English Christmas Party
We had a Christmas event during each of our English classes this past week…
A First Sermon
This past week the seminarian attending our church preached for the first time at our church. He was diligent in his preparation, but you could tell he was nervous preaching in front of his seminary professors, our mother church pastor … Continued
Tis the Season
It never ceases to amaze me that I can be shopping and the store is playing Christmas hymns, but I can never find a nativity or any Christmas decorations that are Christian themed. #importingcultureyetmissingthereasonfortheseason#prayforthewonderfulopportunitytosharetheGospelthisChristmasSeason
Testifying to God’s Goodness
Throughout the past year we have had the elders and their wives share their testimonies at NCC. This has been such an encouragement to hear how God has called these various brothers and sisters in Christ and how he has … Continued
Carps and Fellowship
Today a few friends and I went to Gallery Nani for their workshop led by a local Pastor. The theme was “striving for what is ahead” from Philippians 3:12-14. We made carp and then wrote our dream/hope/goal for the future. … Continued
Prayer Walk
We always want to being praying. Praying individuals, as a church, in small groups, basically with whomever and whenever! This past week we broke into groups for a prayer walk. My group went southwest and prayed for everything ranging from … Continued
Cleaning Day
It was Fall/Winter Cleaning Day at the church. We are always thankful to the volunteers from Shiga and Nagoya Central Church members/vision team for helping. It will soon begin to look like Christmas!
Persecuted Church
Today and next Sunday (11/13) are International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Did you know, “One in seven Christians live in a place where they face a high level of persecution for their faith!”
Hiking with NCC
Today is a national holiday, “Culture Day,” in Japan. A group from our church went hiking in our neighboring state. Thankful for times of fellowship like this!