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::: the circle is an important social shape that expresses the prized virtue of wa (harmony) in this group-oriented society...the past two weeks, with secular christmas themes so prominent and pervasive in our community, our ministry has taken this shape (which, by the way, is an encouraging sign that our church is starting to approach evangelism as a natural extension of fruitful christian living rather than a linear, event-based ministry done by professional clergy)...

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...beginning with claire's english class circle...you can't tell from the picture, but God is doing some great things among these women...hearts are connecting in meaningful ways...a harbinger to the Hope of christmas...

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...college circles...9 of 12 of us pictured -- including me in the blue shirt -- are flashing the peace sign...that 75% mark indicates that this ubiquitous japanese pose is alive and well...

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...my junior high school students at the YMCA (two of whom came to church the next day and said they want to come every week)...

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...circles converged on the 16th this month, when college and jr high students came to play...

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...we'd be lying if we said we're not tired...in an indescribable way, however, God's calling on our lives helps us to find renewed passion when we're pooped...cheers to God for gospel geometry...

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