okinawan tradition

It's been awhile since we have blogged. Sorry. I guess not much is going on here, or perhaps, the newness of my camera is beginning to wear off =). We did have some interesting visitors the other day, and here is a little insight on life in Japan: We got a call from the housing agent letting us know that the landord was going to come by to wander around the yard and pray over the property. She was quick to say, "this is okay, it's Okinawan tradition". Within a few minutes 3 people arrived. We stayed inside while they performed their rituals, but it was all a little odd and concerning. They started behind the house, laid out a mat, burned candles, offered up food (fruit) sprinkled something all over our yard and prayed. They would then pick their stuff up, move about 5 feet and begin the process again. Meanwhile, Kevin, the kids and I are praying that the Lord and His mighty hand would work in a mircalous way, protecting us and allowing these lost people to feel HIS presence at our house and be changed. Please pray with us, that the Lord would keep us from the Evil one and that the people here would see the error of their ways and come to know the Lord.