05/29/2026
[Prayer Warrior: This week's prayer requests]
We praise the precious name of the Lord.
Let us continue to pray in unity this week.
May Prayer Theme: “For Small Groups”
◎An online small group is being held every other week in the Kansai area. Please pray for God’s blessing upon it. Also pray that small groups, both in person and online, will be started in other regions as well and used for returnee follow-up ministry.
Prayer requests from the Japan Office:
◎Re-Conn Returnee Café (Kichijoji, Tokyo) will be held on Saturday, May 30 from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM at Double O Cross Church (OO+). Please pray that it will be a meaningful time of fellowship for returnees.
◎Staff member Shiori Kisangala stepped down from her position effective May 27 following the end of her childcare leave. Please pray for Staff Kisangala 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. Next 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:
◎At the Central Conference, held under the theme “Follow Me,” about 120 participants gathered together to fully enjoy worship, the Word, and fellowship. Thank you for your prayers. Although CC is mainly held for those in the Midwest, this year there were especially many participants from Michigan and Kentucky, reminding us of the importance of Japanese-language ministry in the Midwest. Frankly speaking, as the number of people able to help with preparations has been decreasing, there were concerns about whether the conference could continue. However, the Lord gave us a united desire to hold it again in Chicago next year, and each of us is looking to Him with expectation. We are thankful that this too would be a response to following the Lord.
◎As summer approaches, some people will be temporarily returning to Japan, while others will be returning permanently. 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). At the current pace, it may also 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.
"Because He turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live." (Psalms 116:2)
We pray along with each supplication, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen