JEMS Missionaries in Nagoya, Japan
This Sunday and Monday many gathered in our Presbytery for a time of worship and retreat. The speaker was a seminary professor and although his lectures were challenging many members were grateful to have attended. T and I went with … Continued
Today after our English classes there was a “Chapel Concert.” The singer/songwriter is from Tohoku, the region of the March 11, 2011 Earthquake/Tsunami/Nuclear Disaster occurred. Although she lives in Tokyo and did as well when the disaster hit it was … Continued
A group from Tokyo Christian University came down to our church this week to rehearse and perform three puppet shows. Every day the group of college students would have a devotion with our pastor, practice all day, and then gather … Continued
Every summer our Kid’s Sunday School Class hosts an Annual Summer Festival. Summer Festivals are VERY popular in Japan. This year the church planned for 60 and over 70 kids came. This wasn’t including parents/guardians! It was a great event … Continued
To end the summer semester there was a Gospel Choir Concert today. Many members came to church, stayed after for fellowship and then participated in the concert. We are so grateful for the Wilson’s and the way they minister to … Continued
We ate, we played game, and we busted a piñata. What a great time and great way to end the semester!
It is summer and it is HOT! Today we held our Annual Pool Fun at Kid’s Club. It was neat because the older kids were also able to come since they are already out on vacation. Everyone, well except a … Continued
This week we have our yearly English BBQ. All the English students and their families will gather for American hot dogs, hamburgers, and BBQ food, games and a piñata. This year we decided to make on. Everyone in the family … Continued
Today four local churches in our denomination gathered for a bowling tournament. It was the first time for T to bowl and boy was it a blast. Watching him was definitely the best part of the day…for everyone. It was … Continued
So grateful to have my mother in law helping to teach cooking class. (Can you spot her?) Fish Tacos made San Diego style. Mmmm!!!