06/12/2026
[Prayer Warrior: This week's prayer requests]
We praise the precious name of the Lord.
Let us continue to pray in unity this week.
June Prayer Theme: “For the Transition into the New Ministry Year”
◎As we enter the new ministry year, please pray that more supporting members and sustaining members will join in faithfully supporting JCFN on an ongoing basis.
Prayer requests from the Japan Office:
◎On Friday, June 12, Tsu-Na-Gu (Chugoku area in Japan), a returnee gathering for the younger generation, will be held. Please pray that it will be a meaningful time of fellowship and learning.
◎On Saturday, June 13, the Japan Online Prayer Meeting, V.OCHAHOP, will be held. Please pray that each participant will be able to unite their hearts in prayer.
◎On Saturday, June 13, Re-Conn Returnee Afternoon Tea (Chiba) will be held at the OMF Japan Office Building. Please pray that it will be an encouraging time of fellowship for returnees.
◎Please pray for Staff member Shiori Kisangala, who stepped down from her position on May 27, as she begins this next chapter of her journey.
◎Preparations have gradually begun for the Global Returnees Conference (GRC), which is scheduled to be held during Golden Week next year. This month, the preparation committee will be launched, and concrete preparations will begin. Please pray for the preparations for GRC27.
Prayer requests from the North America Office:
◎Today is the final day of the online Board of Directors meeting. We are deeply thankful that the meeting has been held under the Lord’s guidance. Please pray that everything discussed and every decision made will be upheld by the Lord, and that JCFN’s ministry will continue to be used for His glory in the days ahead.
◎As summer approaches, requests for follow-up for those who are temporarily or permanently returning to Japan are increasing. Please pray for their preparations to return and for follow-up after they arrive in Japan. Pray that they will be connected with returnee ministries and churches in Japan, and that those who have not yet found a church home will quickly be led to one. May their spiritual walk be protected and blessed, and may they be used as ambassadors for the Lord.
◎WIT26 (Leadership Training Camp) will be held from July 8–11. Please pray for the preparation of the staff and for the recruitment of participants. Pray that those whom the Lord desires will be able to attend and receive good training from Him as servant leaders.
◎Please pray for the process of the Tsuchida family’s green card application (their current visa is valid until May 2027). A new U.S. government policy was announced in late May, leaving many applicants in a state of uncertainty. At present, clear guidance from U.S. immigration authorities has not yet been released. It may become necessary to consider reapplying for an R visa. Please pray for progress in the situation and that they will be able to clearly confirm the necessary procedures.
◎Please pray for the deputation of the staff candidates (Yu Hoshino and Akari Hirase).
◎Please pray that God’s peace and reconciliation will be brought to a world in conflict. Pray that comfort and protection will be given to those in war-torn areas, and that the Church will be a light that demonstrates the love of Christ.
"-who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God." 2 Corinthians 1:4
We pray along with each supplication, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen