12/22/2015

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　 Luke 2

1 Now in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled. 2 This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city. 4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to David’s city, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David; 5 to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.

6 While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth. 7 She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock. 9 Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people. 11 For there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough.” 13 Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God, and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men.”

　　　「いと高きところには栄光、神にあれ、地には平和、御心に適う人にあれ」ルカによる福音書

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by Midori Nishida Staff Writer Dec 10, 2015 Article history

Attending a Christmas mass or service can be especially comforting for those who are homesick, and Tokyo is home to multiple churches that offer multilingual sermons.

The Tokyo Union Church (www.tokyounion.org) is an ecumenical congregation located in Shibuya Ward that will hold services on both Dec. 24 and 25. And Central Bible Church (www.chuo-seisho.org) in Toshima Ward will host a prayer service with an English interpretation on Dec. 20, a gospel service on Dec. 23 and a candle service on Dec. 24. Those looking for something less solemn may want to check out Lifehouse Tokyo (tokyo.mylifehouse.com) in Roppongi, which is holding a carolling service on Dec. 20 — complete with after party — and a Christmas Eve Celebration on Dec. 24. Lifehouse has branches in Osaka, Fukuoka and Sendai, so keep your eyes open for other services. If you’re searching for a place of worship in Osaka, check out Hope Chapel Church (www.hopeosaka.com), which will have a service followed by desserts on Dec. 24. There’s also J-House, which stands for “Jesus House” (www.jhouse.tv). It will hold services on Dec. 20 and 25, but asks that you sign up beforehand. Minoh International Church (www.minohchurch.org) will host a carol service and potluck dinner on Dec. 20 and a candlelight service on Dec. 24, and St. Agnes Church (www.nskk.org/kyoto/stagnes) will hold a 9 a.m. Christmas Day service in English. In Nagoya, GraceCity Church (www.gracecity.jp) will hold an early Christmas prayer service on Dec. 13 and another service on Dec. 25. Mikokoro International Catholic Center (www.mikokoro.com) will hold both an English Christmas Eve (6 p.m.) and Christmas Day (10 a.m. and 3 p.m.) mass. Most churches prefer a heads up in case they are preparing food for guests, so whichever place of worship you look into you may want to contact them ahead of time to be on the safe side.

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Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko greet well-wishers on the occasion of the Emperor's 82nd birthday, at the Chowa-den Hall of the Imperial Place in Tokyo on Wednesday. Members of the public gathered outsTide to wave to the couple, who stood behind bulletproof glass. | KYODO　　National

Emperor Akihito turns 82, pays tribute to WWII victims and people living with its legacy

Kyodo, Staff Report Dec 23, 2015 Article history

Emperor Akihito turned 82 on Wednesday, paying tribute to all who suffered during World War II, including those in Japan and overseas who live with its legacy today. He said it is “most important” for Japan’s future that the war is remembered and understood. “Looking back over the past year, I feel that it was a year in which I spent much time thinking about the war in various ways,” he said. “With each passing year, we will have more and more Japanese who have never experienced war, but I believe having thorough knowledge about the last war and deepening our thoughts about the war is most important for the future of Japan,” he said. The Emperor made the comments at a press conference held in advance of his birthday. Their publication was embargoed until the day itself. The Emperor told reporters he is “beginning to feel” his age. “There were times when I made some mistakes at events,” he said, adding that he will try “to minimize such incidents by continuing to do the best I can” during official duties. The news conference was barely that: In consideration of his age, only one question was allowed to be put to the Emperor. Last year, the press corps was allowed to throw two. The Emperor and Empress Michiko, 81, spent parts of the year commemorating the war dead, visiting World War II battle sites and meeting with people who experienced the conflict both at home and abroad. In April, the Imperial Couple visited the Pacific island nation of Palau, the site of a major battle during the war. “It pains me deeply to think of the many who lost their lives” during the war, the Emperor said, as they “could have led meaningful lives in various areas of society” had peace prevailed. Recalling his trip to Palau, the Emperor said the country, when seen from the air, “is made up of beautiful islands surrounded by coral reefs,” but countless unexploded bombs remain submerged in the sea. He said, let it never be forgotten that the war “has imposed a heavy burden on the people living on those islands.” His voice trembled as he spoke of the sinkings of many civilian vessels transporting military supplies and personnel, noting that the war took away many lives, including those of civilians such as the sailors who crewed the ships. “In those days, Japan lacked command of the air and no battleships were available to escort the transport vessels. It gives me great pain to think of the feelings of the sailors who had to engage in transport operations under such conditions,” he said. The Emperor also expressed sympathy for those affected by natural disasters this year, such as a volcanic eruption on Kuchinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture and heavy rain that pounded the Japanese archipelago in September. He praised the efforts of volunteers to help the victims. Looking back on the year, the Emperor expressed the pleasure he took from two Japanese scientists winning Nobel Prizes in medicine and physics, and the successful test flight of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet, Japan’s first domestically produced commercial passenger jet. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry paid tribute to the state of bilateral relations that continue to prosper under Emperor Akihito.

“On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I would like to take the opportunity to send my warmest wishes to the Emperor of Japan on the occasion of his birthday, and to congratulate the people of Japan on this national day of celebration,” Kerry said in a statement. He said Washington and Tokyo share a “mutual commitment” to peace and prosperity for the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, and noted that the two nations are working as partners on matters of global concern, such as the fight against Ebola.

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　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　私たちの教会の歴史

神戸栄光教会　1886年南メソジスト監督教会W・A・ランバスが神戸居留地に神戸美以教会として発足

　神戸教会　1874年アメリカンボード派遣宣教師D・Cグリーンにより摂津第一公会として創立

　神戸女学院　1875年神戸花隈に米国タルカット・ダッドレー宣教師により私塾・寄宿学校として創立

　関西学院　1889年神戸原田の地にランバスにより創立

　同志社大学　1875年、明治８年に新島襄が京都に同志社英学校として設立

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聖書の言葉　From The Bible

十戒　The Ten Comandments

出エジプト記 20: 1～17より　Exodus 20: 1～17

1 God*After “God”, the Hebrew has the two letters “Aleph Tav” (the first and last letters of the Hebrew alphabet), not as a word, but as a grammatical marker. spoke all these words, saying, 2 “I am Yahweh your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.

3 “You shall have no other gods before me.

4 “You shall not make for yourselves an idol, nor any image of anything that is in the heavens above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: 5 you shall not bow yourself down to them, nor serve them, for I, Yahweh your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, on the third and on the fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 and showing loving kindness to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments.

7 “You shall not misuse the name of Yahweh your God,† for Yahweh will not hold him guiltless who misuses his name.

8 “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 You shall labor six days, and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to Yahweh your God. You shall not do any work in it, you, nor your son, nor your daughter, your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your livestock, nor your stranger who is within your gates; 11 for in six days Yahweh made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day; therefore Yahweh blessed the Sabbath day, and made it holy.

12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.

13 “You shall not murder.

14 “You shall not commit adultery.

15 “You shall not steal.

16 “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

17 “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s.”

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