Y&Y Ministry (You & Yabe Family Ministry), also known as the “Support group for the Yabes,” was established so that together, we can share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with people who have not yet heard it.
The Great Commission of Jesus Christ has been given to everyone who believes in the Lord, but not everyone can leave their home and go. Not everyone is called alike to go, but everyone is called to fulfill the mission.
The Yabe family is on the front line of the mission, but behind us are God’s people who enable us and do the mission together through prayer and financial assistance. The Lord values and rewards them (Matt 10:40-42).
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We cherish doing the mission “with joy” and “together with everyone.”
We would like you to check out our website and consider fulfilling the mission together with us.
All for the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ!
We have 3 target groups to reach out to...
The local German speaking people
For 1900 years Europe has led the world in Christianity. However, an increasing number of people in Europe are rapidly leaving the faith today, and anti-Christian thoughts and cults are seizing their hearts. We bring the Gospel to the German speaking nations that have a tremendous impact on today's world, and pray that they would come back to Christ Jesus and be filled with His joy and peace.
The local Muslims
The Muslim population has been fast-growing and Europe has been facing an increasing number of Muslim immigrants and refugees. However, if they stay in their own countries, Muslims would not have many chances to hear the Gospel. It is the Lord God who permits them to go to Europe. We bring the Gospel to Muslims and share God's love, salvation and hope.
The local Japanese
Many Japanese are living in Europe and they have spiritual needs. However, the continent faces a lack of pastors and missionaries who can speak Japanese to reach out to them. We bring the Gospel to the Japanese and share Jesus' love and truth with them.
JOURNEY
JOURNEY
(Aki) When I encountered the living Christ who saved my life, I wanted to live this "second" and new life for him. The work of missionaries fascinated me and I soon found myself living surrounded by Christians wanting to make Jesus known. While doing a devotional at my friend's house, I flipped through the pages of the Bible and opened it to Genesis 12. I was deeply touched by the story of Abraham following God without knowing where he was going. After praying that I would walk closely with the Lord like Abraham did, I received a call to share the Good News of Jesus Christ to German speaking nations.
(Sachi) When I was studying in Seattle, I became friends with Indonesian Christians. They were not only fun and joyous, but also thought seriously about life, relationships, and the future. I realized they had something in them that I didn't have. I found out the answer was Jesus Christ and believed in Him as my Savior and Lord. Later on I received a call to make Jesus known and had a burning heart for Muslims in Indonesia.
Sachi and I (Aki) met in Christchurch in 2009 and started a long distance-relationship between New Zealand and Japan. Many times, we almost gave up our relationship because our vision and desired destinations differed, but the Lord molded our hearts and led us to marriage in 2012. We learned that to serve the Lord whole-heartedly wherever he puts us is most important, and vision and destination are secondary. We submitted ourselves to Him and the Lord has given us an opportunity to work among Muslims in a German-speaking nation.
We are based out of Minemachi Christ Church in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan and have been serving with OM (Operation Mobilization) in Linz, Austria since December 2020.
ENDORSEMENT
When I first met Aki and his family a few years ago, I was amazed. This is exactly the combination, I thought, that we need in the world and here in Europe: a young family from Asia, from my beloved Japan, with an excellent knowledge of English, and even with knowledge of German as a former student in Germany, including knowledge of the Western mentality - and above all: A clear conversion to Jesus Christ, and a life dedicated to the ministry of spreading the Gospel!
I wish them certainty in their guidance by God and God’s rich blessing for their Gospel witness. And I wish them not to forget the Japanese in Europe! In prayer we stand behind you.
Senior pastor Martin Meyer
Japanese Evangelical Church Switzerland
www.swissjeg.jimdo.com
I met Aki in 2005 during his YWAM Discipleship Training School in Lausanne Switzerland that I was speaking at. His passion, zeal and love for Jesus was so evident from the first time I talked with and prayed for him.
He and family are such a blessing to many. I am humbled and blessed to know him and his family, and I believe they will do greater things for the Kingdom of God as they serve the Lord and people.
I highly recommend them to any church/ministry as they have amazing hearts to serve God and people well with love and integrity.
David Gava
Speaker of YWAM
www.ywamlausanne.com
Founder of Kerusso Ministries
www.kerussoministries.com
I am the pastor of the church that Akihiro & Sachie Yabe (Aki & Sachi) belong to. I’ve known them since before they were married, and seen them continue to faithfully serve God and people. Regardless of nationality and language, they get along well with men and women of all ages. To a large extent their communication ability and personalities will be beneficial in their service.
Jesus’ commandment, to “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation” is for all Christians. I believe that supporting His workers is also a form of obeying the commandment.
It would be grateful for your prayers and financial support for the work of the Yabe family, to bring the Good News of the Lord Jesus Christ to people of the world.
Pastor Hiroyuki Anjiki
Japan Evangelical Church of Christ (JECC) Minemachi Christ Church
www.mccjapan.jp/english
CONNECT
The Y&Y Ministry is a group established to support the Yabe family to do mission work and bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world together with everyone involved. By participating in the mission work together, everyone will experience God's grace and blessings even more, as well as share it with each other. Supporters are gathered from the sending church, Minemachi Christ Church, other Japanese churches, and from overseas. The aim is not only to support the Yabe family to do mission work, but that everyone involved would also have a sense of calling and participate in mission work, as if all were placed on the missionary field.
For more details please contact us.
You & Yabe Family Ministry (a.k.a Y&Y Ministry)
Head: Yuji Sato Established: In 2016
Office address: 1-16-8 Mine, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, 321-0942 Japan (In Minemachi Christ Church)
Telephone number: 0081-28-636-8663 (Minemachi Christ Church)
SUPPORT
The Y&Y (You & Yabe Family) Ministry exists to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ and reveal God’s glory. Please join us and use your gifts and talents for the Lord and people.
1. Support by prayer
In mission work, humble prayers before the Lord are essential. Please pray for the salvation of lost souls on the field, for the Yabe family, and for the Y&Y Ministry support group.
2. Support by service
We would appreciate people who can help us with practical tasks, such as creating/translating newsletters, sending prayer requests by e-mail, updating the Y&Y Ministry Facebook page, etc.
3. Support by donation
In order to do mission work on the field, continuous financial support is indispensable. We would appreciate any amount of financial support, especially regular donations. Your donations will be used with the utmost care.
How to donate:
① Credit Card
Click “Donate” below and pay by credit card through the OM website. In the “Select Designation” field, please indicate “Yabe, Akihiro & Sachie”.
② Bank Transfer
Sparkasse in Austria
Name: Akihiro Yabe Sachie Yabe
IBAN: AT86 2032 6000 0121 8189
BIC: SPNKAT21XXX