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

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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

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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

Art Club

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One project Megan took on was trying to launch an art event. We had an extra week in July since English classes finished early and she was able to host two sessions. It was a sweet time for her to … Continued

Presbytery Pulpit Exchange

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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

CCSI Musical

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Cathalain ventured up to Chiba to witness CCSI’s production of the “Sound of Music.” It was spectacular and for being such a small mission school all of the roles were perfectly casted. The teachers and students did a wonderful job. … Continued

JPM – HQ Tours Nagoya

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For two days the Japanese staff from Japan Presbyterian Mission (JPM), our Japan religious corporation, came down to Nagoya from Chiba (headquarters) to tour the five different MTW teams and hear about the current ministries in the Nagoya area. Since … Continued