An article about Elder Cook’s recent devotional has been posted on the church’s webpage. The full article can be found here.
Yokota Friendship Days Article
An article covering Yokota’s Friendship Festival in May has been posted to Church News. The full article can be found below:
https://news-gu.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/sharing-christlike-kindness-at-friendship-festivals
Asia North Youth are Disciples of Christ - FSY Report on Church News
An article covering this summer’s FSY has been posted on the Church’s website:
https://news-gu.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/asia-north-youth-are-disciples-of-christ%C2%A0
Asia North Area Enjoys Concert Tour
An article has been posted on Church News about the Vocal Point and Noteworthy performances in the Asia North Area. The full article can be found below:
https://news-gu.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/asia-north-area-enjoys-concert-tour
Members of the Zama Branch Donate Toys to Local Children's Homes
The U.S. Army Garrison posted about donations made by members of the Zama branch to two local children’s homes. The full story can be found here:
Recent Interfaith Meeting on Camp Zama
The United State Army Garrison in Japan posted a video about a recent interfaith meeting with leaders of local churches, including members from our stake.
Of the video, they said, “Sixteen members of a multi-faith group based in Japan were recently welcomed to Camp Zama and met with the religious support teams there to discuss the potential for future partnerships.”
The video can be found below:
Additional photos from the event are below:
Chaplain (Colonel) JP Smith, the US Army Japan (USARJ) Command Chaplain, welcomes Sister April Cook to the USARJ headquarters. Sister Cook organized a visit of the Tokyo Interfaith Council to Camp Zama, Japan, a US Army post located southwest of Tokyo. 14 members of the council were able to visit the post to learn about what military chaplains do.
US Army chaplains and members of the Tokyo Interfaith Council (TIC) pose for a photo in the Camp Zama chapel. The TIC received a tour of the chapel and learned how chaplains and military chapels support the free exercise of religion.
Chaplain JP Smith and Sister April Cook address US Army chaplains and religious support leaders and members of the TIC. They spoke about the importance of embracing our common goals and working together to take care of the members of our community.
Sergeant Major Andrew Hagemann, the US Army Pacific Religious Affairs Senior Enlisted Advisor, addresses members of the TIC about how important it is for all people to connect in communities of common interests. Chaplain (Colonel) Gary Fisher, the US Army Pacific Command Chaplain, sitting next to sergeant major Hagemann, also addressed the group.
Tokyo South Mission Hosts Easter Concert
An Easter concert was hosted by the Tokyo South Mission on Friday, March 29. Details can be found in the article below:
President Pace and Brother Wilcox Visit Tokyo
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A news article was posted on the Church’s website about President Pace and Brother Wilcox’s recent visit to Tokyo. You can read all about it at the link below:
Nationwide Devotionals and Training with President Mark L. Pace and President Bradley R. Wilcox
Mark L. Pace, Sunday School General President, and Bradley R. Wilcox, First Counselor in the Young Men General Presidency will be speaking at a number of upcoming devotionals and training meetings.
See the full article below!
https://news-gu.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/nationwide-devotionals-and-training-with-president-mark-l-pace-and-president-bradley-r-wilcox
BYU Vocal Point and Noteworthy Coming to Asia North Area
BYU Vocal Point and Noteworthy are Coming to the Asia North Area to perform and serve. Read the full news article below:
"Helping Hands" Project Begins in Noto Peninsula
A new article about the Church’s volunteer efforts in the Noto Peninsula has been posted to the church website at the link below:
Church Donates to Japanese Red Cross Society
A new article has gone up on the Church’s website about a donation to the Red Cross Society to help with the Noto Earthquake response. The article can be found below:
Noto Peninsula Earthquake Report
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A new report on the church website chronicles how local members responded during the week following the disaster. Read more about it here:
Saints in Japan are Lighting the World
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An article about the multi-stake Christmas concert on December 2nd has been posted on the church website:
https://news-gu.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/saints-in-japan-are-lighting-the-world
2024 Calendars Feature the Work of Local Latter-day Saints
An article about the local 2024 calendars has been posted to the church website. Read more to find out how this year’s calendars were created, and make sure to pick one up if you haven’t yet!
The article can be found here:
Church Leaders Encourage Prayers, Aid Following Earthquake in Japan
An article about the recent 7.6 earthquake has been posted to Church News:
2024 Message from the Area Presidency
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The Area Presidency’s New Year’s greeting and message for 2024 can be found at the link below: