Styles' Bible Clubs

There were other missionaries on Okinawa when I was in 2nd grade. I remember the Style family, with Far Eastern Broadcasting Company. They had children's Bible Clubs at their home, and candy was given out to kids who came. Adults jokingly said clubbers didn't come to hear the Word as much as to get candy. But whatever means were used, I'm just glad I went to that club. I remember enjoying the Christian radio children's stories then.

One week's emphasis was on the armor of God. I don't know what the story was, but I do know after Bible Club I stayed behind to pray with several other children; I didn't want to "just be a Christian", but be a "strong soldier who would live to please God". People can talk about "primary pleasers"' actions/decisions not being very reliable because much of the time, they're just trying to make the teacher happy. But I also believe in the ability of the Holy Spirit to work in childrens' hearts. That afternoon's decision, for me, was real, and in adults' words, I think you'd say it was a prayer of dedication.