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’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.
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.
As we praise the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, preparations are now underway for the Commemoration of the 26 Martyrs of Japan, to be held on February 5, 2026.
In past years, all necessary expenses have been met through the generous and faithful donations of many supporters. We express our heartfelt gratitude for this continued support.
At present, approximately 40 percent of the required budget has already been secured. However, 60 percent is still needed to fully cover the costs of this year’s events.
This year’s gathering will be especially significant. Father Jakub and Pastor David will be joining us from the Czech Republic to minister. In addition, following their participation in the past two years, Pastor Tsugumichi Ohkawa will once again serve together with his successor, Pastor Eiji Koyama.
We prayerfully anticipate that this will be a richly blessed and truly special memorial gathering.
As in previous years, two daytime services will be held at Nishizaka Hill, and an evening service will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Nagasaki Brick Hall, a venue with a seating capacity of 2,000. With this expanded program, the financial needs have increased accordingly.
We humbly ask for your continued prayers and generous financial support. We are deeply thankful for your joyful giving and faithful encouragement over the years, and we sincerely appreciate your support once again for this memorial event.
December 30, 2025 (Tuesday)
Executive Committee for the Nagasaki Martyrs Memorial Service Executive Committee Chair: Isaiah Makoto Kihara
Donation Account Information Japan Post Bank Symbol: 17610 Account Number: 14774301 Account Name: Nagasaki Martyrs Memorial Service