Category: Event Info

2023-12-01 Event Info, JCFN Info

Event Info Useful for Returnees December, 2023

Event Info Useful for Returnees

December, 2023

◎ANRK Women’s Small Group (Japan. online)
Basically 2nd & 4th Thursdays 20:30〜22:00 (Zoom)
About 3-6 people gather each time and encourage each other through updates, Bible study (M28), and prayer. If you are interested, please contact us!
If you are interested in joining, please contact JCFN Japan Office: nihon@jcfn.org

◎WINGS Youth Ministry (CA, USA)
We have three gatherings! (All bilingual! Hours are California time.)
◯Weekly online devotions every Monday at 8 pm. (Japan: Tuesdays at noon)
◯Weekly online bible study every Friday at 5:00 p.m. (Japan: Saturday at 9:00 a.m.)
◯Monthly in-person WINGS event: December 2th Christmas event in CA. Contact goyouthla@gmail.com for the details:
It’s all bilingual youth ministry! Middle and high school students, come on out!
https://www.instagram.com/goyouthwings/

◎APU Friday (North America, CA)
Every Friday at 7 pm, At Azusa Pacific University. (December: 1st, 8th)
https://www.facebook.com/fridaynight.apu
Games, dinner, warmful praise and sharing time. Those who are not Christians are welcomed. Come and join us!

◎JCFN Japan Online Prayer Meeting V.OCHAHOP〜 (Japan, online)
Time: Saturday, December 9th 10:00〜11:00
Time for praying for EC
Facebook Event page
Zoom link

◎Re-Conn: Returnee Cefe (Japan, Tokyo)
Time: Saturday, December 9th 14:00〜17:00
Location: Double O Cross Church (OO＋) Kichijoji G Bldg B1 (東京都武蔵野市吉祥寺東町1-6-27)
https://www.re-conn.jp/
More events such as Christmas party and Bible study are organized by Re-Conn. Please check the website for the details.

◎Inspa prayer meeting (Japan, online)
Sunday, December 10th, 20:00~20:30 (30 minutes only) (every 2nd Sunday evening for August)
At Zoom (Meeting ID: 979 2868 4925　Passcode: 144507)
＊Let’s remember and pray together about the returnee ministry, INSPA, and returnees in the Tokai area.
＊The prayer meeting is open to those who have participated in INSPA before, or are from or reside in the Tokai area.
facebook group link
Instagram link
Contact: facebook or inspire-union@hotmail.co.jp.

◎JxJ (North America, Seattle, WA)
Saturday, December 16th, 4:30〜8:00pm
Location: at ISI House in Seattle (5207 16th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105)
Instagram
jjseattle210@gmail.com

◎Chugoku Kyushu group prayer meeting (Japan. online)
Saturday, December 23rd 19:00〜20:30
Sharing the blessings on the year 2023.
Contact: JCFN Japan Office: nihon@jcfn.org

◎Equipper Conference 23 (North America)
Time: December 27th- January 1st
Registration has been already closed. But Plenary Sessions are planned to be broadcasted on Youtube. Please note that broadcasting may not be available due to internet connection.
YouTube

2023-11-01 Event Info, JCFN Info

Event Info Useful for Returnees November, 2023

Event Info Useful for Returnees

November, 2023

◎ANRK Women’s Small Group (Japan. online)
Basically 2nd & 4th Thursdays 20:30〜22:00 (Zoom)
About 3-6 people gather each time and encourage each other through updates, Bible study (M28), and prayer. If you are interested, please contact us!
If you are interested in joining, please contact JCFN Japan Office: nihon@jcfn.org

◎WINGS Youth Ministry (CA, USA)
We have three gatherings! (All bilingual! Hours are California time.)
◯Weekly online devotions every Monday at 8 pm. (Japan: Tuesdays at noon)
◯Weekly online bible study every Friday at 5:00 p.m. (Japan: Saturday at 9:00 a.m.)
◯Monthly in-person WINGS event: November 4th at 5 pm at Rise OC Church in CA. Contact goyouthla@gmail.com for the details:
It’s all bilingual youth ministry! Middle and high school students, come on out!
https://www.instagram.com/goyouthwings/

◎APU Friday (North America, CA)
Every Friday at 7 pm, At Azusa Pacific University. (November: 3rd, 17th)
https://www.facebook.com/fridaynight.apu
Games, dinner, warmful praise and sharing time. Those who are not Christians are welcomed. Come and join us!

◎Picnic in Yokohama (Japan, Kanagawa)
Date: Saturday, November 3rd (Cancelled if case of rain)
Time: 12:00-15:00
Location: Yamashita Park (12:00 at Motomachi, Chukagai 1st exit)
Target: Returnee Christians, returnees who are interested in gospel
Things to bring: lunch, picnic sheet
Activities: Praise, games, fellowship, and sharing
It will be gathering for returnees in Kanagawa. Currently there is no returnee fellowship in Kanagawa. Hoping that it will become the opportunity to start Kanagawa gathering.
Contact: JCFN staff Shiori Kisangala at skisangala@jcfn.org
Registration form

◎GiFT〜Growing in Fellowship Tokyo “Let’s Go Mt. Takao” (Japan, Tokyo)
Time: Saturday, November 4th 13:00〜17:00 (Montain), 17:00〜 (Dinner)
Instagram
Facebook Event Page
Registration Form

◎JCFN Re-entry Celebration Gathering (Japan, online)
Time: Saturday, November 11th 9:30〜11:30
November is the month to celebrate the re-entry to Japan, so we will have an online gathering. The program is as follows
Praise, testimonies (by several returnees), small group (prayer & sharing)
Zoom
Facebook Event Page

◎ERF (European Returnees’ Fellowship) One day Bible Word Tea Time (Japan, Tokyo)
Time: Saturday, November 11th 13:30〜16:30
Location: Tokyo Free Methodist Koganei Church
Sharing of God’s word, testimonies, and tea time
Gathering for returnees from Europe
Facebook Event Page
Registration Form

◎Double O Cross Church: Fall Event for Returnees (Japan, Tokyo)
Time: Saturday, November 11th 14:00〜17:00
Location: Double O Cross Church (OO＋) Kichijoji G Bldg B1 (東京都武蔵野市吉祥寺東町1-6-27)
Contact: lizjeggo@gmail.com
Games, coffee time with cookies, sharing and discussion time.
Free admission and donation for coffee

◎Chugoku Kyushu group prayer meeting (Japan. online)
Saturday, November 11th 19:00〜20:30
Worship, Inductive Bible Study, and Prayer time
Contact: JCFN Japan Office: nihon@jcfn.org

◎Inspa prayer meeting (Japan, online)
Sunday, November 12th, 20:00~20:30 (30 minutes only) (every 2nd Sunday evening for August)
At Zoom (Meeting ID: 979 2868 4925　Passcode: 144507)
＊Let’s remember and pray together about the returnee ministry, INSPA, and returnees in the Tokai area.
＊The prayer meeting is open to those who have participated in INSPA before, or are from or reside in the Tokai area.
facebook group link
Instagram link
Contact: facebook or inspire-union@hotmail.co.jp.

◎JxJ (North America, Seattle, WA)
Saturday, November 18th, 4:30〜8:00pm
Location: at ISI House in Seattle (5207 16th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105)
Facebook
jjseattle210@gmail.com

◎WINGS Youth Ministry Autumn Special Event: Bible Camp (North America, CA)
Date: November 21st (Tuesday) ~ 22nd (Wednesday)
Location: Rise OC Church (Orange County, CA)
For this month, we will have Bible Camp in addition to 3 regular events.
https://www.instagram.com/goyouthwings/
Contact: goyouthla@gmail.com

◎Tokyo Life Church Connect Group (Tokyo, Japan)
Date: Saturday, November 25th , Every 4th Sunday
Location: Whistle Cafe in Nishi Waseda
Roberta Peabody (Leader): rpeabody@teamjapan.org
Homepage Link
We value the time to freely discuss what we experienced abroad and how we feel after coming back to Japan.
If you want to continue practicing your English or want to talk about your experiences abroad, please join us.

2023-10-10 Event Info

Looking Forward to Seeing You All at EC!

This year, from December 27th to January 1st, 2024, EC will be held!

The theme is “TAKUMI – Made for His Purpose.”

By the way, have you ever heard the word “TAKUMI” before? It’s not a word we hear often in our daily lives, especially among young people.

Generally, “TAKUMI” is like a title that represents the ultimate artist/craftmen. These craftsmen are called such because they embed in their work a perfect and highly unique idea regarding the design, purpose, and how the creation should be used, an idea that only they truly understand.

Our Creator is the ultimate and one-of-a-kind TAKUMI. We are filled with God’s design, purpose, and ideas.

In our daily lives, we are surrounded by the expectations of others. For some, this may result in daily pressure. Whether you’re a student or a working adult, you may find yourself trying to be a certain way and thinking, “I must be like this,” or “This is how I want to be perceived.” You probably have a sense of how others see you and what kind of self you’re trying to present. Of course, there are times when it’s important to adjust and uplift yourself for the sake of others. But what is the real “you”?

If you’ve noticed that you’re acting a certain way, you might find yourself exhausted at some point. This is because the most vibrant and lively version of yourself is different from your original design. It may sound like a strange comparison, but a washing machine is not the same as a smartphone (I know, right?). A washing machine lacks smartphone-like features, but it can do things that a smartphone can’t (obviously!). This is because it was created with a clear purpose as a washing machine. What kind of design has TAKUMI (God) put into us for our benefit? While we focus on our true purpose in life, we should also look more closely at the TAKUMI, God, who created us with a definite purpose!

Immediately after the last EC concluded, preparations for EC23 began. The organizing committee is eagerly awaiting your participation!

Daisuke Tsuchida, Director of EC23

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Registration LINK is here.

Additional Information:

This year, there is a limited capacity, and we are already 70% full. Please register early! A portion of the participation fee will be supported by scholarships. If you require a scholarship, please apply for it when registering. The early bird registration deadline is November 4th. Registration will close once we reach capacity, but the final registration date is December 9th.

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