Mission Organization Update
Through this long process, we have sensed God leading us to transition from Mission to the World (MTW) to the Japanese Evangelical Missionary Society (JEMS).
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
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
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
NCC Missionaries
We finally took a picture before M left of the missionaries at NCC!
Goodbye for Now
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
Flower Arranging Women’s Event
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
Baptism Celebrations
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
Easter Music Festival
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
Korean Cooking Class
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!