Established February 14, 2003
Serving a GREATER Cause
今日のお祈り：父なる神様、今日、３月１１日、東日本大震災から１年がたとうとしています。どうか、亡くなられた方へのご冥福と被災された方へのご多幸をお祈り申し上げます。また、私たち自身も自然の尊さを理解しながら生活を大事にしていけるように導いてください。主イエスキリストの御名により、お祈りいたします。
アーメン。 |
Thank you to all who attended our Valentine's Day Party February 14, 2012
Read about Valentine’s Day and Saint Valentine
Click here to see the PHOTOS.
Lenten Calendar 2012
- Clean Monday (Monday, February 20, 2012)
- Ash Wednesday (Wednesday, February 22, 2012)
- First Sunday of Lent (Sunday, February 26, 2012)
- Second Sunday of Lent (Sunday, March 4, 2012)
- Third Sunday of Lent (Sunday, March 11, 2012)
- Feast of Saint Patrick (Saturday, March 17, 2012)
- Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday) (Sunday, March 18, 2012)
- Feast of Saint Joseph (Monday, March 19, 2012)
- The Annunciation of the Lord (Sunday, March 25, 2012)
- Fifth Sunday of Lent (Passion Sunday) (Sunday, March 25, 2012)
- Palm Sunday (Sunday, April 1, 2012)
- Holy Thursday (Thursday, April 5, 2012)
- Good Friday (Friday, April 6, 2012)
- Holy Saturday (Saturday, April 7, 2012)
- Easter (Sunday, April 8, 2012)
Read about the Epiphany
Hymns for the Celebrations of the Liturgical Year:
Pontifical Musical Chorus of the Sistine Chapel
Advent announcement and suggestions:
preparation, anticipation, and participation!
Advent Dates for 2011
• November 27 - First Sunday of Advent
• December 4 - Second Sunday of Advent
• December 11 - Third Sunday of Advent
• December 18 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
In Western Christianity, Advent begins on the fourth Sunday prior to Christmas Day, or the Sunday which falls closest to November 30, and lasts through Christmas Eve, or December 24. When Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday, it is the last, or fourth Sunday of Advent.
In Eastern Orthodox churches which use the Julian calendar, Advent begins earlier, on November 15, and lasts 40 days, rather than 4 weeks.
Source: About.com Christianity
Christmas Donation
December 7, 2011:
Kamogawa Church presented NPO Houjin Mirai
with a Christmas donation totaling
120,000 yen.
鴨川福音教会の夏の祭り！
Thank you to all who participated in The Kamogawa Church Summer Family Festa!
Click here to see the PHOTOS.
10th Anniversary of 9/11
On the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, The Kamogawa Church extends our deepest and most sincere condolences and prayers to ALL the victims and their families who were tragically affected on that infamous day, ten years ago. Especially, for all loved ones whose time with us was cut short, we pray that in Heaven their souls have found peace.
Our church strives to understand and appreciate other religions, and live peacefully with all people of different cultural and religious backgrounds. We pray that cultural and religious differences and misunderstandings throughout the world may be overcome peacefully, and NEVER through violence.
A Prayer for the 10th Anniversary of 9/11
Tohoku Earthquake/Tsunami
Our most sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to all of those affected by the Tohoku earthquake and resulting tsunami and damage of nuclear power plants. We pray for all victims, and pray that relief reaches those in need as quickly as possible.
被災されたみなさまへ
3月11日に発生した東北地方太平洋沖地震により、被災されたみなさまに心からお見舞い申し上げます。また、被災者のみなさまの1日も早い救出と復興をお祈り申し上げます。
イースターのお祝いと震災の犠牲者への追悼： ２０１１年４月１１日
Thank you to all of you who participated in our Easter Celebration and Memorial Service. And very special thanks to all of the wonderful musicians who made this a night to remember.
Click here to see the PHOTOS.
 Event outline (links are to videos):
1. Opening greetings
2. Prayer
3. Surprise present song
4. All sing Sanbika 312 What a friend we have in Jesus
5. Kampai
6. Dinner start
7. Italian Opera performance
8. Present song from Kamogawa Church: This is the day that the Lord has made
9. Piano live
10. Bazookie Concert with Megumi Grace dancing
Lenten Calendar 2011
- Clean Monday (Monday, March 7, 2011)
- Ash Wednesday (Wednesday, March 9, 2011)
- First Sunday of Lent (Sunday, March 13, 2011)
- Feast of Saint Patrick (Thursday, March 17, 2011)
- Feast of Saint Joseph (Saturday, March 19, 2011)
- Second Sunday of Lent (Sunday, March 20, 2011)
- The Annunciation of the Lord (Friday, March 25, 2011)
- Third Sunday of Lent (Sunday, March 27, 2011)
- Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday) (Sunday, April 3, 2011)
- Fifth Sunday of Lent (Passion Sunday) (Sunday, April 10, 2011)
- Palm Sunday (Sunday, April 17, 2011)
- Holy Thursday (Thursday, April 21, 2011)
- Good Friday (Friday, April 22, 2011)
- Holy Saturday (Saturday, April 23, 2011)
- Easter (Sunday, April 24, 2011)
Thanks to everyone's great support and cooperation, the Kamogawa Church Christmas Charity Ball was a lot of fun and a great success. We collected over 230,000 yen for NPO Houjin Mirai!
photos | videos | read all about it
  
Christmas Charity 2010 Videos
Advent Calendar 2010
• November 28 - First Sunday of Advent
• December 5 - Second Sunday of Advent
• December 12 - Third Sunday of Advent
• December 19 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
In Western Christianity, Advent begins on the fourth Sunday prior to Christmas Day, or the Sunday which falls closest to November 30, and lasts through Christmas Eve, or December 24. When Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday, it is the last, or fourth Sunday of Advent.
In Eastern Orthodox churches which use the Julian calendar, Advent begins earlier, on November 15, and lasts 40 days, rather than 4 weeks.
Source: About.com Christianity
December 7, 2011:
Kamogawa Church Christmas donation for NPO Houjin Mirai
November 27, 2011:
Advent announcement and suggestions
August 24, 2011:
The Kamogawa Church Summer Family Festa!
April 15, 2011:
April 11, 2010 Easter Celebration and Memorial Page Updated
March 9, 2011:
Lent Begins, added Lenten Calendar 2011
December 23, 2010:
Kamogawa Church Christmas Charity Ball a Big Success!
November 30, 2010:
Added Advent Calendar 2010 to Advent Page
November 30, 2010:
Spiritual Music Post: "This is the Day That the Lord Has Made"
Novever 25, 2010:
Christmas Charity Ball Announcement
Novever 25, 2010:
Thanksgiving Message
Novever 25, 2010:
Thanksgiving Prayer
Novever 25, 2010:
Thanksgiving Bible Reading for Ministers
(in English and Japanese)
April 19, 2010:
The Kamogawa Church raised 165,000 yen for the NPO Hojin Mirai Dog Therapy program and presented it to the NPO Hojin Mirai on April 19th. Read more...
(back to top)
|
Spiritual Music
More Spiritual Music
(back to top)
Christian Holy Days Calendar 2011
 January 6 - Epiphany (Three Kings Day)
March 9 to April 23 - Lent
March 9 - Ash Wednesday
April 17 - Palm Sunday
April 21 - Maundy (Holy) Thursday
April 22 - Good Friday
April 24 - Easter Sunday
June 12 - Pentecost Sunday
November 27 to December 24 - Advent
December 25 - Christmas Day
(back to top)
|
