Presbytery
It was my turn to preach at the March Presbytery. I am becoming more and more involved in the Presbytery. I sit on the Mie Church Planting Committee and starting in April will be going to Mie twice a month … Continued
The First Christmas
This year Cathalain was approached by a contact in our community to see if our church would like to participate in a Christmas Tree Contest for our Ward. It was taking place at the local Aeon Mall, which is a … Continued
Christmas Music Fest
This year the women’s ministry decided to sponsor a Christmas Music Festival. One of the young women had wanted to invite friends to come, but unfortunately when she did they were already booked. Cathalain offered to reach out to the … Continued
Church Cleaning Day
Today was church cleaning and Christmas decorating day!
Noto Peninsula Church Relief Trip
Over the past few days our church had the opportunity to help with relief work for those affected by the big earthquake last New Year’s Day. It was good opportunity for our church to do mercy ministry and build stronger … Continued
General Assembly
Every year around the American Thanksgiving Day our denomination gathers for its yearly general assembly. Although sometimes considered boring and laborious these meetings are vital to the health and growth of our denomination. This is the first time in four … Continued
Renown Conference (formerly CPI)
It is hard to describe how encouraging it is to gather with others seeking to proclaim Christ in Japan. These past two days we have worshipped, sat under the wonderful and rich teaching of Dane Ortlund, fellowshipped, networked and were … Continued
50 Anniversary of Chubu Presbytery
A picture from the gathering celebrating the 50th Anniversary of our Presbytery. One of our girls was struck thinking this represents three different prefectures or “states” of churches in our denomination and these 15 churches and church plants are about … Continued
Parakaleo Japan Retreat
Cathalain had the opportunity to help the director of Parakaleo Japan in partnership with CTCJ Intensive in facilitating a retreat for nine pastor’s wives from throughout Japan. It was quite a bit of preparation for Cathalain and, although she commented on how far she still … Continued
City to City Intensive
Please pray for the City to City Intensive taking place over the next two weeks. During the second week Cathalain will be supporting the Director of Parakaleo Japan in putting on a four day retreat for Pastor’s wives. There are … Continued