Pray for the missionaries of Mission Japan and their families:
Their calling and perseverance, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, marriage and family life, upbringing of their children, participation in and credible witness within their communities, ministries, and their families at home.
Stéphan and Carina van der Watt and their children: Annlie, Cornelius, Lodewyk, and Stephan, who live in Kobe. Stéphan is a lecturer at the Kobe Reformed Theological Seminary. Carina leads a women’s and children’s ministry at the RCJ Kita Kobe church and is also fully responsible for their children’s homeschooling and various hospitality ministries.
Tobie and Annalie de Wet began a three-year church ministry in the RCJ Niihama church in April 2023. Their testimony and the building of trust in the church and community amidst many challenges require sensitive and caring involvement.
Tuesdays
火曜日
Pray for the Reformed Church of Japan (RCJ)
The synod, regional assemblies, (140) congregations, and ministers of our sister church in Japan and their calling to service and witness within Japan and in various countries, including Hungary, Gambia, and Cambodia.
The calling and training of new ministers, evangelists, and church leaders.
Wednesdays
水曜日
Pray for cooperation with two regional assemblies of congregations
The Shikoku assembly and all the (17) small congregations on the island; the Western assembly of (34) congregations in the Kobe-Osaka-Tokyo area.
The Word ministry, pastoral work, youth work, outreach, and the church’s growth.
The assembly activities, equipping of members, and ministries for children and young people, as well as our missionaries’ involvement in these efforts.
Thursdays
木曜日
Pray for the country of Japan
The people of Japan, government leaders, the safety and economy of the country, strained relationships with neighboring countries (North Korea and China), and peace amidst geopolitical challenges.
The proclamation of the gospel in a context where less than 1% of the population of 125 million are Christians.
Fridays
金曜日
Pray for Mission Japan as a partnership
Mission Japan’s support base, all the individuals and congregations that share in the calling and support the work—pray that the support will sustainably grow.
The Mission Japan office (Bloemfontein) and all the administrative responsibilities.
Wise leadership and discernment in the organization, a clear calling and vision.
A next generation of leaders who will rise.
Saturdays
土曜日
Pray for church relationships
Relationships between the RCJ and the Dutch Reformed Church family, to share a common vision for world missions.
Mutual respect and sensitivity, reciprocal visits, mutual assistance and joint projects and exchange programs.
Sundays
日曜日
Pray for Sunday worship services
Worship services, the proclamation of the Word, strengthening and equipping for believers, young and old.
Special services for “seekers” and newcomers, deepened faith community, outreach through pastoral/diaconal care and evangelism.
