This is an invitation to everyone to join us for an evening of fun and fellowship on August 30th. It's a barbecue party with a minimal cost of 300 yen per participant. Program starts at 5PM and the ladies are encouraged to wear their summer kimono. Should you need one for the occasion, please don't hesitate to contact us so that we can make arrangements for you.
PASTOR KEIKO - 075-311-5193
JO ANN - 090-1903-1226
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Summer Picnic
Dear One and all,
I hope that you are having a great day with Jesus!
As you know, summer is just around the corner. I suppose many people are busy planning their trips or simply taking it slowly, thinking on how to spend some of their spare time. Let me offer you something to look forward to and probably, squeeze in to your schedule.
EVENT: Summer Picnic
PLACE: Takaragaike Park (Located at the back of Kyoto International Conference Center)
DATE/TIME: 18 July 2009, Saturday (From 10:00AM to 15:00PM)
THINGS TO BRING: FOOD, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks (and lots of it if you want to share); board GAMES, card games and Frisbees, if you have any; sun-block lotion, if you’re not in the mood for a tan; Bible; CASH, if you want to buy from the only two available shops (selling taco and takoyaki) inside the park grounds or if you want to use the floating devices on the lake
ACCESS: Take a subway train (Karasuma Line) that runs from north to south of Kyoto City. Get off at Kokusaikaikan Station (end of the line to the North) otherwise known as the Kyoto International Conference Center Station. As you exit the ticket gate, follow the signs to EXIT 5 leading to the park. We will wait for you right there by the soda vending machines.
Please come on time. Make plans to arrive before or at 9:45AM. Spots that we can use as a group are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We will walk together to the designated place.
FAQs:
1. Can I invite or bring along some of my friends? Yes. They are all welcome. The more the merrier.
2. Can I swim in the lake? I did not ask when I went there. My hunch is you cannot. I saw some ducks and fishes, but the water is not inviting for a right thinking human being.
3. What if I cannot come as early as 9:45AM? Just give us a call and we will figure things out together. Remember, it takes a while to walk and pick someone from the station and back to the park. It’s a good exercise though.
4. What if it rains? Please bring an umbrella. We will push through as scheduled, especially if it’s just a trickle or a cloudy day. If it’s a stormy weather, then we will cancel it.
CONTACT INFO: Pastor Joseph Ricohermoso (080-5029-2540); Sister Jo Ann (090-1903-1226); Leena/Hayato Fukui (080-3139-4164); Assembly Kyoto Church – 075-311-5193 (c/o Pastor Keiko Murakami).
LINKS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFH0uDRLYOQ
http://www.kyoto-minpo.net/archives/2009/04/08/post_5599.php
Thank you very much for patiently reading this blog. I hope you could make it and have fun with us. I’m longing to hear from you to say, “YES, I’M COMING.” Or, to hit the reply button to say, “COUNT ME IN.”
Pastor Joseph
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Bon Voyage!
Halka Shitabayashi has gone to the Philippines on June 16, 2009 for a three-year counseling course at the Alliance Graduate School in Quezon City. Please pray for her adjustment, safety, study and smooth processing of her student visa.
Halka is our international congregation's first Japanese to consider preparing and doing full-time ministry. Praise the Lord!
Halka is our international congregation's first Japanese to consider preparing and doing full-time ministry. Praise the Lord!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Sad Events
I just want to covet your prayers for the family of Perseveranda So who died in a terrorist attack in Pakistan. She was serving as chief of education for UNICEF when terrorists bombed the Pearl Continental Hotel where she was temporarily staying in Peshawar, Pakistan last Tuesday (9 June). Percy, as she was known to her colleagues, family and friends, is one of the three daughters of Ernesto and Cora So, members of the church I used to pastor in the Philippines. Percy’s remains are yet to be repatriated to the Philippines.
You may read the news story from the following site:
On a separate note, please include in your prayers my parents in the Philippines, who have to oversee the funeral of my uncle Eustaquio Rey. He passed away this Wednesday (June 10th) after being bedridden for several months.
Thanks for your prayers for them.
Pastor Joseph
You may read the news story from the following site:
On a separate note, please include in your prayers my parents in the Philippines, who have to oversee the funeral of my uncle Eustaquio Rey. He passed away this Wednesday (June 10th) after being bedridden for several months.
Thanks for your prayers for them.
Pastor Joseph
Monday, June 8, 2009
Latest News from AKC
SAYONARA: Some of the exchange students have returned to their home countries recently. They are Danielle Rae Nieves, Jean Lin and Greg Slover.
Likewise, a team of six students from Georgia University, GA bade farewell after a two-week mission exposure trip here in Kyoto City. We were blessed by their prayers, testimonies, participation in the campus Bible classes, and in the worship services. Megan Hallford led the team.
Last June 3rd, Timothy Williams II left for Louisiana after serving with us for almost six months. Lord-willing, he intends to come back by June 29th. Please pray for his financial needs.
NEW SEMINARY STUDENT: After studying in the US and working in Japan for several years, Halka Shitabayashi is moving again. This time, she is going to the Philippines to pursue a Master's course in counseling. It's exciting because she is the very first one to decide to serve the Lord full-time in the future from the International congregation. She is leaving on June 16, 2009 with our church's prayers and partial financial support.
WELCOME: We are sad to see people leave, but we are glad to welcome those who have come regularly to our services recently: Mark & Lois Whitson (Utah, USA), Patroba Odera (Kenya), Miki Liu (Taiwan/Australia), Mihoko Okuyama (Japan), Allan Alipio (Philippines) and Yoko Maruyama (Japan).
MINISTRY EXPANSION: Praise the Lord for additional Bible classes that He led us to open. The church now has two classes at Osaka Medical College (Takatsuki City) and four classes at Doshisha University (Kyoto City). We also have four other classes/Gospel meetings at Kyoto University.
BAPTISMS: Last Sunday (June 7th), four people were baptized at the Japanese service. Praise the Lord!
Psalm 105:3 - "Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice."
Likewise, a team of six students from Georgia University, GA bade farewell after a two-week mission exposure trip here in Kyoto City. We were blessed by their prayers, testimonies, participation in the campus Bible classes, and in the worship services. Megan Hallford led the team.
Last June 3rd, Timothy Williams II left for Louisiana after serving with us for almost six months. Lord-willing, he intends to come back by June 29th. Please pray for his financial needs.
NEW SEMINARY STUDENT: After studying in the US and working in Japan for several years, Halka Shitabayashi is moving again. This time, she is going to the Philippines to pursue a Master's course in counseling. It's exciting because she is the very first one to decide to serve the Lord full-time in the future from the International congregation. She is leaving on June 16, 2009 with our church's prayers and partial financial support.
WELCOME: We are sad to see people leave, but we are glad to welcome those who have come regularly to our services recently: Mark & Lois Whitson (Utah, USA), Patroba Odera (Kenya), Miki Liu (Taiwan/Australia), Mihoko Okuyama (Japan), Allan Alipio (Philippines) and Yoko Maruyama (Japan).
MINISTRY EXPANSION: Praise the Lord for additional Bible classes that He led us to open. The church now has two classes at Osaka Medical College (Takatsuki City) and four classes at Doshisha University (Kyoto City). We also have four other classes/Gospel meetings at Kyoto University.
BAPTISMS: Last Sunday (June 7th), four people were baptized at the Japanese service. Praise the Lord!
Psalm 105:3 - "Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice."
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