SNCC News 14-47 (Christmas Service on Dec. 21, Caroling and Candle Light Service on Dec. 23)

SNCC News 14-47 (2014/12/21)

Merry Christmas to all SNCC News Readers,

SNCC held Christmas Service on December 21st. I took my guests from Korea; Mr. Lee and Marta. Mr. Lee is Korean and Marta is Ukrainian. They are my international friends in Korea who came to Japan for the first time.

[BJ and Mart in front of SNCC, 教会前にてBJとマルタ、교회 앞에서, BJ와 마르다]

[Christmas Service on 12/21, 12月21日のクリスマス礼拝、12 월 21 일 크리스마스 예배]

We had the 4th week of Advent and put fire on the 4th candle that day. SNCC also held Candle-light Christmas Service on Dec. 23 after having caroling at Human Life Care, an elderly care facility, and in front of JR Ofuna Station (West Exit).

[The Advent Candles, アドベントのキャンドル、강림절 촛불]

[Christmas message for kids, 子供のためのメッセージ、어린이를위한 크리스마스 메시지]

I took my guests to the sightseeing in Kamakura/Enoshima after the service, but SNCC held “Fellowship Luncheon” after the service, and they went to “Himawari(Sunflower) Home” for caroling.

The details of our activities at SNCC on Dec. 21st, 2014 are as below:

1. Sunday Morning Service on Dec. 21st, 2014

a. Messenger: Pastor Masamichi Murakami.

b. MC: Mr. Eizaburo Nakanishi

c. Bible: John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

d. Message Title: " The Best Gift from God” (「神からの最高の贈り物」)

e. Piano: Ms. Shizuko Odagawa and Ms. Kyoko Murakami

2. Congregation for the service: 32 aduls and : 4 kids for the service (Dec. 14)

3. Prayer requests.

3-1. For people living in temporary housing in Tohoku disaster affected area amd the works of Mr. & Mrs. Barkman, Hope Miyagi and volunteer workers there. May the support by the central and local governments appropriate for people’s needs.

3-2. For the kids in the neighborhood. We continue our efforts to have close relationship with them. (Thanks for your prayers, We have “Wakuwaku Kodomokai” every month. The number of kids is increasing.)

3-3 For the seekers among people who come to SNCC regularly, esp. those who attend English Class and Saffron Club. Also for the family members of SNCC members who have not accepted Jesus as their savior.

3-4 For those who are in difficult situations physically as well as spiritually, esp. for Ms. Mihoko Kotsuka, Ms. Kaoruko Yamamoto, Ms. Akiko Nakanishi, Ms. Hatsuko Kato, Ms. Fumiko Mashima.

3-5 For the Inheritance of Christian faith, as well as the growth of their faith who come to SNCC. Also, those kids who have been away from the church.

3-6 For those who are to take entrance examinations of high school, and college. May their health be protected and may their ways be shown to them.

3-7 For policy makers of this country; politicians, including Prime Minister Abe. May they notice their errors, and to change their ideas to the right ways. By silly decision of temporary political judgment at the time, they may not to allow the Constitution to be trampled. May God’s will be done on the general election on Dec. 14. 3-8 For World Affairs: The confusions in Ukraine be pacified according to God’s will, and Gospel should be promoted in these areas.

3-9 For those missionaries who are working overseas, and those working for Bible translations in Japan, esp. those whom SNCC are supporting such as Tomoko Matsuoka in Indonesia.

3-10 For the budget of SNCC. We still have 13.7 million-yen church debts. So, may we repay the debts before the due time.

In Jesus,

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Handbell and Caroling at JR Ofuna Station in the afternoon of December 23.

[Handbell at Ofuna Station,大船駅西口にてハンドベル、오오후나 역에서 핸드벨　연주]

[At West Exit of Ofuna Station, 大船駅西口にて、오오후나 역 서쪽 출구에서]

[The director of the choir, SNCC聖歌隊の指揮者、SNCC 성가대 지휘자]

[Caroling by SNCC Choir.聖歌隊によるキャロリング、SNCC 성가대]

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I updated my blog for SNCC activities for the past week.

http://georgesuzuki.blogspot.jp/

Please check the above url for the pictures of our activities.

In the evening of December 23rd. Candle Light Service at SNCC

[The Bulletin board of SNCC, 教会の掲示板、SNCC 게시판]

You can always check past SNCC News by clicking “SNCC News” among the itemized list on the right side of this blog.

George Suzuki@Ofuna, Kamakura, Japan

--- Japanese summary ---

今週の日曜礼拝はアドベント第4週でしたが、「クリスマス礼拝」でした。私は韓国から初めて来日した私の友人で、韓国人とウクライナ人のカップルを礼拝に案内しました。彼らはギリシャ正教会の会員ですが、信仰をともにする友人であると認識しております。韓国人の御主人は日本語(ひらがな)が読め、教会福音讃美歌をともに賛美できました。

[BJ and Mart in front of SNCC, 教会前にてBJとマルタ、교회 앞에서, BJ와 마르다]

村上牧師のメッセージではヨハネの福音書3章16節『神は、実に、そのひとり子をお与えになったほどに、世を愛された。それは御子を信じる者が、ひとりとして滅びることなく、永遠のいのちを持つためである。』から「神からの最高の贈り物」という題で御言葉が語られました。

[Pastor Murakami of SNCC, SNCCの村上牧師、SNCC 무라카미 목사님]

[Christmas Service on 12/21, 12月21日のクリスマス礼拝、12 월 21 일 크리스마스 예배]

また、大人のメッセージの前には、いつもの通り、子供たちにもわかりやすいプレゼントのお話の例から「子供メッセージ」が語られました。

[Christmas message for kids, 子供のためのメッセージ、어린이를위한 크리스마스 메시지]

礼拝後、私は客人に鎌倉を案内するために教会を後にしましたが、SNCCでは持ち寄りの愛餐会があり、そのあと、2時から「ひまわりホーム」でキャロリングを行いました。

休日の12月23日は午後1時から「ヒューマンライフケア」でのキャロリングに続き、3時からは大船駅西口でキャロリングが行われ、韓国からのお客さんも熱心に聴きました。また、教会近隣のかたがたも聴衆のなかにおられ、最後まで聴いていただけました。

[BJ & Marta at Ofuna Station, JR大船駅にてBJとマルタ、JR 오오후나 역에서 BJ와 마르다]

[Caroling by SNCC Choir.聖歌隊によるキャロリング、SNCC 성가대]

今回の活動の模様は私のブログにアップロードしましたので、次のurlにアクセスしていただければ、幸いです。

なお、ブログ更新後は、右側の項目別のカテゴリーで「SNCC　News」をクリックしていただければ、過去の記載がすべてご覧になれます。

また、SNCCの過去のメッセージおよび牧師からの御挨拶は、下記の教会のホームページから聞くことができます。

http://www11.ocn.ne.jp/~sncc/index.html

みなさま、それではよいお年をお迎えください。

鈴木泰次記

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[At Candle Light Service in the evening of December 23rd, 12月23日夜のキャンドルライトサービスの模様：12 월 23 일 밤 촛불 서비스의 모양]

SNCC News 14-40 (2014/11/2) & Report on Dedication Ceremony of Shonan Life Twon Christ Church(湘南ライフタウン教会の献堂式)

SNCC News 14-40 (2014/11/2)

Dear SNCC News Readers,

SNCC held the first service of the new month, November last Sunday. We held Lord’s Supper during the service and after the service, we had Church School classes, and fellowship luncheon, as well as the prayer meeting by G1.

[SNCC Building, 湘南のぞみキリスト教会、쇼난 노조미 그리스도 교회]

After the luncheon, young members of SNCC held their first “Youth Café” meeting while the board members were having the board meeting.

[Bulletin board of SNCC, SNCC掲示板、SNCC 게시판]

Ms. Kaoruko Yamamoto could come to the church again in spite of great difficulties because of her physical condition.

The details of our activities at SNCC on Nov. 2nd, 2014 are as below:

1. Sunday Morning Service on Nov. 2nd, 2014

a. Messenger: Pastor Masamichi Murakami.

b. MC: Mr. Kazuki Odagawa

c. Bible: Ephesians 4:13 “Until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”

d. Message Title: " Where we should aim” (私たちが目指すべきところ)

e. Piano: Ms. Shizuko Odagawa and Ms. Kyoko Murakami

2. Congregation for the service: 33 adults and :7 kids for the service (Oct. 26)

3. Prayer requests.

3-1. For the works of Mr. & Mrs. Barkman, Hope Miyagi and volunteer works in Tohoku as well as the people still suffering from the disaster.

3-2. For the kids in the neighborhood. We continue our efforts to have close relationship with them.

3-3 For the seekers among people who come to SNCC regularly, esp. those who attend English Class and Saffron Club. Also for the family members of SNCC members who have not accepted Jesus as their savior.

3-4 For those who are in difficult situations physically as well as spiritually, esp. for Ms. Kaoruko Yamamoto, Ms. Kitakami, Ms. Kozuka, Ms. Mashima, Ms. Mita. (Thanks for your prayers, Ms. Yamamoto left hospital two weeks ago and she could come to church on Oct. 26.)

3-5 For the Inheritance of Christian faith, as well as the growth of their faith who come to SNCC. Also, those kids who have been away from the church.

3-6 For policy makers of this country; politicians, including Prime Minister Abe. May they notice their errors, and to change their ideas to the right ways. By silly decision of temporary political judgment at the time, they may not to allow the Constitution to be trampled.

May Christians stand on the Words and express their resolute attitude and as a lookout man of the times, be able to testify Lord’s Love toward the world.

3-7 For World Affairs: The confusions in Ukraine be pacified according to God’s will, and Gospel should be promoted in these areas. 3-8 For those missionaries who are working overseas, and those working for Bible translations in Japan, esp. those whom SNCC are supporting such as Tomoko Matsuoka in Indonesia.

3-9 For the budget of SNCC. We still have 13.7 million church debts. So, may we repay the debts before the due time.

3-10 It is our 38th year after the start. It is about the time to start praying for our new church building.

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On Monday, Nov. 3rd, 2014, one of our sister churches, Shonan Life Town Christ Church (SLCC) held the dedication ceremony for its new church building.

I visited SLCC with Pastor Murakami and Mrs. Murakami. I visited the former church building while it was under construction. I remember, Pastor Craig Swanson and some other missionaries were working on the roof.

I remember that the building was in the middle of cabbage patch. The new building is very close to the bus-stop of Life Town. Their land is 320 tsubo (more than 1000 square meters). The seating capacity is 120 and there were 89 guests that day!

Among guests, I saw Pastor and Mrs. Michio Itoh who started SLCC from the scratch and their son, Pastor Ken-ichi Itoh.

I will upload the pictures of the dedication ceremony of SLCC, both at facebook and my blog as below;

http://georgesuzuki.blogspot.jp/

In Jesus,

George Suzuki@Ofuna, Kamakura, Japan

--- Japanese summary ---

11月の最初の主日礼拝を愛する兄弟姉妹と持てましたことを感謝です。先週に引き続き、薫子さんが出席できましたことも感謝です。月の最初の主日でしたので、主イエス・キリストをしのぶ聖餐式が執り行われました。

メッセージ箇所はエペソ人への手紙の4章13節で「私たちが目指すべきところ」というタイトルで御言葉の取次がなされました。

また、祈祷会は私が属する第1グループで、祈り課題を分かち合いました。お互いに祈りあえる幸せに感謝です。

愛餐会の後は、役員会と並行して、教会の若い会員たちの発案で第1回の「ユースカフェ」が開かれました。

翌日の11月3日は文化の日でしたが、私たちの姉妹教会の1つである湘南ライフタウン教会(SLCC)の献堂式がありました。

私が前回、SLCCを訪問したのはSNCCを始められたウォルター先生の娘婿であるクレイグ宣教師が新会堂建設のためその屋根に上がってお仕事をされている時でした。その会堂の写真が今回の新会堂の壁に貼ってありました。

2014年はウォルター先生が天国へ凱旋された年ですが、同時に湘南キリスト教会と湘南ライフタウン教会の新会堂が主に捧げられた年としても記憶されるべき年になりました。

それでは皆様、良い一週間となりますように。

鈴木泰次記

[Shonan Life Town Christ Church, SLCC新教会堂、SLCC 새로운 교회당]

[Dedication guide plate, 献堂式案内板、헌당식 안내판]

[Parking guide plate,駐車場案内板、주차장 안내판]

[At the entrance, 教会入口にて、교회 입구에서]

[At the entrance, 教会入口にて、교회 입구에서]

[Pastor Nobuhito Itoh、伊藤暢人牧師、이토 노부히토 목사님]

[At the receptionists、受付にて、접수에서]

[Pastor and Mrs. Itoh, 伊東牧師夫妻、이토 목사님 부부]

[Pastor and Mrs. Itoh, 伊東牧師夫妻、이토 목사님 부부]

[Special file for guests、プレゼント用ファイル、선물용 파일]

[Special praise、特別賛美、특별 찬양]

[Special praise、特別賛美、특별 찬양]

[Special praise、特別賛美、특별 찬양]

[Philosophy of Dedication, 献堂式の理念、헌당식 이념]

[Special praise、特別賛美、특별 찬양]

[Special praise、特別賛美、특별 찬양]

[Building officials awards ceremony、建築関係者表彰式、건축 관계자 표창식]

[Building officials awards ceremony、建築関係者表彰式、건축 관계자 표창식]

[After the ceremony, 献堂式後に、헌당식 후]

[After the ceremony, 献堂式後に、헌당식 후]

[The new parking lot, 新駐車場(24台駐車可能),새로운 주차장 (24 대 주차 가능)]

[The new parking lot, 新駐車場(24台駐車可能),새로운 주차장 (24 대 주차 가능)]

[The 1st church (garage remodeling),初代教会堂(ガレージ改造),초대 교회당 (차고 개조)]

[The 2nd church building,二代目教会堂(平屋),　두 번째 교회당 (단층)]

[The 3rd church building,三代目教会堂(二階),　세 번째 교회당 (이층：현재)]

[The group picture at Ishikawa,前会堂にて最後の礼拝後、전 회당에서 마지막 예배 후]

[The group picture at the new building,現会堂にて最初の礼拝後、현 회당에서 첫 예배 후]

[At the tea party after the ceremony,献堂式後のパーティにて、헌당식 후 파티에서]