[Saga Charismatic Meeting & Prophecy Seminar]
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
13:00–13:30 Prophecy Seminar
13:40–15:40 Charismatic Meeting
Venue: Saga City Cultural Exchange Plaza Exchange Center S-platz 3F Gallery (3-8-36 Hyogo Kita, Saga City)
Speakers: Pastor Paul Akimoto (TLEA Tokyo Antioch Church), Pastor Israel Kosuda Megumi (TLEA Crown of Life Fukuoka Church), Pastor John Akimoto (TLEA Tokyo Antioch Church)
Contact: 0952-25-1671 (South)
On Saturday, January 24, 2026, Praise Team JOY held its second solo concert at a special nursing home for the elderly in Kita Ward, Tokyo.
The concert featured a total of nine praise songs, including an encore. Adding to the joyful atmosphere were special handmade fans prepared with great care by the facility staff, bearing messages such as “God is Love” and “Gratitude.” As the colorful fans swayed to the rhythm of the music, the venue was filled with a deep sense of unity and joy.
During the concert, JOY shared a testimony based on Luke 12:6, reminding everyone that each and every person is deeply loved.
After the performance, a staff member commented warmly, “Everyone had really been looking forward to today. They are already saying they can’t wait for your visit next month. It’s only January, but we’d love to schedule a concert again at the end of this year!”
We are truly grateful for this wonderful encounter and the opportunity to offer praise that God has prepared. Cherishing each visit, we hope to return again, carrying God’s joy, hope, and love.
A video of the concert has been uploaded to YouTube and can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/xtu2pDvwRjw?si=X2XQ_9t68M5iA-Ot
Advance Registration Required for Bus Service
(Tokyo Antioch Church Departure and Arrival)
Advance registration is required for those who wish to use the bus service departing from and returning to Tokyo Antioch Church.
Please visit the Hakuba Synergoi Camp website and tap “Application”, then complete your registration through the form titled
“Tokyo Antioch Church Bus – Seat Reservation Application.”
Please note that a Hakuba Synergoi Camp Application Receipt Number is required to register for the bus. Be sure to first complete your registration for the Hakuba Camp. Afterward, check the automatic confirmation email and confirm your Application Receipt Number before applying for the bus.
Before submitting your bus application, please carefully read the information below to avoid any mistakes.
Outbound:
March 10 (Tuesday)
Meet at 7:30 a.m. / Departure at 8:00 a.m. (tentative)
Return:
March 12 (Friday)
Departure after the camp program concludes
Please pay close attention to on-site announcements regarding the departure time.
If 49 participants apply:
If 40 participants apply:
If 30 participants apply:
Please note that bus fares vary depending on the total number of participants.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
【Fukuoka Charismatic Meeting & Prophecy Seminar】
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
12:30–1:00 PM Prophecy Seminar
1:10–2:30 PM Charismatic Meeting
Venue: Infini Studio Tenjin Annex (F Building 2F, 3-11-20 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City). Simultaneous online broadcast will also be available.
Speakers: Pastor Paul Akimoto (TLEA Tokyo Antioch Church), Pastor Isaiah Kihara Makoto (TLEA Nagasaki Jerusalem Church), Pastor Israel Kosuda Megumi (TLEA Crown of Life Fukuoka Church), Pastor John Akimoto (TLEA Tokyo Antioch Church)
Contact: 092-231-0277 (After 7 PM)
Email: crown-of-life@hotmail.co.jp
[Kitakyushu Charismatic Meeting & Prophecy Seminar]
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
18:30–19:00 Prophecy Seminar
19:10–21:00 Charismatic Church
Venue: Kitakyushu City Otemachi Practice Ground Large Practice Room (11-4 Otemachi, Kokura Kita-ku, Kitakyushu City
TEL:093-583-5533)
Speakers: Pastor Paul Akimoto (TLEA Tokyo Antioch Church), Pastor Isaiah Kihara Makoto (TLEA Nagasaki Jerusalem Church), Pastor Israel Kosuda Megumi (TLEA Crown of Life Fukuoka Church), Pastor John Akimoto (TLEA Tokyo Antioch Church), Pastor Israel Okada (TLEA Kitakyushu Church of the Living God)
Contact: 093-952-1907 (Church)080-3958-1935(Okada)
At today’s Tokyo Charismatic Meeting, Rev. Kihara was ordained as pastor of Tokyo Antioch Church.
February 5 is fast approaching.
Participants who have not yet submitted the registration form—and who wish to reserve seating or enroll in the group insurance—are kindly requested to complete the registration as soon as possible using the form below.
Those who have registered will receive a detailed information email shortly. We would appreciate it if you could check the message once it arrives.
Registration Form
https://forms.office.com/r/VAX4SWTLhL
Official Website
https://nagasakich.jp/martyrdom/
Official Video
https://youtu.be/yYyEEfiLu_E
Greeting Message from the Czech Republic
https://youtu.be/azxI9pexTwo
On Sunday, February 1, 2026, the Tokyo Charismatic Conference will be held at Hyatt Regency Tokyo (Basement Level 1).
The first session will begin at 6:00 p.m., featuring a Gospel Live broadcast on GLTV Plus.
The second session will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and will include worship, a seminar, and messages. Speakers will include Pastor Paul Akimoto, among others.
Participants may attend in person at the venue, and the event will also be streamed online. Everyone is welcome to join freely. A freewill offering will be received. Sign language interpretation will be provided on the day.
On GLTV Plus, performances are scheduled by Noah, PEACE, Spring of Life, Lumiere, and Ayu.
From Friday, February 6 to Wednesday, February 11, 2026, a Hollywood team will be sent to Japan for six days.
Please remember this team in your prayers, as we seek the fulfillment of the promise God has given us: “To bring the story of the Twenty-Six Martyrs to the world through an animated film from Hollywood.”
We sincerely ask for your continued prayer support so that this vision may be accomplished according to God’s will.
Praise be to the name of the Lord.
We are pleased to report that the European mission trip concluded with great blessing, and the team has safely returned to Japan.
The countdown has now begun for the 2026 Japan Twenty-Six Martyrs Memorial Service, with fewer than ten days remaining. Through much prayer and careful preparation, we are approaching this important gathering.
This year, we are especially honored to welcome Father Jakob, the highest-ranking leader of the Franciscan Order from the Czech Republic, along with Pastor David. In addition, Pastor Tsugimichi Ohkawa of Yamato Calvary Chapel—the largest Protestant church in Japan—and his successor, Pastor Eiji Koyama, will also join us to minister.
Please note that offerings cannot be received at Nishizaka during the morning and afternoon services. Therefore, we would be very grateful if offerings could be given in advance.
Over the years, the Martyrs Memorial Service has been richly blessed through the generous giving of many. This year, however, the needs are even greater. We are thankful that many churches and individuals have already given joyfully.
We express our heartfelt gratitude to all who have contributed.
At this stage, 60% of the required budget has been provided. We kindly and earnestly ask for your continued prayers and support so that all remaining needs may be fully met.
Thank you very much for your cooperation and support.
January 28, 2026 (Wednesday)
Executive Committee
2026 Japan Twenty-Six Martyrs Nagasaki Memorial Service
Isaiah Kihara Makoto
Japan Post Bank (Yucho Bank)
Symbol: 17610
Account Number: 14774301
Account Name: Nagasaki Junkyo Kinen Seikai
For transfers from other banks:
Branch Name: 768 (Nana-Roku-Hachi)
Branch Number: 768
Account Type: Ordinary
Account Number: 1477430
The European team arrived safely at Haneda Airport and returned home.
Thank you all for your prayers.
