New York

raise the name of the Lord. Thank you for your intercessory prayers and offerings.

On March 1st, the United States and Israel finally launched a surprise attack on Iran. Immediately afterward, amidst a war that brings the end times even closer, my wife and I had to return to Japan temporarily.

I have received the blessing and strength by participating in the worship service at Tokyo Antioch Church and the Hakuba camp. In Hakuba, I have confirmed how God’s word comes into being, and I was encouraged to complete my journey of faith through God’s grace. Furthermore, listening to the message of preparing for the coming of God’s kingdom, I strongly felt that we, as the whole group, are moving forward to the next stage of ministry.

A little before our temporary return to Japan, my mother-in-law in Tokyo was suddenly hospitalized, and my wife and I have prayed that we could confirm her salvation as well as her healing. We visit her daily and pray for her healing. While she was in a severe, semi-conscious state, my wife sang hymns into her ear, and my mother-in-law opened her eyes and became aware. At that moment, my wife felt it was God’s moment, and she was able to confirm her mother’s faith in the atoning salvation of sin on the cross by explaining it to her. Hallelujah! We are also praying in preparation for a bedside baptism for her.

Also, while in Japan, there is a family I have been given a burden to intercede them in prayers. I have learned that they are currently facing difficult circumstances at work and are also experiencing additional trials and hardships due to the soaring oil prices caused by the war with Iran. So, I visited them to offer a prayer of blessing. I was grateful for God’s guidance to be able to reunite with the family in this situation.

<Prayer Requests>

1. For the foundation of prayer and our obedience to God
2. For the work through Internet, short film making and praise bands
3. To deliver a message of God’s will and the online services
4. For the core members of our church to be gathered
5. For a worship service place and for a next U.S. team
6. For the work of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, of salvation and healing
7. For cooperative relationships according to God’s will, specifically with the Jewish community in New York, and for the works in the U.S., Middle and South America, and Europe
8. For our health and finance, and protection from danger, accidents, crimes and terrorism
9. For our English skills to improve