JCF Tohoku Summer Retreat
0 comments // Categories: JCF News Retreats // Tuesday July 19th, 2011
- “The Lord has done great things for us! We are glad!” – Psalm 126:3
Tohoku’s lush greenery welcomed the 21 campers from eight prefectures to worship and commune with God and to fellowship with one another at the Aomori Christian Center on July 16-18.
The three-day retreat was focused on the attributes of God and the practical measures Christians can do to fearlessly make a stand in their beliefs and to encourage other believers to do so. Pastor John Elliot, the speaker has been serving the Japanese and foreign community alike through their chapel, college and camp ministries for over 25 years. He and his wife, Laurie, are missionaries with OMF and live in Ajigasawa, Aomori. Together with their daughter, Sarah and a missionary from Holland, Paul, they served the campers with great meals and encouraging conversations.
James Edel, an ALT from Akita also gave a short workshop based on the book Theology of the Pain of God by Kazoh Kitamori. He explained how Christ, more than anyone else understands human suffering; a very timely and encouraging study not only for the people of Tohoku but for everyone who has been through difficult situations.
Three non-Christians participated and with the grace of God, much prayer goes for their hearts to be touched and be opened to accept Christ Jesus in their lives.
Greetings from the National Coordinator
0 comments // Categories: JCF News // Sunday July 10th, 2011
It’s July in Japan and for many of us, things will probably be changing a lot soon. For me, I have to say goodbye to friends who are leaving. But I am also hoping to welcome many new friends who will be coming and I’m hoping that our experiences here together in Japan will be great. I’m especially looking forward to an amazing year on the leadership team of JCF. I’m gearing up for Tokyo Orientation, but first, making the long trek up to the Aomori Retreat!
Psalm 25:5 says, “Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.” This summer, some of you may be starting a new job or traveling or finally seeing family again after a long time. I hope that as you live your life this summer, you will let the Lord guide you and you’ll continue to hope in Him.
God Bless!
Adrianna