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We went to Easter Sunday service today (Megumi Kyokai, Saijyo, Hiroshima, Japan) on 23rd March 2008.

(My church in Japan – I took this photo a on 16th February 2008)

Kato sensei preached about Jesus’s tomb being guarded after he was died. Chief Priests and the Pharisees uses many methods to make sure that nobody was able to steal away the body…as they remember that wen Jesus was alive, the preached about resurrected from death after three days. They do not want to Jesus body to be stolen away by his disciples and created more deception. They still do not believe in man resurrected from death.

Bible verse that we study in church today was:

Matthew 27:62-66

62The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. 63“Sir,” they said, “we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’ 64So give the order for the tomb to be made secure until the third day. Otherwise, his disciples may come and steal the body and tell the people that he has been raised from the dead. This last deception will be worse than the first.”

65“Take a guard,” Pilate answered. “Go, make the tomb as secure as you know how.” 66So they went and made the tomb secure by putting a seal on the stone and posting the guard.

The guards have used many method to ensure that Jesus body will not be stolen away.

1. They use a big ROCK to seal the tomb
2. They sealed the stone
3. They posted guards to guard the tomb

With such tight security, nobody will be able to steal way Jesus body, yet when Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb, Jesus is not there anymore and there were as violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it.

Matthew 28

1After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.

2There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.

5The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. 7Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.”

Jesus is alive! His resurrection is undeniable.

Our heart is like a grave…sealed with many earthy things…eg. money, luxury, greediness, hatred, internet, lust…etc. Nobody can open up our heart, except Jesus Christ.

We did not seek God, but God comes to us and lead us to Him.

We deserve no mercy, but God comes to us and give mercy on us.

We deserve to die, but God comes to us, die for us and give us eternal life.

How do I know Jesus is alive? I know because He lives within myself today!

Emmanuel…Hallelujah, amen!

My church is having a group photo shot today, going to be used in the 20th anniversary magazine (if I am not mistaken).

Just to share with you my brothers and sisters in Christ.

This is the first heavy snow in winter 2007/2008. Not the first snow, but the first heavy snow.

Was waiting and hoping to have this kind of heavy snow…glad that finally able to see and experience it “again”. Yes, in winter 2005/2006, there is an even heavier snow and it was right before Christmas.

Winter 2006/2007 was a warm one. No heavy snow and melt right after it snowed.

The heavy snow happened on Sunday morning (20th Jan 2008). Megumi, Lydia and I still drive to church, as the snow isn’t very strong yet and the road was still not frozen. During the Sunday service, the snow continue. After church, around 12noon, the snow became even heavier.

Right after Sunday service, youngs and olds all starts the snow fight!

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We have a Chinese cell group in Higashi-Hiroshima, a gathering of some Chinese Christians sharing together. We have a gathering on every Sunday afternoon from 1pm to 3pm, in Saijyo town.

We have a Christmas party specially made for chinese in Hiroshima on 23rd Dec 2007 (Sunday). Place was in Midori-Church. There are some sharing of gospel and food in the party, everybody helps out in the party…a nice and pleasant gathering.

Here’s some photos to share…

Or should I say…Lioness?

My wife went to buy some shirts for Megumi yesterday. Since it is winter time now, we need to get some thick clothes for Megumi to keep her warm.

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Today (Sunday – 11 November 2007) we have a Children Blessing Service in our church. All children of Primary 6 and below are going on stage to get blessed/prayer by the pastor. This is done after the message preaching by our Pastor with Bible verses below:

Mark 10:13-16 (King James Version)

10:13 And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.
10:14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
10:15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.
10:16 And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.

Here’s some photos of Megumi and Mum (Lydia) and Pastor Kato to share:

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Megumi Blessing Ceremorny on 19th August 2007

Pastor: Kato sensei

Church: Megumi Church, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan.

Date: 19th August 2007

May God blesses Megumi day by day. Lead her and guide her to fear our Lord and walk on Lord’s path in her whole life.

In Jesus name we prayed. Amen.

Megumi Church 20 Years Anniversary

Concert at Higashi-Hiroshima City Hall
22nd September 2007
1.30pm ~ 3.30pm

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Autumn is always the harvest season in Japan. Japanese rice is what Japanese are very proud of. You can see paddy field always everywhere. No need big space, even a small field of around 3 card parking area you can see people growing paddy on it. Japanese has sufficient rice to provide within the country for consumption, the only food that do not need import from oversea, and can even export!

Here are some photos of the paddy field taken next to my church. Already been harvested a week later after I took the photos.

Japanese people are just like the riped paddy…who are going to harvest?…

Church mates

Jenny’s Family

Martin, one of our brother in Megumi Church is leaving for Philippines today. Received his call this morning at around 8.45am, he was at Kansai Airport. He is going to Philippines for biblical school study for 3 years. He is an English, coming to Asia to preach the gospel to many.

May God bless him and continue be with him always. May God guide him and lead him throughout the high and low path in his life. In Jesus name I prayed, amen.

I went to Megumi Church last night to attend a gospel sharing by a pastor who is a big bike rider that ride big bike across the country in Japan.

Here’s the invitation brochure regarding the talk:

Here’s a photo we took at the church together with the pastor:

God bless!

It is Easter today! Jesus is alive! He died on the cross but resurrected from death and is alive today!

The very difference of Christian religion than others is that Jesus is alive!

May God blesses those who believe in him…Emmanuel (God be with you!)!

(Two easter eggs from my church)

This might be the last time I am seeing my beloved pastor – Hayashi sensei – in Japan. Today went to church at 8am to help moving house. Though I do not know him well, but his messages in church and his family and Megumi church have been a big blessing to me and my wife in Japan.

Pastor Hayashi has been serving in Megumi church for more than 10 years. Many people cried during his last service on 25th March 2007, I was in Scotland during that time but my wife called me about the church service. I am glad that I can meet him again today.

To Hayashi sensei, wherever you go, may God bless you and your family and be with you all always!