Two churches of TLEA are started Fujisawa city in Kanagawa and Aizuwakamatsu city in Fukushima.
Brother Enoch Sugisawa at Tokyo Antioch church will be appointed on the pastor at Fujisawa church, and Sister Yuka Sugisawa will be appointed to the pastoral evangelist.
And Sister Yoshida will be appointed to the Pastor at Fukushima church.
Please pray for the future ministry of the newly starting Fujisawa Church and Aizuwakamatsu Church.
On Saturday, September 5, “Harvesters”—a joint worship team from TLEA East Philadelphia Church and Morioka Seisen Christian Church—performed at the “Miyagino Song Festival,” organized by the Sendai City Miyagino Ward Cultural Center.
The event was held under the theme “Energizing everyone through the power of song.” Amidst performances by 18 general choral groups, Harvesters took the stage to sing two worship songs: “Kansha Shimasu” (I Give Thanks) from the *Kaze no Hibiki* (Echoes of the Wind) Vol. 13 collection, and “God is Love.” This marked their third time participating in the event.
The center’s medium-sized hall was packed with an audience, and the various choral groups performed nostalgic tunes and beautiful melodies. During their allotted time, Harvesters sang with hearts full of gratitude and joy toward the Lord. They received thunderous applause at the conclusion of their set and offered heartfelt praise to the Lord who had guided them.
Thank you very much for your invaluable prayers and warm support.
We carry out our work in Cambodia under official authorization from the Cambodian government as an NGO.
This authorization requires renewal every three years, and this year marks the time for that renewal.
To proceed, we are required to demonstrate that we have the necessary operating funds; specifically, we need to secure enough capital to cover two months of operations (for the upcoming months of November and December) by mid-October.
We require approximately 1.36 million yen to cover these two months of operating expenses, and we humbly ask for your prayers and support.
If you are able to provide support, please kindly remit your donation to the account listed below.
(※When making a transfer, please write “For Cambodia Orphanage” in the payment reference/memo field, or contact the Cornerstone Orphanage Secretariat via email.)
▼Bank Account (Transfer fees are to be borne by the donor.)
・Mizuho Bank, Gotanda Branch (Ordinary Account) Account Number: 2069305
・Account Name: NPO Cornerstone Orphanage
▼Postal Transfer (If you use the transfer slip provided by our organization, there is no transfer fee for the donor.)
We are calling for illustrations to be used in the 14th volume of the *Kaze no Hibiki* (Echoes of the Wind) songbook. As the illustrations will appear in black and white within the songbook, please ensure your drawings are clear and high-contrast in black and white. (Color drawings may appear faint or unclear when converted.)
Please note that digital files with gray backgrounds cannot be accepted. (Smartphone photos are not accepted.) There are no specific requirements for the paper used, but please limit each sheet to a single illustration. Please understand that illustrations will not be returned. We prefer digital submissions whenever possible. Please be aware that the number of illustrations selected will be lower this time. The submission deadline is Saturday, September 19.
Please send digital files to: songbook_entry@tlea.tokyoantioch.com Please send physical submissions to: Tokyo Antioch Church Office (Illustration Submission Section), Kaneda Bldg. 405, 2-15-1 Koenji-kita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo.
TLEA Seminary is accepting applications for the second semester of the 2026 academic year. We also welcome auditing students who wish to take individual courses. If you are interested in enrolling or auditing, please contact the seminary office or one of our campuses.
We thank you for your prayers and financial contributions toward the operation of the Tokyo office for The Water Flowing From The Sanctuary Mission. The needs for August have been fully met, including the 260,000-yen shortfall from July. We sincerely appreciate your precious donations.
Due to the possibility of copyright issues arising due to the Suno update, we have decided to reconfirm how to use it. For the time being, please upload the songs “Yasuragi no Uta” and “Kaze no Hibiki” to Suno as they are, and temporarily suspend arranging them using AI. We will notify you again as soon as we have confirmation of future measures. We ask for your attention, understanding, and cooperation.
Venue: Yokkaichi Zion Church Hall (1-2 Nishihamadacho, Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture)
Speakers: Pastor Paul Akimoto (TLEA Tokyo Antioch Church), Pastor John Akimoto (TLEA Tokyo Antioch Church), Pastor Fibe Ota (TLEA Yokkaichi Zion Church)
We have received wonderful news from a pastor in Taiwan regarding the “Taiwan Lantern Festival,” which will be held in Miaoli County from February 20 to March 7, 2027.
“We praise the precious name of the Lord Jesus Christ from the bottom of our hearts. We extend our deep respect, love, and gratitude in the Lord to everyone at Tokyo Antioch Church, who prays and serves so fervently for the sake of missions in East Asia and throughout the world.
In the spring of 2027, Taiwan’s largest national celebration, the ‘Taiwan Lantern Festival,’ will take place in Miaoli County in western Taiwan. At this historic moment—when millions, and potentially over ten million people, gather from across the nation seeking light and blessings for the coming year—we are uniting firmly with churches across Taiwan to establish a 200-tsubo (approx. 660 m²) ‘Christian Special Zone’ within the vast festival grounds.
We have launched a project within this zone to boldly and powerfully proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the true Light and the Lord of Life. We are convinced that the Lord will use this Lantern Festival as a platform to further deepen the unity of the Spirit between the churches of our two nations. We sincerely invite your church to participate in the following ways: We are offering performance slots—for worship, testimonies, and other presentations—on the stage within this special 200-tsubo venue.
The pure worship and expressions of love for the Lord offered by Japanese believers will transcend language barriers, deeply move the hearts of the Taiwanese people, and serve as a powerful testimony that conveys the Lord’s presence.
This is a unique opportunity for the churches of Japan and Taiwan to unite and share the Gospel with many people. We look forward to seeing how the Lord will mightily use this ministry.” ”
