Mission Organization Update
Through this long process, we have sensed God leading us to transition from Mission to the World (MTW) to the Japanese Evangelical Missionary Society (JEMS).
Welcome Sunday
On November 9, we will host a Welcome Sunday! The idea came from combining two suggestions—our intern’s idea to have a brunch before church one Sunday, and a church member’s desire to hold a special service introducing our church and worship to people who have never attended before.
The End of an Era
CPI is an organization that has put on various trainings and conferences about Church Planting in Japan. The main conference, currently know as Renown, has been the highlight every two years for our children. They love going to the children’s … Continued
Returnees Gathering
In July, a Japanese returnee group used our church space for a gathering. We’re thankful to partner with ministries like this and pray our church can continue the work that churches in America have begun among those who lived and … Continued
NCC Missionaries
We finally took a picture before M left of the missionaries at NCC!
Goodbye for Now
In July, we said goodbye to our 11-month intern, Megan. We are so thankful for her servant’s heart and the many ways she contributed to our church during her time here. We’re thrilled that she plans to return to Nagoya … Continued
New Teen Group
Pray for a woman to lead/facilitate this this new teen group!
Presbytery Pulpit Exchange
On May 25 all of the Pastor’s in our Presbytery participated in a pulpit exchange. Michael preached at Yokkaichi, the largest church in our denomination in our neighboring prefecture. Pastor Kato, from Ishikawa-Ken, where the earthquake last year in January … Continued