Membership Class 301
September 6 (Saturday)
10:00am-2:00pm

Discovering Your Ministry Class 301 is presentation about gifts from God and how to discover the gifts. Prerequisite Class 101 & 201. Interview with discovery guide follows the Class session (same day or later). Lunch served with a small fee.

Membership Class 101
September 27 (Saturday)
10:00am-2:00pm

Discovering Your Membership Class 101 is for those who are interested in becoming a Tokyo Baptist Church member. Non-Christian are also welcome! Lunch served!

Kenya Mission Trip

TBC has partnered with a national church to plant a church among the Ilchamus Tribe. The team will be supporting the on-going missions among this tribal people. Activities may include sharing the gospel and personal testimonies, praying on-site, visiting children's homes and HIV-Aids patients, and fellowshipping with the national believers.

Date: October 13 - 20;
Cost: 250,000 - 280,000yen
Application deadline: August 24
First Training Meeting: August 31 (Sun) 1:30-3:30pm Conference Room (2F) Contact: e-team at tokyobaptist.org

Cambodia Mission Team

The team returned safely last August 11. Went to 4 different villages with around 220 received medical treatments and around 170 children being ministered to. Around 80 adults prayed to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. Please pray for follow-up through our local partners. Praise the Lord for such a great privilege in using us there - Ferdie, Sebastian, Kyoko, Moi, & Chris.

The Next Sermon Series

The Next Sermon Series is coming, beginning September 13 & 14, called FAMILY PORTRAIT. This series will take a look at what the Bible says is God's desire for the family. The messages will look at such topics as "Preparation for Marriage" and "What is the Family?" and "What are the responsibilities of the husband and the wife and the children."

CHILDREN’S CHURCH & STUDENTS MINISTRIES
CHILDREN'S CHURCH

Preschool ages 3-5 Downstairs; Elementary ages 6-10 3rd Floor;

Aug: No Children's Church
During August, children's activity packets are available from the usher. Please return the crayons in the bag to the usher when leaving.

Both 9:00 am and 11:00 am Children's Church services will resume on Sept. 7

STUDENT MINISTRY
No Middle School(ages 11-13) Service in July and August
No High School (ages 14-18) Service in July and August
*No High School BS group during summer

BRIDGE (College age & young adults)
Service will take a summer break. Resume on Aug. 29.
*No College Small Group during summer

Good News Class I 11:00AM, Sundays in Conference Room (2F)

What does the Bible teach about? Who is Jesus Christ? If you know the answers of these questions, please come!

Resource Center Hours

• Sunday
  - 10:30am - 4:00pm
  
• Tuesday & Friday
  - 10am - 7pm
  
• Saturday
  - 10am - 7pm
  - 8:30pm - 9pm

Deadline

* Submit Room/Space Reservation Needs including kitchen to the Church Office by WED NOON.
* Announcements for the weekend bulletin need to be received by the Church Office by WED NOON.
Thanks.

Fall Gospel Concert!
God is Great! He Gives us JOY!

September 6 (Sat) & 7 (Sun) , 2008 at 1900 (Sat), 9:00, 11:00, 13:30 and 15:30 (Sun).

Invite your friends!

Shepherding A Child's Heart

Beginning September 13, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pastor Dennis (assisted by Judi) will teach Shepherding a Childﾕs Heart. This class will meet eight times. All fathers and mothers are encouraged to make this time investment on behalf of your children to become the godly parent that God teaches us to be from His Word. You will need to make a reservation to attend this class. Nursery provided if needed.

Women's Bible Study in JAPANESE
How Do You Walk The Walk You Talk? by Kay Arthur

Friday, 10:00 am -12:00 noon Aug.22nd, 29th, Sep.5th and 12th
Contact: michikoterada at yahoo.co.jp

New Bible Class
The Excellent Wife

Begins Sep.10, Wednesday, at 10:00am.
The Excellent Wife is an absolute must for women today. This Scripturally based study is a detailed portrait of a godly wife. The standard is high and holy, and by Godﾕs grace it is attainable. It explains what God requires of a Christian wife, and explains clearly how to obey Godﾕs commandments in order to become that wife. 13 Weeks Taught by Judi Folds Nursery provided.

Returnees Fellowship


Next Mixed Roots: Firework watch near the Tama River 7-8:30PM on August 23 (Sat)! Please don't miss it! For more info., please contact Takuji at takujiforreturnees@gmail.com

Sound System Oprater Urgently Needed!!!

Without the sound system operators, we are unable to provide sound for the worship services! So, everyone, please PRAY that God will provie people to learn and run our sound system for worship. If you feel God calling you to help, please e-mail me as soon as possible. Right now we only have 2 people available to run our system. We are in an urgent situation. THANKS! Ted

Contact Ted at ted at tokyobaptist.org

Choir Pianist Needed

If you can read music, enjoy playing Gospel music, please talk to Ted or email ted AT tokyobaptist.org.

Volunteers Needed!!

• Welcome Table
  - Saturday 6:30-7?00 & 15 minutes after service (you can attend service)
  
• Power Point Oprator for message in Japanese
  - 1:30 pm & 3:30pm services
  

Contact Hiromi at hiromik at tokyobaptist.org or call the church at 03-3461-8425.

Join a Small Group!

• Asaka (Saitama)
  - Saturdays 7:00pm
  - English, Mixed group
  
• Chofu
  -Saturdays 4:40pm
  - English, Japanese, Mixed group
  
• Ookayama/Midorigaoka
  - Fridays 7:00pm
  - English, Mixed
• Oomiya
  - Saturdays 1:00pm
  - Japanese, Mixed


Looking for a host!
• Shibuya
  -Wedjesdays 7:30pm
  - English, Mixed

Contact Hiromi at hiromik at tokyobaptist.org or call the church at 03-3461-8425.

Sunday Afternoon Child Care
Every Sunday
12:45pm - 3:15pm

Location: Room 301 (3rd floor)

Please write 1) the name of child, 2) parent(s) name, 3) cell phone number and 4) the location of your ministry on the sign-up sheet in front of Room 301. Parent(s) must be inside the TBC facilities.

Dear Parents, please do not allow your children to run around the church. Keep them with you in the room your are working, or use the childcare that’s available on the 3rd floor for ministry workers/parents.

Any questions, contact Miki Yozawa.