Monthly Archives: March 2011

A UMNS Report By Linda Bloom* March 22, 2010 Earthquake survivors in Minamisanriku, Japan, receive food supplies from the U.S. Navy. Japanese Christian groups are beginning relief efforts in areas affected by the earthquake and tsunami. Photo by U.S. Navy … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, Some of you have asked about contributing to the Japan earthquake relief.  Jim and I have done a little investigating. While there are many homegrown Japanese organizations that can use donations at this hard time, many do not … Continue reading →

I Kings 19 A very powerful wind went before the Lord, digging into the mountain and causing landslides, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the windstorm there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the … Continue reading →

Dear West Tokyo Union Church members and friends; This is indeed a crisis as so many are affected by the quake and tsunami.  Two days into Lent and we begin with an earthquake. This has been indeed a disaster for … Continue reading →

West Tokyo Union Church Sunday, March 13, 2011 – First Sunday of Lent Purple is worn during the penitential season of Lent.  Purple signifies great solemnity, with connotations of both penance and royal dignity. The church altar cloths and the … Continue reading →

West Tokyo Union Church Sunday, March 6, 2011 – Transfiguration Sunday Sunday School ES Age 4 – Gr 2:  Meets at 9:30 in the cafeteria. Contact Lynn Loveman (lloveman@asij.ac.jp) or Amy Harbaugh (aharbaugh@asij.ac.jp) for more information. ES Gr 3 – … Continue reading →