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Announcement from ec
January 24th
Here is the announcement of ec reunion 08:
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ec reunion 2008 "love will touch us again" Sponsor: JCFN Time: February 10-11, 2008 (from Sunday evening till 3pm on 11th. See below for detailed schedule) Place: Okutama Fukuin no Iye (http://www1.odn.ne.jp/ofi/) Cost: (if you participate in all program) Adults: (junior high and above) JPY 10,000 If you make a day-trip, please pay JPY 2,000 plus meal cost. Breakfast: JPY 735, lunch JPY 935, dinner JPY 1,470 Application Send-in: you can register at the following site (only registration). http://www.equipper.org/2007/jp/reunionform.htm Or, you can send the form to JCFN Japan Office, (via e-mail, fax, or postal mail). e-mail: nihon@jcfn.org, tel/fax: 03.5217.2505, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0062 See the right side of http://www.equipper.org/2007/jp/registrationform.pdf for the details.
Schedule 2/10 (Sun) If you have questions, contact nihon@jcfn.org or dmmorisaku[at]hotmail.com
The updated info is available at the following social networking site/ message board.. Mixi Community (ec reunion 08): http://mixi.jp/view_community.pl?id=2964525 JCFN Portal Site ec reunion 08 thread: http://www.jcfn.org/portal/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=130&forum=9 also enjoy Youtube Promo Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfbAuRGRhLk
Thank you in Jesus,
From: Japanese Christian Fellowship Network (JCFN) & Dan Morisaku
January 10th Thank you very much for all your prayers and supports. ec 07 has been held filled with lots of blessings. We would like to report ec 07 with conferees' testimonies, and we are currently putting them together. Meanwhile, please enjoy the video of ec 07 highlight on youtube. Click here!! If you are "mixi" user, join in ec 07 community!! Click here!! We will post the link here, as we make "ec 07 e-testimony" and web-album ready. Please look forward to it!!
Once again, thank you very much for all of your help in prayers and supports.
May God richly bless you.
Chihiro Nakamura ec 07 director
December 23rd HR News Letter the final volume ： the Bond of Volunteers “For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and earth derives its name… Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” Ephesians 3:14,15,20,21
“ec is like a reunion”, somebody said to me once. Yeah, it really is like that in many ways.
I’m overjoyed with the anticipation to see you at the ec in a few days, weather I’ve met you before or not （＠＾∀＾）☆
Thank you God, for making us a family under Christ. Let this family reunion give glory back to the Father from its beginning to the end. May we all witness His awesome power, which is immeasurably greater than all we ask or imagine, so gratitude and praise to the Lord will fill the air.
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Family ministry workshop panelist wanted！！ Below message↓ is from Family ministry WS facilitator Kiyomi Koga♪ Through you, your family was saved！ ←You who have such wonderful experience of grace like that！ Why don’t you join us as a panelist for “Family Ministry” workshop?
The majority of participants for this conference face the significant issue of their family’s salvation, just like you and I used to. The family of people who hear your testimony may be saved next year.
Please consult with God. Contact us if you felt being led. Let’s serve together for God♪
（Facilitator：Kiyomi Koga）
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Lighting Crew Wanted！！
Below message ↓ is from the ec preparation committee chair, Chihiro Nakamura♪ We have urgent need for volunteers who will help with lighting during the main sessions. You don’t need to be experienced. The training will be provided. We are looking for people who’d contribute to the sessions as lighting stuff! We need at least two people. We are counting on you… If you feel so inclined, please contact us NOW ☆
Actor and Actresses Wanted (cont’d)！！
Following message is also from ↓Chihiro Nakamura♪ We still need a few participants for the skit. There are some rolls that don’t appear on stage every session… So you could participate a little bit and not commit for the whole thing！！！
Please contact us！
If you are interested, drop us a line ☆
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★Ushers for Main Sessions★ 16 ushers are needed to help with offering and communion. （１） Christians who are already baptized and have spiritual life. （２） People who can participate in the rehearsal on Dec 29th from 15:10 to 14:40.
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In Him,
Megumi
December 18ｔｈ Announcement from ec registration: We will close the registration on 12/21(fri). We still accept the commuting registration (without staying at the conferen center). Hurry up for those who are planning to come!
December 17ｔｈ HR News Letter vol. 3： The Passion of Volunteers “I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!” Luke 12:49
We only have a feeeeeeew days left ‘till the ec07!!!!!! We are looking forward to it with burning expectations☆
May the fire that Jesus started be passed on through this gathering. May it burn with vigor with the wind of the Holy Spirit. May the work of the Father’s grace be spread from here to the end of earth.
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Note on the volunteer work assignment！！
A lot of people have responded to the news letter and various other recruitments to volunteer. We sincerely appreciate that （＾０＾）。Thank you so very much♪
It lets me know that people are actually reading the news letters☆ & makes my heart warm （Ｔ∀Ｔ；）happy~。
If you have volunteered for more than one service, please note that you may not be asked to participate in all the services you signed up for. This is because some services are incompatible with others due to schedule and the degree of commitment required.
Generally you will receive an e-mail with a questionnaire and the job description from a coordinator or director of a service when you are officially assigned for the task. If you did not receive any communication, it would probably mean that you were not assigned for the service. You will get the confirmation for the volunteer work at the registration of the ec.
Those of you who have been in contact with us, I apologize in the tardiness of my response. ｍ（_ _；）ｍ Totally my bad. Thank you very much for your patience and God bless you!
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Workshop Helper Wanted！！
The below message ↓ is from WS director Kumiko Fujiwara♪
Workshop helpers facilitate to run workshop sessions smoothly. １．Check the rooms （for equipments and sufficient number of chairs, etc）
＊Thank you for those of you who have already signed up for WS volunteer. We will get in touch with you shortly!
If you are interested, please contact us☆
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Registration Help Wanted！！！
The below message ↓ is from registration coordinator Yuko Ozeki♪
The first place you will meet with your fellow ec participants; that is the registration booth! By the time you are done with this service you will know everyone’s face and have made a bunch of friends. Would you join us to welcome ec participants with warm smiles? You there, who can get to the retreat center on 26th！！！！！Please help out！！！！
Condition: This service is not compatible with worship team, small group leaders, PPT, and sound service volunteering.
。.:*:・'°☆。.:*:・'°★°'・:* ♪。.:*:・'°☆。.:*:・'°★°'・:* ♪。.:*:・'°☆。.:*:・' ♪♪The very first!!!! EC talent show♪♪ The below message↓ is from the planner Yui Hamada♪ Singing, dance, random performance, magic, stand-up comedy, drawing, or poem reading; whatever floats your boat! Let’s just bust it out!!! >▽< We are looking for courageous entertainers. We are here together. Let’s just enjoy our time together to the max! Don’t worry about making a fool of yourself. I’ll be the first one to do it!! ＊To give you a general idea↓ Purpose： Create a space where everyone can relax and enjoy weather they are Christians or not. Target： Guys, girls, old or young. Whoever loves to have fun☆″
Hey, brothers & sisters let’s have a party together with our non-Christian friends!(^0^)/ If you want to take a part in it, please conact us. For those of you who’d be interested in participating, I will get in contact with you either by e-mail or phone. Here’s some information fyi ◎ Please prepare music instrument, props, costumes etc that you need for your performance, yourself. BTW, I’ll be the Anpan-man (^^) We’ll see how that goes. Lol. Please drop me a line ☆″I’m looking forward to hearing from you♪″ MC WANTED!! I’m especially looking for a volunteer who will be an MC with me. No experience required. I don’t have any either, lol. All we need energy and the fun loving spirit！ If you are interested, please contact me at above e-mail address ☆″ Non-Christian SGL, Talent show planner：Yui Hamada 。.:*:・'°☆。.:*:・'°★°'・:* ♪。.:*: ・'°☆。.:*:・'°★°'・:* ♪。.:*:・' °☆。.:*:・' If you have questions about the contents of the HR letter or any other questions or inputs in regards to volunteer works, please contact us. We are looking forward to hearing from you＾＾。
In Him,
Megumi
December 3rd HR News Letter Vol. ４ Theme： The target of volunteers. “And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.” II Corinthians 5:15
Actors and Actresses WANTED！！ We are looking for participants for skits during the ec main sessions. This year the drama is going to have a school theme☆ Those of you who got a thing for acting, or just interested in performing, please contact us！
Non-Christian Track Volunteers WANTED！！There are numbers of non-Christian participants at the ec every year♪ We are looking for volunteers who will be in the small group with non-Christians. Especially SGLs are needed. If you are interested in non-Christian ministry or feel the calling, we urge you to contact us！Non-Christian track director is Tsukasa Dakeshita☆
Recording Volunteer WANTED！！ Below↓ is the message from recording coordinator Kenichi Nishiwaki☆ 。.:*:・'°☆。.:*:・'°★°'・:* ♪。.:*: ・'°☆。.:*:・'°★°'・:* ♪。.:*:・' °☆。.:*:・' Help Needed! Yes, We need you! 。.:*:・'°☆。.:*:・'°★°'・:* ♪。.:*: ・'°☆。.:*:・'°★°'・:* ♪。.:*:・' °☆。.:*:・' We will have Interest Meetings to provide networking opportunity for various ministries during this year’s ec again☆ At ec０５, there were many unique ministries such as ear cleaning and cooking＾＾. Personally, I’d be into massage ministry （＠＾∀＾）. I mean, receiving it rather than giving it, though. We got hot springs already, so massage would complete it as a nice relaxation package… Well, my personal wishes set aside; Below↓ message is from IM coordinator Nozomi Maeda☆ 。.:*:・'°☆。.:*:・'°★°'・:* ♪。.:*: ・'°☆。.:*:・'°★°'・:* ♪。.:*:・' °☆。.:*:・' ☆Leaders and Topics for the Optional Interest Meetings WANTED ☆ (Dec 29, 1:30pm-2:45pm) Dear EC participants. What are the things that you think are; "That's really interesting!!"? Music？ Sports？ Career？ Or the environment that you grew up in？ We each have different interests, hobbies, skills, and backgrounds. Would you want to meet with other people who have something in common with you and let that connection lead to a ministry possibility? This optional interest meeting is here for that purpose.
We are looking for leaders for above listed categories or something else We will continue to recruit for the Interest Meeting through out the conference. With prayer and hope that God will build a network, which continues beyond the ec. Interest Meeting Coordinator Nozomi Maeda 。.:*:・'°☆。.:*:・'°★°'・:* ♪。.:*: ・'°☆。.:*:・'°★°'・:* ♪。.:*:・' °☆。.:*:・' If you have questions about the contents of the HR letter or any other questions or inputs in regards to volunteer works, please contact us. We are looking forward to hearing from you＾＾ In Him, Megumi
November 15th HR News Letter vol. 3： The task of volunteers “Therefore, since through God's mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.” II Corinthians 4:1-2.
ＳＧ Leaders (especially guys) WANTED!!
We are continuously looking for volunteers for small group leaders☆ Especially guys! If half of 70 or so SG is (maybe…) for men, we need at least 30 leaders!! Of course we are still looking for SGLs for women, too. You don’t need to be experienced or feel intimidated by the title “leader”. God will do the actual leading. Please consider to give yourself as a conduit of the Lord’s love ♥═☺. If you are interested or heard Him calling, please contact us♪
Report!!
Photography Coordinator
A few people have volunteered to serve as photographers. Thank you!! BUT, the position for the photography coordinator is yet to be filled （T口T;）。You don’t need to have the professional skill or knowledge. The main task for this service is to organize the shift for photo-volunteers and communicate with logistic department. If you feel inclined, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
Transportation Volunteer
This service is to drive people between airports and the conference center. We have a couple volunteers now. Hallelujah! We still need more volunteers. So those of you who own the LA highways, please contact us♪
We are presenting messages from the directors of two service areas in this issue of HR letter♪ The first message ↓ is from the Children’s program director, Kumiko Matsunaga☆
『Jesus Meet Camp』 ～ｅｃ Children’s program～ （Theme) The theme is taken from “Billy’s Boot Camp”, which is very popular in Japan. The program incorporates a lot of physical activities, and works towards physical and spiritual health through out the conference. It is our hope that the volunteers and the children we will experience Jesus’ “VICTORY” together. (Tasks) Children’s program takes place during the main sessions and workshops. At this point the total of 14 sessions is scheduled. All morning sessions consists of physical activities. The main task then is to oversee children, so no one gets hurt, and also to prepare for the activities. During the workshops, we will have a snack time and also be practicing a dance move (or something like that?), which we will perform during the last main session. So the help is needed with these programs. During the night program, volunteers will be asked to help with watching movies, skits, and craft and preparation for these activities. How do you feel about these tasks? We are looking for volunteers and also coordinators who will co-lead the children’s program. Would you like to experience the excitement of “the VICTORY!”? We are looking forward to hearing from you. (Note) Volunteers for the children’s program work in shifts, so you don’t need to be involved with all 14 sessions.
ec 07 High School Track Leader WANTED! We will have the high school track again for this year’s ec. The purpose of this track is to provide a place for high school students to share what they received and felt with each other and learn about the plan God has for them. We are looking for big brothers and sisters for high school students, who are full of energy and potential. There are two main tasks for the volunteers: ① Leading high school SG. (Each group has about 5 students, a leader, and a sub-leader. There will be separate groups for guys and girls.) ② Support for high school workshops （ＭＣ, testimony, worship, game, etc） If you are thinking; “I’m interested in becoming a high school track leader, but I don’t have any experience and don’t know if I can do it…” You are gonna be all right! This ministry is not something you work on by yourself. All high school track leaders will work together as a team. You are all welcomed! We invite you to take this opportunity to experience fun and joy of high school student ministry. We are looking forward to working with you. ec 07 High school track director Yoshiki & Mariko Saeki
If you have questions about the contents of the HR letter or any other questions or inputs in regards to volunteer works, please contact us. We are looking forward to hearing from you＾＾。
In Him,
Megumi
October 31st Only 10 days left...
to get early bird registration fee discount for equipper conference 2007 (ec 07)!!!
From 0:00 AM on Nov. 11th in CA time, rate for students will increase $20, rate for non-students and couple will increase $25, and rate for children will increase $10.
If you consider to register for ec 07, please do so on your earliest opportunity!!
Registration is available here.
October 11th HR News Letter II Theme ： Joy of Service Hello there☆ - II Corinthians 5:17
When we serve we give up our resources such as time and talent. But we often hear people say “I received way more than what I gave through my service work（（（（゜∇゜*））））”. Yes, the service work is so much fun. We can be blessed just by participating in ec, but when we get involved with a service work, our experience becomes much deeper and richer.
We want every single participant to experience this joy （＞∀＜） !!
Especially when we witness people’s lives changed or healed through a touch of God, the joy is so intense it often compels us to give up our lives to Jesus♪Also SMG is where Jesus Community is formed. You will meet frinds who you are going to pray with, encourage each other, and share the walk for the rest of your life, even after the ec is over.
If you are looking for powerful moments like that, then we have perfect service work! Our recommendation for you is to serve as a Small Group Leader (SGL).
Below is the message from Small Group director Sayaka↓。
“I served as a small group leader for the first time in ec04. I had no idea the small step I took then would become one of the pillars to support my spiritual life.
The first Japanese conference. The first small group leader service (SGL). Everyday excitement and tension came one after another. I still remember it very clearly. Of all things, I was so discouraged as a SGL that I thought I couldn't continue during the ec. Many thoughts and feelings got tangled together. I had thought I could do a better job as a SGL, but when I actually interacted with people in the group, I felt inadequate and lost confidence to the point that I couldn't even pray.
Despite all this what I leaned from the experience was not how to lead the group well but that the Lord's glory will shine ever so brightly in my weakness. God provided people to pray with me and I came to truly love my group. Through ec04 and SGL service after that, I've been experiencing the wonderful connections between God and people and with each other, and also amazing work God accomplishes through people.
Some people might be intimidated when they hear the word SGL and hesitate to step forward. I was like that myself. For a long time after I had become a Christian, I was thinking to myself "I'm not prepared enough. I don't have the Bible knowledge. I can't speak in front of people..." But my actual experience as a SGL was far from my humanly idea of, and what the world defines as, a "leader". It was an opportunity for me to get acquainted with God’s awesome work and His love beyond imagination.
Small group is a service, which involves direct interaction with people. I would like to encourage those who are given the passion for God and for people. We welcome people who have experienced SG and love it. We are also eager to have people who have no experience but are interested in the opportunity to lead a group in Japanese in the U.S. We have some time set aside during ec for SGLs to encourage each other, and also SG coordinators (for guidance and counseling) will be available. If requested, we can equip your group with a sub-leader who is experienced. So please respond to God’s calling and step forward now. Let us pray together, encourage each other, and give praises to God for His work.”
If we got 350 participants for this year’s ec, there will be 5 people per SMG, which means there have to be 70 SMG leaders…. That’s right, friend. We are going to need a lot of people for this service!!! Please let us know if you are interested. If you are native or comfortable with English, there will be English speaking groups as well. 。.:*:・'°☆。.:*:・'°★°'・:* ♪。.:*:・'°☆。.:*:・'°★°'・:* ♪。.:*:・'°☆。.:*:・'
Writer & Director Wanted！！
We are looking for someone who would write scripts for and/or direct skits during the main sessions. Anybody who is into writing, would you be interested in creating scripts for ec special skits? Or anybody got the inclination for directing? If you are interested, please contact us.
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Photography Coordinator
There has been a search for photography coordinator since the last news letter, and we haven’t found one yet（T口T;）. Even not at the coordinator level, we are looking for anybody who’s interested in photo service. Let us know if you are interested!
Transportation
This service is to provide rides for people between airports and the conference center. One person has responded to our request. Hallelujah! We still need, and are searching for more volunteers☆ Drop us a line if you are interested!
Please direct any other questions or comments to me . We are looking forward to hearing from you =)
In Him,
Megumi
September 22 Prayer warrior wanted！！ We are looking for volunteers to for prayer ministry. The main task is to pray for protection and supplication of all needs in the preparation period, and also take turns to support the main sessions with prayer during the conference. Please contact Aki Inoue or myself for more information. This in one incredible service you can be involved with! I was really blown away by the passionate prayer in the back room during the main session of ec05. It reminded me of Moses praying. While his hands were lifted up in prayer, Israel experienced no defeat. God does truly amazing things through prayer! Hooray!! This is a very important service. At the same time anybody can be involved in this with or without prior experience. The more people praying the merrier =)
Worship leaders wanted！！ Below is a blurb Makito Kawata (Worship director) wrote↓. ＜What does worship leader do？＞ The worship leader's function is to integrate participant's praises as an offering to the Lord during the main sessions. We are looking for those who have a desire to serve God using their music talent, and also those who are seeking more growth as pleasing worshippers to the Lord. Recruiting session is in full swing for people who want to offer an awesome worship to God in ec07!!! *Please note that the worship leaders for ec07 are required to be Christians. Please contact us for more detail♪
Photographer Coordinator wanted！！ We are looking for a coordinator for photographers who will be shooting pictures throughout ec 07. The role of the coordinator is to organize the photographing team and work with other departments such as logistics. Please join us if you like or are interesting in taking pictures. These pictures taken during ec are used later on for next year's advertisement and to communicate with outside people about the activities of JCFN. Each picture becomes a record and reminder of what God was doing during the conference, and people are often encouraged to see them at later dates. Even if you couldn't get involved as a coordinator, we are also looking for people who want to be a part of a photography team. If you are interested, please contact us♪ 。.:*:・'°☆。.:*:・'°★°'・:* ♪。.:*:・'°☆。.:*:・'°★°'・:* ♪。.:*:・'°☆。.:*:・' If you have any question or are interested in finding out how you may be involved with service work, please do not hesitate to contact us. In Him, Megumi Hayashida
what is ec
Theme one m.o.re “All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.” 2 Corinthians 5:18 (NIV) What images conjure up in your mind when you hear the word, "reconciliation?" Is it something personal like reconciling with friends, or something beyond our physical control like reconciliation between nations? According to the Bible, reconciliation is actually something that pertains to all of us. Two thousand years ago, God sent Jesus Christ to this Earth in order to restore His relationship with us. And with the power of the cross, God reconciled with us. Accepting Jesus Christ as our Savior, and being reconciled with God, we have been entrusted with m.o.re: ministry of reconciliation by God. Let us seek m.o.re entrusted to you through ec 07!
purpose equipper conference (ec) is a five night conference which “equips” (Ephesians 4:12) Japanese Christians who met Jesus overseas for their eventual return to their home country as ambassadors of Christ. “It was He who gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God.” Ephesians 4:11-13 Currently many Japanese are living abroad for various reasons. These include ongoing studies, businesses, and international marriages. The Gospel touches them and many of them become believers, who are to return to Japan some day. There are also those who became Christians in Japan but are now growing spiritually overseas. God can work through them in a great way when they go back to Japan to witness to their families and friends and to spread the Gospel message as they become connected to local churches. Yet in reality, many of these returnees suffer what is often called "reverse-culture shock" beyond the level they had expected, which affects even their walk with Jesus. As a result, and regrettably, many of them depart from churches within a few years of returning home. God has started equipper conference by gathering several missions organizations in order to reverse this sad trend in returnee Christians’ life (please see history). The purpose of equipper conference is to prepare Japanese Christians abroad (mainly in North America) by cultural and discipleship trainings before their return, so that with God’s encouragement they will be equipped as the disciples of Christ to share His love and forgiveness in Japan. who should come? equipper conference (ec) 07 serves people such as, 1) Japanese Christians who plan to go back home; (please see the Program Section for more details).
date & place | equipper conference 2007（ec 07）
from december 27, 2007 (thu) to january 1, 2008 (tue)
Where? Calvary Chapel Conference Center: http://www.calvarychapel.com/mhs/ ec 07 will be held at the conference facility owned by Calvary Chapel in Murrieta, CA, outside Los Angeles. It enjoys mild temperature even in December and it has very open atmosphere. Hot spas and swim pool (both outside) are available during ec 07. history
themes and main speakers at past ec ec 97 “returning to our home land with Christ” Rev. Yuichiro Nakano (Seattle, WA) ec 01 “looking to Jesus” Rev. Hidenori Takahashi (Forest Falls, CA) ec 04 “You are God’s Masterpiece” Rev. Akira Sato (Murrieta, CA)
voices of past conferees “Before coming to ec, I was asking God for the direction of whether I should return to Japan or not next year. But I am now confident that God brought me the burden for Japan. I am in peace with returning to Japan.” “I became a Christian while I was staying in the States. But now I am living in Japan. I was spoken through ec as I came back to the place where I became a Christian. I could realize that I am a missionary to be sent back to Japan. “I spend my Christian life surrounded by American Christians. It was a great opportunity that I was reminded of being Japanese.” “I was so thankful that I could serve the Lord with joy through the conference. It was grateful that there were lots of precious encounters. I needed them!! I hope to have more Christians in Japan. I would like to work to connect returnees to the churches in Japan.” “God encouraged me through my encounters with new and old friends. Through messages and worship, God revealed to me what I need to repent and helped me to know that I didn’t have to blame myself any more. I want to practice His love which enables me to rejoice in the midst of difficulties and to rejoice for others.” “[ec] convinced me of God’s existence.” “By God’s grace, the purpose of ec which is to encourage future returnee Christians was fulfilled.” “I was delighted that God reminded me of my Japanese identity at ec, because I do not have many Japanese Christians around where I live.” “I was able to understand the love of God through the cross. God also helped me to see that I had the gift of leadership through my volunteer service at ec.” “Ec renewed my devotion to Jesus. My desires to love the Japanese people and study their language were also renewed.” “At ec I realized that I had become weary and lethargic in my busy and spiritually difficult life in Japan. But through praising God, sharing with each other, and praying with my wonderful brothers and sisters I met at ec, my soul was filled with the Holy Spirit. Even after I came back to my routines in Japan, my heart is still burning. I would never lose sight of God from now on.” “I am not a Christian. At ec I made many precious friends. I think it was a gift from God, because I’d never thought the friendship would become this important to me.”
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