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The Pioneering MissionariesIn Kitami City, Hokkaido, Japan
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About 100 years ago, a missionary couple came from America to a remotest part of Japan…
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They were fascinated by the beauty of the hills, the flowers and the people.
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His name was Rev. George Pierson.
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His wife was Ida.
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The Piersons in kimonos, a gift of love and appreciation from the local people.
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Their house was called the Three Oaks.
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From their home, they were able to see the Christian pioneer settlement in the distance.
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Their house became a house of prayer for the pioneers and the local people.
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A house of love for God and people.
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The Piersons dedicated themselvesto the education of the people.
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Especially the education of the women.
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Many lives were touched by them.
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They helped to end the prostitution trade.
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They also promoted the development of schools.
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The local people loved them.
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A samurai becoming a man of God!
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They published annotated translations of the Old and New Testament into the Japanese language.
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This Gospel of John was being translated, interestingly with some help from Singapore.
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This plate was found in their homein Kitami, far away from their home in USA.
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The church bell was well-preserved.
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This telescope was once used by the Piersons.
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The Holy Communion Cup.
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Their century-old organ still sounds heavenly.
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Functioning perfectly.
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I played “How Great Thou Art”on this ancient instrument.
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Their home was designed and builtby William Merrell Vories.
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A Calligraphy by William Merrell Vories.
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William Merrell Vories and his wife.
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Mr. Ikeda Masanobu, a volunteer in the Pierson Memorial House. He was the one who invited me
to visit this awesome place!
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The Pierson Memorial House, a fruitful vine.
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Front View.
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A Swiss chalet style.
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The entrance to the Memorial House.
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Wonderful view of nature and beauty.
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A constant stream of about 6,000 visitors passed through this door every year. Free Admission.
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The lives of Rev. George and Ida Pierson are great and godly examples for us to follow.
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The Call Of Rural Japan.A Book Written By Rev. George Pierson.