John, a missionary from the UK, goes to the gym in Japan to stay fit. But it's also given him natural opportunities to meet other guys and then later talk over meals about life.
Ruth Mae has different hobbies for different needs. Sometimes she needs to chill-out on her own, other times God uses her hobbies to reach out to others.
This missionary makes the most of the snowy winter on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido. He makes snow sculptures at his house and it helps him connect with his community.