MTW Missionaries in Nagoya, Japan
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
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
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
On May 18, Japanese missionaries to Australia visited us to provide an update. The wife shared a powerful testimony about how God is working not only in Australia but also in their own hearts and lives. The couple has a … Continued
A friend who is a missionary and Pastor’s wife at a different church plant came and helped facilitate a women’s flower arranging event at NCC. It was a sweet time and everyone did a great job making their flower arrangements. … Continued
So many came for the baptisms and M’s Confession of Faith. (picture above) We are so thankful and grateful to the Christian Community in Nagoya. The Connect Youth Group also celebrated the girls and prayed for them along with presented … Continued
On April 12 the Women’s Ministry kicked off the Easter Season with a church wide Music Festival. It was a sweet time and we are thankful for the many non-Christians who attended and heard the message of Christ’s Resurrection. Pray … Continued
One of the graduates of Tobin’s Jr. High baseball team went to a high school that qualified for the summer Koshien tournament. The tournaments happen in the Spring and Summer and are super popular in Japan. Tobin’s club team (7-9th … Continued
The Women’s Ministry held a Korean Cooking class in March. The food was delicious and fellowship wonderful. Thankful for so many friends of church members to come!
Cathalain was one of three facilitators of a Parakaleo Retreat in early March. This ministry is a blessing to women throughout the country serving in missions and local churches. Usually the retreats are in Japanese, but this year the Director … Continued