Partnering and the Arts
A fellow missionary oversees a gallery at the end of the train line near us. I went with a member of the church and an English’s student’s mom (not pictured) in November for an art workshop. In December we all went back…
Children’s Christmas Party
Today we held a Christmas Party for kids. We had many new families attend. We sang, played Nativity Bingo, decorated cookies and ornaments…
English Christmas Party
We had a Christmas event during each of our English classes this past week…
Testifying to God’s Goodness
Throughout the past year we have had the elders and their wives share their testimonies at NCC. This has been such an encouragement to hear how God has called these various brothers and sisters in Christ and how he has … Continued
Hiking with NCC
Today is a national holiday, “Culture Day,” in Japan. A group from our church went hiking in our neighboring state. Thankful for times of fellowship like this!
Translating
Today Cathalain translated for All Nation’s Fellowship, a bilingual church in downtown. Since so many folks are out of town this summer the Pastor asked if I could translate for him. Unfortunately, due to our church service I didn’t think … Continued
Christmas Vision Team Party
Thankful that the Lord has gathered a team to help us church plant. It was the first week during worship we returned to standing and reciting the Lord’s Prayer and Catechism together. It’s amazing how standing and participating together changes … Continued
Different Kinds of Colors…
This coming week the Ministry Center will be hosting the “Different Kinds of Colors, Different Kinds of People” exhibition. The featured artist is a fifth grade autistic girl whose family are members of our mother church. The family is Korean … Continued