Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.Psalm 30:5–6 Subject: Sad news concerning the death of Yu Furukawa Dear beloved Samurai, We often do not understand why the Lord ordains such things as the untimely death of those dear to us. But we do know that the Lord answers our prayers more …
Happy New Year. As we begin 2025, it is a good chance to reflect on the past year. After a very difficult 2023, the last year (2024) has been a much more positive experience for our staff team. We have recently employed three new staff, one to oversee General Administration (Naomi Tamanuki), one to assist …
Read more “Greetings from Thierry Richards【2025 Winter News Letter】”
Sam Lee In a company where Diversity and Inclusion has been advancing quickly, there was a need to set up a Christian group, which with the Lord’s grace was achieved 18 months ago… My name is Sam Lee, a British-born Korean who came to faith at 18 years of age and who has been through many challenges of faith …
Natsumi Shoyama Tokyo Center Church, Tsukishima There are many struggles, both mental and physical, when living as a Christian in the workplace and in normal daily life. While working as a nurse, I had all kinds of conflicts with my co-workers, with patients, with doctors, and with the feelings and judgments that come up in each situation …
Read more “Introducing a Samurai intern【Autumn 2024 Newsletter】”
Taketo Kamiyama “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) On the 11th of August this year, I was baptized at Lake Nojiri in Nagano Prefecture. I have been around church for a long time and have heard the testimonies of many …
Takaaki Hirano Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever.Psalm 125:1 Spring in Japan is a time to rejoice in the full bloom of cherry blossoms. Those living in Japan go out to the parks, streets, and mountains, to see the pink cherry blossoms, the blue sky, and the …
Read more “Marunouchi Church Tokyo Sunday Service 【Summer 2024 Newsletter】”
Nozomu Yoshimi Deloitte is one of the four largest audit firms in the world. Globally, there is a Christian community called the Deloitte Christian Fellowship (DCF), which is led by members in the United States. In Japan, a lunchtime Bible study group was held by Deloitte workers until about five years ago. However, since the …
Read more “Blessings from the Deloitte Christian Fellowship 【Summer 2024 Newsletter】”
Makoto Kawaguchi Kamoi Bible Church, Yokohama Nice to meet you! My name is Makoto Kawaguchi. I am a Samurai Projects intern at Kamoi Bible Church in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. The reason why I joined Samurai Projects is because I came to understand clearly that “God loves Japan and has not abandoned it.” I have repented for not …
Read more “Introducing two of the five new Samurai 【Summer 2024 Newsletter】”
Takaaki Hirano It is a New Year, and after spending time in Luke and Isaiah over the Christmas period, MCT worship now continues in Genesis. We have seen the faith of Abraham and his wife Sarah as they trust the LORD. We continue to see how the LORD’s promises to this couple will be fulfilled. And we …
Read more “Marunouchi Church Tokyo Sunday Service【Spring 2024 Newsletter】”
Kurachi Takashi Praise be to the name of the LORD! I am Takashi Kurachi, one of the staff involved with MOGs. The 2023 financial year comes to an end this month, and as I look back on the year of Marunouchi Office Groups (MOGs), it feels like the first full year post the Coronavirus period. Since …
Read more “Report from Marunouchi Office Groups【Spring 2004 Newsletter】”