We have received a message from Susan, CEO of Immanuel Tours and daughter of Philip.
After informing her that this year’s Israel team had been canceled, she asked us to share the following message:
“Please give my warmest regards to Pastor Paul Akimoto and everyone.
We are truly disappointed that we will not have the opportunity to see you in Israel this year.
We sincerely hope and pray that a new visit date will be arranged soon, and that we will receive your message with the new schedule as soon as possible.”
Susan also shared that Philip, who celebrated his 95th birthday on June 26, has shown some improvement while continuing to recover at home.
Please continue to pray for Philip’s complete recovery.
(Photo: Philip praying during a live broadcast from Israel for the “Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem” gathering on October 4, 2020.)
On Saturday, July 11, at 6:30 PM, the Cornerstone Orphanage Cambodia Report Meeting will be held at Tokyo Antioch Church.
This special event will feature Associate Pastor Ruth Maeda, who will be visiting Japan from Cambodia. She will share updates on the ministry in Cambodia and the ongoing work of the Cornerstone Orphanage.
The program will also include reports from Zambia and the Philippines, as well as a special Gospel Moment featuring gospel singers Ayu and Lumiere.
The program will also include reports from Zambia and the Philippines, as well as a special Gospel Moment featuring gospel singers Ayu and Lumiere.
The Tokyo Charismatic Conference will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Momoyama, located on the B1 level of the Hyatt Regency Tokyo.
The First Session will begin at 6:00 PM with a Gospel Live program broadcast on GLTV Plus.
The Second Session will be held from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM and will include worship, a seminar, and a message. The speakers will include Paul Akimoto and other guest ministers.
In addition to attending in person, participants may also join via the online livestream. Everyone is welcome to attend. A freewill offering will be received, and sign language interpretation will be provided during the conference.
Venue: Lifelong Learning Center “Heartful Square G” (1-10-23 Hashimoto-cho, Gifu City / Immediately east of JR Gifu Station)
Speakers: Pastor Paul Akimoto (TLEA Tokyo Antioch Church), Pastor John Akimoto (TLEA Tokyo Antioch Church), Pastor Phoebe Ota (TLEA Yokkaichi Zion Church)
The Twenty-Six Martyrs of Japan Film Project has officially begun.
As part of this project, we are inviting submissions of animated films based on the theme of the Twenty-Six Martyrs of Japan.
The competition includes the following two categories:
Feature Film Category: 90–120 minutes Short Film Category: 10–30 minutes
Submission Deadline: March 2027
Please note that the submission process and destination for entries are currently being finalized. Further details will be announced as soon as they are available.
We look forward to receiving your creative and inspiring submissions.
Speakers: Pastor Paul Akimoto (Pastor of Tokyo Antioch Church), Pastor John Akimoto (Pastor of Tokyo Antioch Church), Pastor Fibe Ota (Pastor of Yokkaichi Zion Church)
The performance order for HAKUBA WORLD GOSPEL FESTIVAL 2026 has been finalized.
Restoration Project
harvest
Kobe Sanbitai
Message
Noah
Pure Water
NIJI
GIVE
La Sposa
Plaisir
Beracha
Signs and Wonders
Immanuel
PEACE
Wakana
JOY
ISRAEL
Marvellous Light
Jerusalem
Crossroad
Come & Worship
Lumiere
Splendor
True Vine
Gospel Seed
Ayu
Spring of Life
As one team withdrew from the competition, Restoration Project, which had been the first alternate in the additional qualification round, has been added to the lineup.
The performance order was determined by dividing the participating groups according to their previous achievements and then drawing lots within each group.
The final two performances were scheduled at the end to accommodate preparations for the orchestra and choir. Therefore, a 10-minute intermission will be held after Performance No. 25 before the final two groups take the stage.
Regarding the flooding situation affecting our Taiwanese sister, thanks to your prayers and the help of her brothers and sisters, she has almost fully recovered from the damage.
