The Taiwan team has safely arrived at Narita and returned home.
We sincerely thank everyone for your prayers.
Taiwan Team Returns Safely
Taiwan Team’s Visit to Miaoli County Government to Be Livestreamed (April 22, 2:30 PM JST)
On April 22, 2026, the Taiwan team’s visit to the Miaoli County Government will be livestreamed.
The broadcast is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM local time (2:30 PM Japan Standard Time).
The livestream will be available on the following channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@tleachannel
We warmly invite you to watch.
Kichijoji J.GOSPEL FES 2026 to Be Held (April 25 at Inokashira Park)
“Kichijoji J.GOSPEL FES 2026” will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the outdoor stage of Inokashira Park. The event will run from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with free admission.
More than 20 gospel groups are scheduled to perform, featuring original gospel music created in Japan.
A live broadcast will also be available on YouTube, allowing those who are unable to attend in person to watch online. https://www.youtube.com/@TheVisionGospel
Taiwan Team Gathering to Be Livestreamed (April 21, 10:50 AM JST)
On April 21, 2026, a gathering led by the Taiwan team will be livestreamed.
The event will take place from 9:50 AM to 10:30 AM local time (10:50 AM to 11:30 AM Japan Standard Time) at an activity center in Touwu City, where approximately 40 elderly participants will join in singing gospel songs.
The livestream will be available on the following channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@tleachannel
We warmly invite you to watch.
“Kokoro Gospel: NEW SEASON” to Be Held on May 1
“Kokoro Gospel: NEW SEASON” will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Nakano ZERO Small Hall. Doors will open at 6:30 PM, and the concert is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM.
Performers will include Ai, Lumiere, Spring of Life, TrueVine, Gospel Seed, Plaisir, and Noah, presenting a stage centered on gospel music sung in Japanese.
A paid online livestream of the concert is also planned. Details and viewing tickets are available at the following link:
The program will feature original songs along with a variety of gospel styles. Attendees are warmly invited to take part.
The prayer request for Taiwan Mission team was uploaded
The prayer request for Taiwan mission team will be sent from Monday, April 20 to Thursday, April 23 was uploaded.
Please pray for it.
Kichijoji J.GOSPEL FES 2026 will be held (April 25 at Inokashira Park)
On Saturday, April 25, 2026, “Kichijoji J.GOSPEL FES 2026” will take place at the outdoor stage of Inokashira Park. The event will run from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM and admission is free.
Focusing on original gospel music born in Japan, more than 20 gospel groups are scheduled to perform.
The event will also stream live on YouTube. Even if you cannot attend in person, you can watch it online: https://www.youtube.com/@
“KOKORO GOSPEL LOUNGE” Held on April 16
“KOKORO GOSPEL LOUNGE” was held on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
On the day of the event, Ayu, Lumiere, Spring of Life, TrueVine, Gospel Seed, Plaisir, and Noah performed, delivering gospel music across three stages.
Many returning guests attended, and some were moved to tears as they listened to the gospel music.
A Christian visitor from outside the prefecture expressed surprise that all the performing groups and staff belonged to the same church.
In addition, venue staff shared their impressions, saying, “We were all saying how it felt like our hearts were being cleansed.”
Several attendees also expressed a desire to participate in “Kokoro Gospel,” which will be held on May 1, making it a truly blessed concert.
Taiwan Team Invited by Prefectural Government
A team from Taiwan, scheduled to be sent out on April 20, has been invited by the local governor to visit the prefectural government office.
On the day of the visit, the governor is expected to personally welcome the team. They will receive an introduction to the region’s administration and culture, followed by a time of fellowship and exchange. In addition, there are plans for a discussion session, as well as moments of praise and prayer. The visit is expected to last approximately one hour.
Please keep this visit in your prayers, that it may be guided according to God’s will.
Taiwan Mission Team to Be Sent
A mission team to Taiwan will be sent from April 20 (Mon) to April 23 (Thu), or possibly until April 24 depending on ministry activities.
This will be a practical training mission team. Participants must currently be enrolled in the “Overseas Missions II” course at the seminary and have received approval from Pastor Akimoto.
Those who wish to participate are asked to contact the Asia Department by the end of today, April 12.
wfsm_asia@gmail.com