Some have wondered, from past photos, if God sent a missionary couple. He didn't have to. Scot and Chiaki Garner were faithful members of a church for Christian military families on the island, and God sent them to help at Gushikawa Baptist. They now have grown children who have families of their own. Scot, retired from the service, is an administrator of a Japanese air conditioning company and has helped many find jobs. Chiaki is gifted in the kitchen and full of church fellowship ideas.
Scot and Chiaki's seasoned walk, readiness to work and pray, also to build tender relationships (I know...these are two separate photographs. But Scot and Lilia really ARE best friends! This is something we see practically every week!) and keep confidences have become a vital part of the church. What can I say--I'd be happy if God always kept them here, altho' I'd feel happy for any flock He'd want to give them to...like He did when He brought the Garners to us here!
