Nozomi's Column

The Good News Proclaimed at the Women's Christmas Brunch

Article Information: Monday, 17 December 2012 19:40

At first, we were thinking that maybe 50 women would come. Then we thought we should have more faith and said we’d be happy with 80. Well, God must have gotten a kick out of our puny goal, because He called over 120 women to our Christmas Brunch on Saturday morning December 8!

The food tables were filled with...

Article Information: Wednesday, 05 December 2012 19:02

Wednesday, December 5, 20125:02 PM

If you have never attended our monthly women’s breakfast, you are truly missing out! On the second Saturday of every month at 8:30am, we gather together for a time of fellowship and spiritual enrichment. There is always plenty of hot coffee to start the day off right, and a delicious breakfast provided by either...

Article Information: Wednesday, 06 April 2011 04:59

(Continued from Part 1 and Part 2)
by Nozomi Johnston

So, if the topic of radiation is not the main focus, what is?

It is the Japanese Christians who are shining, and the believers all over the world who have either come here physically, or are here in their hearts through prayer and financial support.

The Japanese local church is shining in the rubble!
The Japanese believers are speaking out in love and Truth!
The Japanese believers are being the hands and feet of Jesus Christ as they help to clean, feed, and hold the hurting.

Article Information: Wednesday, 13 April 2011 08:15

Wasn't it just yesterday when Zack was sucking up trash using a home made vacuum as a 4-year-old (for those of you who don't know, he had a vacuum obsession for about 4 years). Wasn't it just yesterday when he dressed up as Larry Boy in Veggie Tales for Halloween? Time is passing by way too quickly. Our little baby boy turned 12 years old on April 1st.

Last year's birthday theme was a Mad Scientist Party, so I thought that we could do another "theme" party this year. He is really into electrical wires and such these days, and soldering tiny parts to the breadboard to make his own radio transmitters, LED light-up gadgets, and other wires that I don't even understand. Another interest that he has is magic card tricks. He's getting really good at it, too! So I decided to choose the easier theme of the two, and went with a Magic Trick Birthday Party!

Article Information: Monday, 04 April 2011 09:47

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Written by Nozomi Johnston

Talk about feeling USELESS and HELPLESS here. I have not been able to do a thing yet. Sure, I’ve helped with a few meals for the relief workers. Sure I donated my time a bit to do small things here and there. But due of the timing of the year, I haven’t even been able to have Joy Group. April is the Japanese version of the American “summer break”—the school year ends in late March, and they begin their new year in April. Our friends are busy spending time with their kids, and trying to bring some sort of “fun” during this time for the children. I am waiting anxiously to debrief with my Japanese friends.

I am also anxious to go up north. I’m tired of just hearing about it and talking about it...I wish I could just go. At this time, however, ...