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Ask a Christian Leader Interfaith Event - February 26 @ 7pm

Jesus Christ taught that the two greatest commandments are to "Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind... [and to] Love thy neighbour as thyself."

In an effort to follow Jesus Christ's admonition of love, the Tokyo South Stake has engaged in interfaith events. Previously we have visited a Jewish synagogue, Muslim mosque, and Shinto shrine. Our next event will be focused on other Christian faiths.

This is an English only event (Japanese translation will not be provided). Dress code is modest-casual.

All are invited to join us to:
Ask a Christian Leader
When: Wednesday, February 26th at 7 p.m.
Where: Temple Annex: 5-8-8 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Please join us in person if you are able so that our panelists have an audience. This helps us to connect and also shows appreciation to our guests for their willingness to participate on this panel.  Register to attend so that we set up enough seats and are prepared with refreshments: Interfaith Meeting Registration

ZOOM LINK for those who are unable to attend in person:
https://zoom.us/j/96559449001
There is no passcode.

Panelists Include:
Pastor Hector Herrera  - Tokyo Union Church
President Ben Lewis - Tokyo South Stake Presidency
Father Bony James, SJ - St. Ignatius Catholic Church
Chaplain Chester Olson - US Army Garrison

Pastoral Assistant Ximena Leroux  - Tokyo Union Church

Contact April Cook, Tokyo South Stake Public Affairs Director if you have any questions.
08040987755
april.c.cook@gmail.com

Stake Conference on October 19 - 20

We invite all members and friends of the Tokyo Japan South Stake to attend stake conference on October 19 and 20. The sessions are as follows:

Priesthood Leadership Session: Saturday, October 19 at 2:30 PM

Adult Session: Saturday, October 19 at 6:00 PM

General Session: Sunday, October 20 at 10:00 AM

The stake presidency has invited us to review the talks from October’s General Conference, and in particular President Nelson’s message.

You can read the stake presidency’s full invitation below:

Mandarin-Speaking Sacrament Meeting/Social Gathering Event - September 15 (Sun.) @ 4:00pm

The Kanagawa Stake presidency has set up a Sacrament Meeting/Social Gathering event for Mandarin-speaking members of the Church living in Japan and wish to extend a warm invitation to Mandarin-speaking members in the Tokyo South Stake to attend. Here are the details:

Date & Time: Sep. 15 (Sun)   4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Place: Yamate Ward, Kanagawa Stake

Address: 58-1 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama

Contents: Sacrament meeting (testimony)  4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Zoom ID: 943 4796 0154 // Passcode: lds

Social gathering/fellowshipping: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Any interested in attending can sign up using the link below. The deadline is Septemer 13.

https://forms.gle/KM7ZxbsVMKcVo7Di7

Feel free to contact the following individuals should you have any questions:

President Katsuya Nagao, First Counselor, Kanagawa Stake Presidency

David Budd, Kanagawa Stake High Councilor

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Nationwide Devotional with Elder Quentin L. Cook on Sept 13 @ 7:00 pm

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Elder Quentin L. Cook, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will be speaking at an upcoming Japan Nationwide Member Devotional. Please see below for details about the location, day & time, broadcast link, and who’s invited to see it live.

Place: Tokyo Temple Annex

Date: Friday, September 13 2024 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Who’s Invited: All members from the Tokyo, Tokyo South, Tokyo West, and Kanagawa stakes

Broadcast Link: https://jp.churchofjesuschrist.org/events/2409-jp-devo

Elder Cook will be joined by Elder S. Mark Palmer of the Presidency of the Seventy and Bishop Gérald Caussé, Presiding Bishop of the Church. Members of the Area Presidency will also be in attendance and participating in the meeting. This devotional will be transmitted live on ChurchofJesusChrist.org, YouTube, and other media. After the broadcast, it will be available on the Church’s YouTube channel for 30 days. Video and text from this devotional will not be posted on Church apps or websites.

See below for the full letter from the Area Presidency.

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Musical Fireside on August 14 at 6:00pm

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The Tokyo North Mission is hosting an event on August 14 at 6:00pm featuring Nik and Darla Day. The Days have graciously offered to put on a musical fireside in which they will use music to teach gospel principles.

From President Tueller, the mission president:

“The target audience is non-member friends who are investigating the gospel. Missionaries are invited to bring their friends. If those being taught are also being fellowshipped by a young member or YSA, they may attend with the investigator and the missionaries. Otherwise, they are invited to participate over Zoom using the link in the flyer.”

They hope to have around 200 people including missionaries and friends.

Young Men Invictus Camp - June 11 to June 15

Invictus Camp is almost here!

We will be meeting at the Yokota Air Base Chapel on June 11th by 3:00 pm for those with Base access.

For those without Base access, the plan is to meet at the Yokota LDS church building at 2:00 p.m. on June 11th. (Check with your ward/branch leaders regarding travel to and from the event!)

Camp will be finished by 10:30 a.m. on June 15th.

Please ensure that you have paid the camp fee of $200 for each attendee to your respective Bishopric/Branch Presidency. It was due on May 15th.  Please also make sure you’ve have your parent/guardian sign and turn in the permission/medical release form to your local Bishopric/Branch Presidecy.

Please find below the packing list for the week. Ensure to bring your government issued ID, you will not be able to attend camp without this. Let's also learn from last year...and bring and apply sunscreen...:)

Youth leaders from each unit have planned activities. We are confident it will be an incredible experience and look forward to having you all at Invictus Camp!

Packing List

CASUAL CLOTHING FOR FOUR DAYS

  • Pants, jeans, or shorts

  • Shirts

  • Socks/underwear

  • Comfortable shoes for walking (there is a lot of walking)

  • Hiking shoes

  • Pajamas

  • Swimsuit / rashguard

  • Water shoes with backstrap for the rafting/canyoning day (can rent at the venue for 300 yen, not covered by Stake)

OTHER ITEMS

  • Government issued ID with picture (passport, base ID, other)

  • Signed permission slip / Medical release

  • Sunscreen (remember what happened last year?!)

  • Sleeping bag, or blankets/sheets, pillow, with mat/pad (we will be sleeping on floor)

  • Eye mask and ear plugs (for those early/light sleepers)

  • Backpack/daypack

  • Towel

  • Hat for sun protection

  • Rain poncho (durable in case of multiple day usage)

  • Water bottle (stay hydrated)

  • Personal toiletry items (sunscreen, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, bug spray, etc.)

  • Personal medications (prescriptions, cough drops, etc.)

  • Spending money (for snacks, water shoe rental, incidentals, or emergencies)

  • Scriptures (hard copy or electronic)

  • Journal and pens/pencils

  • Snacks for free time and evening

  • Favorite board/card game

  • Alarm clock

  • Optional: instruments, etc. (bring at your own risk)

We strongly discourage participants from bringing electronic devices (laptops, tablets, gaming systems, etc.). We cannot guarantee the security of these items. In-line skates, skateboards, hover boards, and other athletic equipment are not allowed.

Label your luggage and personal items to avoid confusion and mix-ups.

CLOTHING GUIDELINES

  • Be neat, clean, and appropriate in your clothing and grooming.

  • Avoid being extreme or inappropriately casual in clothing, hairstyle, or behavior.

  • Footwear should be appropriate for the activity and worn in all public areas.

Easter Concert on March 29 @ 6:45pm

An Easter Concert hosted by the Tokyo South Mission will be held on the evening of Friday, March 29, at the Tokyo Temple Annex.

In addition to musical presentations by missionaries, the concert will feature the Steinmore Strings, a string ensemble of Utah youth, and the First Session Choir, which is comprised mostly of choir members from the first session of the Tokyo Temple rededication ceremony.

This will be an opportunity to celebrate Easter, to commemorate the Savior's resurrection, and to reflect on the love of the Lord. We hope that members will take advantage of this opportunity to invite family and friends.

Date: Friday, March 29 @ 6:45pm (Doors open at 6:15pm)

Location: Tokyo Temple Annex building