❖ Video ❖ Audio (Message) Faith forces us to make decisions(John 7:11-24) Mari Ikeda Today we continue with the Gospel of John, reading 7:11-24 in three parts. Let’s read them quickly. First, verses 11-13. A. Not to fear conflict with the familiar community (11-13) 11 Now at the festival the Jewish leaders were watching for Jesus and asking, “Where is he?” 12 Among the crowds there was widespread whispering about him. Some said, “He is a good man.” Others replied, “No, he deceives the people.” 13 But no one would say anything publicly about him for fear of the leaders.     　 Today’s passage teaches us one thing clearly. That…

❖ Video ❖ Audio (Message) My time is not yet here, but…(John 7:1-10) Mari Ikeda      Today we return to the series of John’s Gospel after two months. Today we read 7:1-10.       First of all, I would like to tell you that this passage is interpreted quite differently by different scholars, and what I am going to share with you today is the interpretation I think is best based on my limited knowledge. Perhaps Jesus might say, “Oh no, I didn’t mean that.” So I encourage you all to consider by yourself while listening.       I will read the first half and the second half separately.…

❖ Video ❖ Audio (Message) Blessings in the era of 100-year life(Psalm 127:4-128:6) Andy Nagahara I took a break from the Psalm series for a while because of the Christmas story and the topic of the yourchurch membership, but today I am resuming the series where we listen to the words of Jesus Christ speaking to us through the Psalms.　Today’s text, the second half of the Psalm127 and Psalm 128, have a common theme. That is a “blessing”. Let’s read the whole thing first. 4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one’s youth. 5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.…

❖ Video ❖ Audio (Message) Rediscovering true worship Andy Nagahara Last week and the week before, I talked about the Covenant of yourchurch members. What was it that we were told over and over again there that should be our top priority? It was to worship God. I also confirmed there that this does not mean just attending a church service on Sunday. Today I am going to talk about that worship. A. What is worship? 1. True Worship (Romans 12:1) Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God–this is your spiritual act of worship. （Romans12:1）…

❖ Video ❖ Audio (Message) Love One Another and Serve The World yourchurch covenant 2,3 Mari Ikeda Today, continuing on from last week, I would like to talk about the Covenant of Your Church members. Today I’m going to talk about the second and third covenants together, but this is based on the first covenant, so if you missed last week’s talk about the first covenant, please visit the church website later on your own. Also, if you have any questions about membership in this church, you are always welcome to ask the pastors. Now, you may have been surprised to see the bulletin, but today we will be reading…