MTW Missionaries in Nagoya, Japan
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.
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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