[Call for Entries] Hakuba Christian Film Festival (HCFF) Announcement

This year once again, the Hakuba Christian Film Festival (HCFF) will be held at the Hakuba Synergoi Camp.

We warmly invite many of you to submit your film entries again this year.

Please note that the entry form will be made available on the official Hakuba Synergoi Camp website.

■ Important Rules for Entry

    • Film production must be carried out by each church as a unit.
    • Requesting help from other churches is not permitted. Please be sure to observe this rule.
    • This applies to all stages of production, including planning, filming, and editing.

HCFF Schedule (2026)

    • Submission Deadline: February 1, 2026 (Sunday)
    • Nomination Screening Period: February 2 (Monday) – February 14 (Saturday), 2026
    • Nominee Announcement: February 15, 2026 (Sunday)
    • Final Judging: February 16 (Monday) – February 23 (Monday), 2026
    • Festival Preparation Period: February 24 (Tuesday) – March 10 (Tuesday), 2026
    • Film Festival Day: March 11, 2026 (Wednesday)

We look forward to the works that will be born out of your prayers, creativity, and willingness to take on new challenges. We sincerely encourage you to participate and submit your films.

This year once again, the Hakuba Christian Film Festival (HCFF) will be held at the Hakuba Synergoi Camp.

We warmly invite many of you to submit your film entries again this year.

Please note that the entry form will be made available on the official Hakuba Synergoi Camp website.

■ Important Rules for Entry

    • Film production must be carried out by each church as a unit.
    • Requesting help from other churches is not permitted. Please be sure to observe this rule.
    • This applies to all stages of production, including planning, filming, and editing.

HCFF Schedule (2026)

    • Submission Deadline: February 1, 2026 (Sunday)
    • Nomination Screening Period: February 2 (Monday) – February 14 (Saturday), 2026
    • Nominee Announcement: February 15, 2026 (Sunday)
    • Final Judging: February 16 (Monday) – February 23 (Monday), 2026
    • Festival Preparation Period: February 24 (Tuesday) – March 10 (Tuesday), 2026
    • Film Festival Day: March 11, 2026 (Wednesday)

We look forward to the works that will be born out of your prayers, creativity, and willingness to take on new challenges. We sincerely encourage you to participate and submit your films.

Report on Donations Received for the Church Building Project

Thank You for Your Offerings Toward the Church Building Project

Thank you very much for your generous offerings toward the church building project.

We would like to report the current total amount of donations received.

As of December 29:
¥24,769,098

We sincerely thank you for your continued support.

With gratitude,
Church Accounting
Amagai

 

Regarding the 26 Martyrs of Japan Memorial Service and transfers from accounts other than Japan Post Bank

Praise the name of the Lord.

We sincerely appreciate your donation to the 26 Martyrs of Japan Memorial Assembly. We have received an inquiry about a bank account for transfers from banks other than Japan Post Bank.

We apologize for this. We forgot to include the bank account for transfers from other banks. The details are as follows. Thank you in advance.

Bank Name: 768
Bank ID: 768
Account Type: Regular Deposit
Account Number: 1477430
Account Name: 長崎殉教記念聖会(ナガサキジュンキョウキネンセイカイ) Nagasaki Martyrs Memorial Association

Yokosuka Church Praise Band Performed at “Yokosuka Countdown 2026”

Yokosuka Church’s praise band, Come & Worship, Sara Maeda with Family Band, and ISRAEL performed at the Yokosuka City-sponsored “Yokosuka Countdown 2026.”

More than 1,000 people gathered in front of the outdoor stage at Verny Park to listen to original J-gospel songs and gospel songs like “You Were Born to Be Loved.” During “God is Love ~Love is Everything,” many people formed L shapes with their fingers or light sticks, clapping and dancing along.

After the countdown, the entire cast performed “Happy New Year YOKOSUKA ~ God Bless Yokosuka,” written and composed by Pastor David Maeda, during the New Year’s concert. The crowd celebrated the New Year in Yokosuka with great excitement.

You can watch the video for “Happy New Year YOKOSUKA ~ God Bless Yokosuka” below.

https://youtu.be/cEPyXrx_MlQ?si=SRc_WxE61HwxOz76

Presence performed a concert at a day service center

On Tuesday, December 30th, the congregational praise team, PRESENCE, from Tokyo Antioch Church, performed a concert at a day service center in Higashikurume City.

This was their first visit to the facility, but the staff had been following them on Instagram and were very excited. The pastor was also present at the facility, and he offered a prayer at the beginning. Along with PRESENCE, Mint, JOY, Yuuki Hoshina, Immanuel, and Gifts sang.

The pastor was in tears as they listened, and even between songs, they exclaimed, “Amazing!” and “They’re so good!” Everyone was delighted, and the staff members responded with various comments, such as, “It was so wonderful, I got goosebumps!” “I want them to come to my church!” and “Please come again!” Glory to the Lord! You can watch the concert here.

https://www.youtube.com/live/hQcCBbPzvIc?si=wpnd39Prelu2Pt0s https://www.instagram.com/reel/DS4JIy-Eni6/?igsh=MXU1ODV5cGJvejh1OQ==