Well, it's time to say goodby to Iwata. What a wonderful stay we have had here. The people have been so kind, & have such servant hearts. While only a few days, it was great to hear from the pastors of the churches at worship as to the impact our visit had on their churches and neighbors. Then, this morning, to hear from Pastor Hasui how our visit prompted a coach from one of the clubs wanted to come to church, and how a neighbor who is a goalie coach for the Iwata area wants the Seahorses to come and do a clinic next year. We finished our breakfast time with a time of mutual blessings and exchange of gifts.
Our bus was about 90 minutes late, so we used to time to do the Seahorse tradition of "Hynack" awards (traditional done on the bus). A "hynack" is a cultural mistake or just something silly that someone does (nothing soccer related though). It is a lot of fun poking fun at each other and is actually good way of bonding together. It was hilarious, but a team thing, so you will just have to ask your tour member about what went on.
The bus arrived and it was a 5-hour ride to Osaka with two rest stops. Pastor BJ, who we will be working with in Osaka, had arranged to rent the micro-bus and drive us. It did not have room for most of the luggage, so Pastor Hasui drove his van with the luggage all the way to Osaka. What servants we have in Pastor Hasui & Pastor BJ.
After we arrived, we had our Osaka orientation with BJ, walked to the mall for dinner at the food court, and then drove to the sento.
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