japan. At the end of September of this year we will be returning home to Canada, 33 years after our initial appointment to Japan in 1992. We will spend October to December, 2025 visiting with family, looking for an apartment in the Waterloo area, and setting said apartment up for the next step in God’s plan for us. After all these years in Japan, the only things we have stored in Canada is Rob’s fishing stuff! We…
Village Green Newsletter – Summer Edition
Welcome to the summer edition of our newsletter. This newsletter will include June, July, and August as we take a break for the next few months. The next installment will come in September. There is a lot to tell you about, so I hope you take a few minutes to get caught up.
Village Green Newsletter – May 2025
Welcome to our May newsletter. We are in for another full month of ministry and community, while growing together in faith. I hope you take the time to check out the schedule of events this month and let us know how we can be helping you in your walk with Jesus Christ.