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The Taylors are WorldVenture Missionaries in Japan since 1997 involved in:
Church Planting Movements, Innovative Ministries, Leadership Development, Business as Mission (BAM)
Dear <<First Name>>,
Vaccination in Japan has been very slow but is just now gaining some ground. This delay has impacted many events this summer. The Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics is pushing through but international spectators are banned from entering the country.  Regardless, ministry plans and projects are in place for the summer.
Guess WHO is MISSING...
We were all set to gather in-person for our big HGF 20th Anniversary Gospel Concert last week. But due to the extended state of emergency in Tokyo we had change course and go online. The good news is that many more were able to join virtually from all over Japan. In total there were over 250 members (most of whom are not-yet Christians) that connected by zoom as we celebrated God's faithfulness.

In the photo with me are guest artists (Gregory & Ruth Hooper, Ray Sidney, John Lucas) who blessed us with words of encouragement and a special song. So who is MISSING in the photo? Bola of course... however, I shared a video of Bola's final concert with us back in 2015. Here is Bola's short video! 
NOT a MISSED Opportunity...
The Tokyo Olympics/Paralympics has its controversies and mixed feelings here in Japan. Due to the ongoing pandemic, a majority of Japanese wish to cancel it. But it will push through whether there will be spectators or not. 

Regardless we will not miss out on a great opportunity that is inspired by the Paralympics. In Japan, those with disabilities face not only the challenges of working conditions, but also the social stigma of being a problem to the society. Dare To Overcome (DTO) Tokyo is a project to reach out to and champion those with disabilities in Japan. The two-day in-person & virtual event (Aug 22-23) offers "Create Tomorrow" seminars that will address topics such as self identity and empowerment, getting jobs and dealing with workplace issues, and self care and stress management.

MISSING Out Again...

Due to the pandemic we have had to postpone several times a long overdue family reunion. The good news is that after 3 attempts, my siblings and my children are scheduled to gather in July. Unfortunately I will have to miss out again on this family reunion due to the strict travel restrictions when coming back to Japan. 

Ken and Bola Taylor

NOTICE:  this is a backup email address <k.taylor@worldventure.net> for mail chimp use.
My MAIN email is still <tayloronline@mac.com>

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Bola Taylor graduated to glory October 19, 2015
(final concert video)
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