Hello!

My name is Jocelyn and I will be serving on the Toyohashi Team for the JEMS Short Term Mission this August!

My heart for Japan began in 2018 when I went on my first STM there with AACF. At the time, God showed me the beauty of Japanese culture, but also the emptiness in the parts of the culture not yet touched by God. Since then, God has continued to grow my heart for this country and its people. My desire is for every person in Japan to have the opportunity to respond to God's invitation to them -- to receive His grace, know Him, and be in relationship with Him. God also gave me multiple opportunities to return to Japan for ministry -- my longest duration being 2022-2024 in Sendai where I served at a small Evangelical Free Church.

After returning to the States in 2024, I have been in a season of transition. I spent time resting and processing through my first mid-term missions while continually asking God what might be next for me. Although I do not have a clear picture of what the next big step is, I see this Summer STM as the next small step forward and am extremely thankful for the opportunity to serve in Japan again with JEMS.

In Toyohashi, my team will be partnering with Pastor Adriano Kuroki. I was able to serve with Kuroki-sensei back in 2019, so I'm excited to be able to serve with him again this year! With his church, the team will be involved in the Sunday Service, youth fellowship, and possible family visitations. Outside of these ministries, we hope to work with a local orphanage, support a summer family camp, and support a church Kuroki-sensei is overseeing in Nagoya!

As I prepare and embark on this next step with God, I would love it if you would prayerfully consider partnering with me in prayer and/or financially. God has given Kuroki-sensei such a big heart for his community in Toyohashi, and I know God is using his family and church to bless those in the area. I am very excited to go and see what God is doing there, partner with Him, and support Kuroki-sensei this summer. If you would like to receive my support letter and updates, please email me at jocelyn.h.leung@gmail.com. Thank you so much and may God bless you!