JEMS Missionaries in Nagoya, Japan
We have kicked off the second quarter of our English Outreach program! This quarter, we added three new preschool-aged students, bringing us to about 35 children across five different classes. We currently have an intern serving as our native English … Continued
This past week, the Shiga Session and their wives invited Cathalain and me to lunch before our departure for America. Although one elder was unable to attend, it was a sweet time of fellowship as we reflected on the past … Continued
This is a recent picture after Sunday worship. One of the seminary students attending our church is going to intern at a church in Tokyo for two months during the summer. We heard an updated and prayed for her. Please … Continued
Ms. J has been attending our church for the past few years. Last year, she held an embroidery workshop and exhibited her beautiful work. This June, she asked if she could host another embroidery exhibition at the church, and we … Continued
Recently some women gathered for dinner at a Thai restaurant. One of the woman is a seeker and it was encouraging to see an older Christian woman praying for her after the dinner. We continue to pray for these powerful … Continued
We are so thankful for the Easter outreach. Over sixty children participated. Many were from either our English program or children at the park. These events are so great at connecting us to our community and more and more are … Continued
For the first time in our church’s history, it didn’t rain during our cherry blossom viewing party. After worship, a group went to the park to enjoy the flowers. They were beautifully lit at night, and the fellowship was wonderful.
Presbytery meetings are often not viewed as fun, but these are important and necessary for the growth and health of the denomination. This past time we had two men pass their exams and move onto the next level for ordination. … Continued
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).
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.