Wake Up and Believe - Junko Monica Preston

Summary:

The New Face of Christ, our Living Lord.

This is the inspiring and unique story of one simple Christian, caught up unaware in a prophetic calling, who became the first Japanese woman priested in the Anglican Church.

At the age of 27 Junko forfeited her country - birthright, citizenship, family, and above all her mother tongue Japanese - in order to marry an Englishman chosen by God. This new life turned out to be one of great blessings, surrounded by many people of faith and trust.

She tells how Christ drew her slowly to become a disciple and spiritual eyewitness in today's world, as she came to realise the presence of the code of the Covenant between humanity and God. This mystery may ignite for the reader a lifetime of curiosity, wonder and love of God in their lives.

What They're Saying:

"[This book] truly is 'a treasure hidden deep in the Kingdom of God'... a true testimony of an obedient child of God and wahine toa of our church."
- The Right Reverend Dr Eleanor Sanderson (Assistant Bishop of Wellington)

"Rev Junko Monica Preston has crossed many cultures, had adventures, romance, and still follows her Saviour. Her story warms the heart, and helps us to reflect on what is the true core of the Gospel, and that Gem goes with us wherever we go, whomever we serve."
- The Very Reverend David Rowe (Dean of Wellington Cathedral of St Paul)

Printed book: NZ$29.95

ISBN: 9780473624446 (Softcover)

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