MESSAGE THIS WEEKEND
A Manual for God's Children
- In Light of our New Relationship to Christ
Title: Be rooted and built up in Him
Text: Colossians 2:1-7
By Pastor Takeshi Yozawa
(You can watch the previous messages here)
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We have "2019 Prayer Calendar for the East Asian People" (English only) by IMB (International Mission Board) at the back of the TBC Shibuya sanctuary. Please feel free to take it and please pray for the items listed there. Thank you.
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Do you remember the “Transformer Toy?”
A few years ago, a toy came out on the market that became very, very popular for kids between the ages of 5 to 10 years old. And maybe popular among some adult dads, too?
These little plastic toys were known as “transformers.” Do you remember them? These little toys looked like a small robot alien from a far-away planet. But the little toy could be twisted and pulled and flipped and clicked and could be transformed into a tiny car or a truck or a tank or even a killer like weapon. Kids were fascinated and intrigued by the toys ability to be transformed so quickly and the toy….called a “transformer….” became instantly popular.
So, what about you? Have you been transformed spiritually? Spiritual transformation is instant and begins with a new birth, a spiritual birth and it is called in the Bible “being born again…” to become a Christian. Jesus said in John 3:3 “I tell you the truth, unless a man is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
When I think of spiritual transformation, I think of 2 Corinthians 5: 17.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” NIV
Notice the key to this change, this spiritual transformation is a little phrase “in Christ.” Are you really, “in Christ?” To be “in Christ” means to let the Spirit of Christ so penetrate and permeate and infiltrate and enter into your daily life….that everything you think and everything you say and everything you do….is transformed, is changed because you are “in Christ.”
To be “in Christ” results in a real transformation that begins from the inside and this transformation is seen outside by your life and your actions….on the outside.
Do you know a person that will say “I am a Christian” but there is no transformation seen in their life, no visible change? According to the Bible to be spiritually transformed is more than a “face-lift” or a “cosmetic change” of appearance.
Spiritual transformation means you are “in Christ” and Christ is “in you” and everywhere you go, Christ goes with you.
Have you been transformed? Spiritually?
In Christ,
Dennis Folds
February 28, 2019
TOKYO BAPTIST CHURCH
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Congratulations!
March 3 (Sunday) @ Shibuya
3:00 PM - Ann Tiu (Taiwan)
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CLASS 101
Church Membership
March 31, Sunday, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Lange hall (B1)
CLASS 101 is for Christians and non-Christians who are interested in becoming a member of Tokyo Baptist Church.
Nursery provided if requested by March 27, Wednesday noon.
http://t-b-c.us/classes
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CLASS 210
Small Group Training
March 16, Saturday, 10:00am-2:00pm
Lange hall (Englisn)/Choir Room (Japanese)
This is a training for anyone who attends TBC Small Groups. (Requirement for TBC small group hosts/leaders.)
Lunch served with small fee (300 yen).
Nursery provided if requested by March 13, Wednesday noon.
http://t-b-c.us/classes
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CLASS 301
DISCOVERING MY MINISTRY
March 17, Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm
Lange Hall
Class 301 helps members of TBC understand their SHAPE so they can find ways to serve in the calling and ministry of the church.
Prerequisite: Class 101 and Class 201
Lunch served with small fee (300 yen).
Nursery provided if requested by March 14, Thursday noon.
http://t-b-c.us/classes
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CLASS 301@Misato
DISCOVERING MY MINISTRY
March 17, Sunday 1:00pm-4:00pm
Tokyo Baptist Church Misato Campus
Prerequisite: Class 101 and Class 201
Please contact Pastor Peter for detail
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Opportunity for Short Mission Trip to the Philippines during the Golden Week!
Date: April 29 Mon~ May 2 Thu
Visit Jesus Angels Children's Ministry in Mindanao (General Santo City) to teach orphanage kids the Love of Christ.
Day 1: Teach Bible stories, worship song and dance, art and English lesson.
Day 2: Field Day trip to a beach with the orphanage kids.
Cost: Appx. 130,000 yen (including airfare, accommodation and meals)
Contact: Pastor Joel (joel@tokyobaptist.org), Etsuko Nakajima (etsuky@gmail.com).
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We would like to invite our friends and neighbors who have never been at the church and never heard the Gospel. Please share this information with your friends and invite them to TBC!
Kidz Table
Theme: "How to be a Multilingual"
Date:Saturday, March 16
Time: 16:00-18:00(Dinner will be provided)
Age: over 6
Seats: up to 20
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Registration Deadline: March 9
How to apply: send a message with the following information at kidstable@tokyobaptist.org
①Full Name, ②Age, ③Grade, ④Parent's name, ⑤Mobile phone number
⑥Are you a TBC member?Yes or No
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NOTE: Pre-registration is required in advance by email. We will send you a confirmation email after you register using the above email address. In case you have not received the confirmation email, please send your registration information again. Please note that you will not be able to participate nor visit without the pre-registration even if you are TBC member.
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Fellowships & Bible Studies
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African Fellowship
March 3, this Sunday 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Join us after the 11:00 service.
(Please come before 1:00 to help set up)
Lange Hall
You are invited to bring food exotic in your particular region or anything that you can share with others for the potluck meal during the fellowship.
Invite your friends and let us worship God together and help each other grow through our experiences.
We treasure you commitment to the fellowship.
See you on Sunday.
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New Japanese Women's Bible Class
女性のための聖書の学び (日本語)
「人類史上最高の贖罪が為された24時間」
1回目と2回目で私たちクリスチャンがどう神様のみことばを読み、どうそれを生きて行くかを確認しあい、前回はレビ記23章に基づいてイスラエルの7つの祭りに示されている預言とイエス様がそれらをどう成就されたか、また、これからどう成就なさるのかを学びました。
今回は、7つの祭りの残りとそのなかでも最も重要とされる過越の祭りを、イスラエルの文化的背景と共に四福音書を通して学びます。イエス様が参加された最後の過越の祭りは同時に最初の聖餐式でもあります。
日時:毎週日曜日 午後1時〜3時(3月末までの予定)
場所:ルーム301
持ち物:聖書と筆記用具
参加希望の方はご連絡下さい。yoshikojckawabata@nifty.com
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Mobile J Cafe
On March 2nd, we will have mini Gospel Concert!!
Please join us for a cup of coffee and homemade sweets!!We will be open this coming Saturday! (March 2nd)
We will have mini Gospel Concert from 3pm-4pm!!
Opening day of March: 23rd and 30th
Please join us for a cup of coffee and homemade sweets!!
Time: 2pm-4pm
Place: Joy cafe
For more info, please visit our FB page
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Daytime Bible Study
What Did You Expect?
Redeeming The Realities Of Marriage
Has started since Friday, January 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
at TBC Shibuya, Choir room
(Childcare provided, kindly advise)
Join us for this video series as Dr. Paul David Tripp leads us on a 10 session journey through the Bible to discover how to develop a marriage of unity, understanding, and love.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq6fkniCUCU
Please sign up https://goo.gl/qPVkxR
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Intro to the Good News
We will resume lesson 6 this coming Sunday! (March 3rd)
Time: 11:00-12:00 (12:00-12:30 Q&A)
Place: Conference room (2F)
Invite your friends and family and join us to explore together about Jesus!
For more info, plesae visit our FB or email! (goodnews@tokyobaptist.org)
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Tuesday Evening Bible Study
Our class will meet on March 5
7:30pm - 9:00pm at Lange Hall.
Classes are taught in English with Japanese translation. Everybody is welcome.
Please join us!
Visit our site: https://bibletalk.jp
Contact Greg for details.
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礼拝前(30分)後(15分)に新しい方を迎えてくださるボランティアが必要です!(特に土曜日)礼拝に出ながら奉仕が出来ます!初めて来た時の不安を思い出して、今度は気持ちよく迎える側になってみませんか?ボランティアしてくださる方は弘美まで!
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Spread the welcome atmosphere!
Remember your first time at church? Was smile or someone talking with you encouraging?
We need volunteers to welcome new people at church.
Just 30 min before the service and 15 min after the service (You can attend the service) We are especially needing Saturday volunteers.
Please contact Hiromi, if you think you can serve!
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ミニストリー・インフォメーション・テーブル
ミニストリー・インフォメーション・テーブルで奉仕をしませんか?日曜日に、駐車場のインフォメーション・テーブルで、10時15分から11時まで、または12時15分から13時までの間に奉仕できる方を募集しています。詳しくはパスター・アキラへ。
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Information Table
Why don't you serve with us through Information Table?
We are working on giving information of ministry opportunities to TBC members on Parking lot on Sundays.
If you can serve from 10:15am - 11:00am or 12:15pm - 1:00pm, please contact Pastor Akira.
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Last Week:
February 23 & 24, 2019
WEEKEND ATTENDANCE (1,180)
Worship:
Saturday
7:00……..121
Sunday
9:00.........155
11:00........372
3:00.........156
5:00.........128
Children's Ministries.........127
(Nursery......20, Children's Church......107)
Edge......12, Awana......27
Small Groups:
106 groups..........40 reported
Attended.........151
Multi Sites:
Misato........80
Tachikawa.........29
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