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**

Midweek Service (Thursday, 1 October 2026) - at 8:00 p.m.

Divine Service on Thanksgiving Day (4 October 2026) - at 10:30 a.m.

With gratitude, the yield of the field is offered at the altar.

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Church location*

Divine Service on fourth Sunday (27 September 2026)

based on Isaiah 40: 31

conducted by Priest Takeo Takashima

called up: Priest Freddy Kankolongo Cisaka, Priest Lazario Buckley

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When everything seems pointless (23 September  2026)

The psalmist hits a crisis—one that any of us could face. Asaph is ready to throw in the towel. But then he finds a way out of the situation, one that anyone can follow.

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The referee in our hearts (21 September 2026)
A greeting from outer space, a verse from the Bible, and an image from Holy Communion: in very different ways, they all tell us something about what the peace of Christ means.
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Divine Service on third Sunday (20 September 2026)
based on Deuteronomy 28: 2
conducted by Priest Freddy Kankolongo Cisaka 
called up: Priest Takeo Takashima

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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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