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Hakuba Praise Contest Okinawa Preliminary Election was held from 8 o’clock at night on March 20 at Toyomishiro Central Hall. A fierce battle was fought among the remaining twelve teams. Bless took the first place; Spring of Life took the second place; and Cross Road took the third place. These three teams will go to Hakuba Praise Contest. VOICE took the fourth place.
On March 16 and 17, a praise band in Hyogo Philadelphia Church held a Gospel concert in a Day Service Facility and a Facility for the handicapped. In the day service, some people were shedding tears as they listened. The new manager in charge immediately asked us to come next time. In the facility for the handicapped, the staff were surprised to see the signs of emotion and behavior of the facility users. Both of the concerts were blessed by God.
March 14 to 19, Voti a Orphan in Cambodia was chosen from his school to participate in the Boys Brigade. He came back from Singapore safely. He almost caught a cold, but he recovered quickly, His body was healed and protected by the Lord. He spoke a lot of English which he loves and it was very good chance for him to practice what he has learned. It was a good exercise for him. He also went sightseeing. He had a fun time and he had many good experiences. We thank you for your intercessory prayers.
A study committee for establishment of Child Nursing Institution in Japan will be held in Okinawa. We will upload details to our blog. Please check with us for more details.
http://astone-blog.jp/orphanage/
The Working People’s event was held. The theme of this event was “Let’s have Tortillas!”. Approximately 16 people gathered for this event. A person who joined for the first time said “I want to join again”. We had very blessed time.
On March 18, Kochi Gospel Club held a charity live about “The Cornerstone Orphanage” at Chuo Park where is located in the center of Kochi city. While we sang some songs from “Yasuraginouta (Peaceful Song)”, we spoke about “The Cornerstone Orphanage”, displayed some photographs of the orphanage and put their newsletters in front of us.
Some came near to us and listened to our songs, and others interested us. Some of them listened to our performances while they sat on the stone in the garden or on the chars at an arbor in the park. One person who took exercise listened to the music until the end of the live and said, “What kind of songs? They’re really together. It sounds steady.” The live was blessed.
On March 20, monthly “Yasuraginouta Concert” was held at Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Park with the gospel groups as Gospel Seed, Come&Worship, Tree of Life. More people than ever were gathered
in front of the stage and listening to their performances, and gave their worm big hands for each songs.
One father whose son belongs a musical agency asked Come&Warship to accept his son as a member of the group. Many people including some tourist from Holland came and spoke to them. A lady who was moved by the last stage came to say “The words of the sing really touched my hart”, and gave ten thousand yen as a donation.
We’ve uploaded the video of preliminary round of National Youth Gospel Group Contest to be held at Tokyo Antioch Church. You can enjoy watching an uncut video. Please have a look.
http://tokyo.antioch.jp/internet-tv/120318-young.html
Weekly Gospel: “The Lord is My Helper ” has been uploaded. The lyrics come from “Yasuraginouta 11 No. 62” Artist : L’abeille. Please watch it and enjoy.
http://tokyo.antioch.jp/movie/201203-gospel12/index.html
On March 18, Sunday in the afternoon, a gospel group La Spouza gave opporunity to sing in a worship service at a chapel of Ochanomizu Christian Center on the 4F. They shared a testimony and worshiped the Lord with 5 songs from “Yasuragi songs “. There was a couple of a professor of Daejeon University from Korea. They teach about the service. We give thanks to the Lord who blessed us through the worship.
On Sunday, “Kokoro Gospel” (Heart Gospel) flyers were distributed. “Kokoro Gospel” will be held at The Koenji on Saturday, 7 April. It was drizzling, but we were protected and many people received flyers, and listened to our Gospel. Children and people from the church helped us distributing flyers. We give thanks to the Lord.
TLCCC God’s Pillar of Sanctuary Saga church knew event information from Saga city and participated in a event held on Tuesday, 13 March. The event was to PR groups registered in Saga community activity group guide book to the one in charge of administration and enterprise. TLCCC God’s Pillar of Sanctuary Saga church used to register its name since Saga community activity group guide book has been published.
On the 2nd stage of the event, we distributed newsletter from the Cornerstone Orphanage and talked about establishment of Japanese orphanage at PR time for 3 minutes. On a day before the event, we gave PR DVD of “the Cornerstone Orphanage”. They called us and said that they saw it. We will expect the development of this matter from the Lord.
“Thanks and Praise and Revival Camp” Countdown blog is uploaded. We will update it always. Please have a look.
http://astone-blog.jp/glory/
On Saturday, 17 March, night time, Splendor participated in live concert of “Osaka North Yard Art Festa”. This oppotunity was opened by introduction of a person who saw Splendor’s concert at Youth Hostel. There was various show, including tribal culture dances. We worried whether Splendor’s healthy image was accepted by ‘underground’ image of this show. However when praise had started, the Lord’s presence had been released and the audiences listened attentively. At the last song, “God is Love”, most of people made letter ‘L’ by their hands. The Lord’s love is poured at any places. Praise the Lord!
A mission team will be sent to Brazil from Mon. 21 through Sat. 26, May. The ticket’s price per person as of today is 223,640 yen. However, the price might change. Entry into Brazil requires a visa. If you have any questions, please contact the South America Department of Mission.
wfsm_southa@msn.com
The results of preliminary round of Youth Praise Contest to be held at Tokyo Antioch Church was as follows.
Elementary Students and under category
1st place “Grace of Jesus”
2nd place “Oh Happy Day”
3rd place “Hallelujah”
Young category
1st place “Band for joy”
2nd place “Israel”
3rd place “ChaChaRi”
4th place “Grow up”
4th place “Eshkol”
