2024 Nichigo Ministry
Nichigo Ministry Report 2024
Nichigo continued our ministry to Japanese speaking population in Bay Area. This year, we were blessed with a return visit by Rev Hajime Yamamoto and his daughter, Sumire, in January, and the Nichigo worship service was attended by some 50 people, including many from other Bay Area churches. A special lunch was held at the parsonage.
The major events this year include Noto Earthquake Relief (Jan 14-28) which raised a total of $4,291.75, and the Peaceful Forest Kato Taiko performance (May 11) with some 80 attendants from outside church.
The idea of Nichigo circuit pastor is evolving. With help from Rev Oda, the AALM grant was finally approved, but with a difficulty in finding a qualified pastor and weakening of Nichigo congregation at all area churches, we are discussing ecumenical Nichigo ministry and are planning for a multi-church retreat in 2025.
The major events this year include Noto Earthquake Relief (Jan 14-28) which raised a total of $4,291.75, and the Peaceful Forest Kato Taiko performance (May 11) with some 80 attendants from outside church.
The idea of Nichigo circuit pastor is evolving. With help from Rev Oda, the AALM grant was finally approved, but with a difficulty in finding a qualified pastor and weakening of Nichigo congregation at all area churches, we are discussing ecumenical Nichigo ministry and are planning for a multi-church retreat in 2025.
Nichigo Worship Service
We continue to hold Nichigo service in chapel on every 4th Sunday of the month. Attendance is 10~15 in person and 5~10 on YouTube with a notable exception on Jan 28 as aforementioned.
We continue to hold Nichigo service in chapel on every 4th Sunday of the month. Attendance is 10~15 in person and 5~10 on YouTube with a notable exception on Jan 28 as aforementioned.
- 01/28/24 Rev Hajime Yamamoto (in person)
- 02/25/24 Rev Koji Sahara
- 03/24/24 Rev Teruki Ohmori
- 04/28/24 Rev Michinari Matsushita
- 05/26/24 Rev Teruki Ohmori
- 06/23/24 Rev Hajime Yamamoto
- 08/25/24 Rev Motomu Ishida
- 10/27/24 Rev Hiroko Suzuki
- 11/24/24 Rev Makoto Kondo (planned)
On-going Ministries and Fellowship
It should also be mentioned that we have upgraded chapel’s AV equipment with funding from BOT and Nichigo. The ability to broadcast Nichigo service helps us keep close relationship with friends who moved away from San Jose to Japan and other places.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mimune Tsukamoto
- Gihon-no-Izumi: every Friday 4pm (online), weekly fellowship and check-in
- Early morning prayer meeting: every Saturday 6:30am (online), weekly bible study and prayer
- Nichigo Ministry Lette: every 1st and 2nd Saturday with biblical article and event news
- Care Ministry: Stay in touch with Nichigo members and friends through a phone call
- Nichigo page in Wesley newsletter: Monthly article in Japanese on various topics
- Saffron-Kai: 3rd Friday: Fellowship of Japanese-speaking women in greater San Jose
It should also be mentioned that we have upgraded chapel’s AV equipment with funding from BOT and Nichigo. The ability to broadcast Nichigo service helps us keep close relationship with friends who moved away from San Jose to Japan and other places.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mimune Tsukamoto
Posted in Charge Conference 2024