East Asia and Pacific Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/eap/ Global Ministries is a common missional witness of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ. Global Ministries works with approximately 290 faith-based international partners in close to 90 countries. Our Vision: That all of God’s people and creation share in God’s abundant life. Our Mission: To receive and share the Good News of Jesus Christ by joining with global and local partners to work for justice, reconciliation, and peace. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:51:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.globalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/favicon-150x150.png East Asia and Pacific Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/eap/ 32 32 Pray with Japan, December 31, 2023 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-japan-december-21-2023/ Mon, 25 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=52135 Lectionary Selection:  Luke 2:22-40 Prayers for Japan God of Love, we pray for the ministry of the Aizu Radiation Information Center. We give thanks for the bold, prophetic witness of Terumi Kataoka and her companion advocates, who have worked for years … Read more

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]]> Pacific Basin Initiative Advent Devotional https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pacific-basin-initiative-advent-devotionals/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:50:38 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=53834 Week 1 – HOPEWeek 2 – PEACEWeek 3 – JOYWeek 4 – LOVE HOPE A thrill of hope, a weary world rejoicesfor yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. O Holy Night May the God of hope fill you with … Read more

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]]> Pray with Fiji, November 26, 2023 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-fiji-november-26-2023/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=52129 Lectionary Selection:  Matthew 25:31-46 Prayers for Fiji God of Grace, we pray for the Pacific Theological College in Fiji and all our partners throughout the Pacific. We pray for the students and graduates of PTC who will return to their communities … Read more

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]]> Seminar on Christianity in Hong Kong https://www.globalministries.org/seminar-on-sinicization-of-christianity-in-hong-kong/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 13:28:17 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=53265 Written by: G Lou, Mission Co-Worker in East Asia & Pacific Region The Hong Kong Christian Council and the China Christian Council & National Committee of Three-Self Patriotic Movement of the Protestant Churches in China (CCC & TSPM) jointly convened … Read more

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]]> Pray with Japan, October 22, 2023 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-japan-october-22-2023/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=52124 Lectionary Selection:  1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Prayers for Japan God of all Nations, I come before you with a spirit of humility and thanksgiving. I lift up Japan and the people you have entrusted The Asian Rural Institute (ARI) to serve in … Read more

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]]> Celebrations at Bazaar Café https://www.globalministries.org/celebrations-at-bazaar-cafe/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 13:50:23 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=52813 By Martha Mensendiek Martha Mensendiek serves with Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan. Dear Friends, This has been a banner year for the Bazaar Café for two reasons. On September 9th, we celebrated the 25th anniversary with a big event. The Bazaar … Read more

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]]> Pray with the Philippines, September 3, 2023 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-the-philippines-september-3-2023/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=51584 Lectionary Selection:  Romans 12:9-21 Prayers for the Philippines God of Love, we pray for the United Church of Christ in the Philippines and all our partners in the Philippines. We pray to always grow and learn from the wisdom and experience … Read more

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]]> 2023 International Dinner Remarks from Ms. Frances Namoumou https://www.globalministries.org/2023-international-dinner-remarks-from-ms-frances-namoumou/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 14:11:03 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=52253 By Frances Namoumou, Program Manager, Pacific Conference of Churches Ni sa bula vinaka! Bula is Life and Vinaka is Good. An affirmation of Good life and Good health to you all.  I would like to take this time to acknowledge Global … Read more

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]]> Pray with Korea, July 23, 2023 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-korea-july-23-2023/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=51219 Lectionary Selection:  Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Prayers for Korea Sower of peace and righteousness, we give thanks that we share in the wholeness of your creation. Too often, we allow weeds of fear, suspicion, self-interest, and sin between us. Help us plant … Read more

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]]> Tell Congress: Stop Supporting Human Rights Violations in the Philippines https://www.globalministries.org/tell-congress-stop-supporting-human-rights-violations-in-the-philippines/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:14:42 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=52011 The number of extrajudicial killings under former President Duterte is estimated at 30,000 and the Philippines has for the past several years been deemed one of the deadliest countries in the world for human rights defenders, journalists, and trade unionists. … Read more

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