Children's Christmas Hour at Good News Chapel

Dec. 9th--Both children and parents enjoyed the Sunday afternoon Christmas celebration at Good News Chapel (Tokyo). Mrs. Hayakawa, a young mom from the church's English program, brought her daughter to enjoy her first ever Christmas celebration at a church. Mr. Masashi Nakamura, an unsaved contact of the Good News Chapel, brought his 5th grade daughter Akane for the activities. They joined with other elementary children and Amy and Caroline McDonald in singing Christmas songs, and hearing the Christmas story as told by Etsuko Asashi. Etsuko directed everyone in a constructing a beautiful Advent Calendar that incorporated the Christmas story. Church member Kenji Hosokawa led in the singing time and used the opportunity to talk with Mr. Nakamura. Along with a small present and tract from the church, all received an interactive Christmas CD which included testimonials and Christmas songs especially designed for outreach.
Pictures:
1. Etsuko Asahi teaching the Christmas story
2. Construction time on the Christmas calendars
3. Mrs. Hayakawa and daughter enjoying their first Children's Christmas hour
4. Amy McDonald connecting with Akane Nakamura
5. Kenji relaxing with Mr. Masashi Nakamura
6. Elementary students Mio and Emi enjoying their Christmas cake
7. Ms. Etsuko Asahi enouraging Mio and Emi to come again