❖ Video ❖ Audio (Message) Love defines justice Andy Nagahara Today, I would like to focus on some proverbs from the 12th chapter of Proverbs. Firstly, let me introduce two proverbs. A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted. (3)In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality. (28) These two proverbs are today’s theme. Despite the atrocities committed in the name of “justice” around the world, here is our hope. The justice described here is, of course, not the justice that the tyrants of the world are selfishly claiming today, but the justice that God seeks. It says that even…

❖ Video ❖ Audio (Message) Amidst Conflict and Confusion John 15:18-16:4 Mari Yoshino Today, I’d like to return to our series on the Gospel of John after some time. We’ll be looking at John 15:18–16:4. I believe this passage can be easily misunderstood if not read carefully. Let’s start reading right away. As usual, we’ll read it bit by bit. First, verses 18–21. A. Things to remember when undertaking God’s work 1. The world that hated Jesus was the very world He desired to save.（18-21) 18 “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you…

❖ Video ❖ Audio (Message) The leaves of the tree of life Andy Nagahara As we return to the Proverbs series, today’s message is　also with next week’s huddle meeting in mind. A huddle is a meeting of members who have signed the Your Church Covenant. This is a meeting where we discuss and pray about various things so that Your Church can walk in accordance with God’s will. Today’s proverb teaches us what it means for us to be a “church” and the values ​​that guide the church as it walks in accordance with God’s will. Today I will be focusing on some proverbs from chapter 11, so there will…

❖ Video ❖ Audio (Message) Where does the strength come from to keep the Your Church Covenant? (Your Church Covenant II) Andy Nagahara Last week we heard a message about the Your Church Covenant. Today I would like to continue talking about the Covenant. That being said, I won’t be repeating the content. Remember the three pillars of the Covenant? They are to love God, love one another, and love the world. Now, I would like to ask those of you who were members of the Covenant last year: Please raise your hand if you were able to keep 100% of your Covenant commitments. So, then how about 50%… if…