New Apostolic Church Japan (にほんしんしときょうかい)

日本語（にほんご）

2026 Motto "Don't be afraid, just believe." 

Thoughts from Chief Apostle**

Divine Service on third Sunday (20 September 2026) - at 10:30 a.m.

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Midweek Service (Thursday, 24 September 2026) - at 8:00 p.m.

Bible study

Church location*

Loved, set free, accepted (16 September 2026)

No fear, no pressure to perform, no struggle for love: when we understand our own relationship with God, we can deal with guilt, suffering, and the future in a completely different way.

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What is blessing?  (14 September, 2026)

You cannot earn it, read it from bank balance, or simply turn it on like water from a tap. So what is blessing really? Here are a few thoughts.

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From a den of thieves to a house of prayer  (9 September 2026)

The temple is not merely a place, it is the church of Christ: open to everyone and dedicated to prayer. However, not everyone is aware of this. The Chief Apostle provides some insight. 

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Divine Service on first Sunday (6 September 2026)
based on 1John 5: 8
conducted by Priest Akihiro Kadohira, Rector
called up: Priest Lazario Buckley

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“God believes in you” (5 September 2026)

A hundred metres up, trembling knees, and then the free fall: sometimes life feels exactly like that. But God has more faith in human beings than we have in ourselves. And He helps us.

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God provides—even through ravens, if necessary (2 September, 2026) 

A prophet on the run, ravens as providers, and a God who can be relied upon. The Chief Apostle draws five lessons from the incident at the Brook Cherith—lessons that together convey the most important message of all.

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Spotlight 11/2026: What two small coins tells us (1 September)

God gives first. Trust and gratitude grow from this experience. District Apostle Arnaud Martig from Canada connects our 2026 motto with reflections on Thanksgiving. 

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Moving through September with the wind at our backs (31 August 2026)

Receiving salvation, spreading the gospel, sharing blessing, and finding new strength: the Sunday services in September showcase a faith that propels us forward.

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Divine Service on fifth Sunday (30 August 2026)

based on Exodus 20: 13

conducted by Priest Takeo Takashima

called up: Priest Freddy Kankolongo Cisuaka, Priest Lazario Buckley 

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How faith turns a lion into a kitten (26 August, 2026)

These evil spirits, which sow fear and discord, are currently very active. But those who believe can defend themselves. Here are three counter-forces drawn from a divine service by the Chief Apostle. 

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Spotlight 10/2026:  Pressing on because God knows the way (20 August, 2026)

“Don’t be afraid. Just believe!” Our annual motto for 2026 calls on us to trust in God. District Apostle Elie Mukinda from the Democratic Republic Congo-West shows how simple that can be.

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From the depths into the arms of God (19 August, 2026)

There is no way out of the abyss by our own strength. But God reaches out His hand to us. “For with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him is abundant redemption.” (Psalm 130: 7 excerpt).

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