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The Next Generation
September 10, 2026
by Nozomi Matsunaga
(Chiba Prefecture, Japan)
Two years have passed since the 120th anniversary service, and the church continues its journey.
I do not usually attend the gatherings for the church’s children, so I am not aware of the specific activities taking place. However, I know that no major problems have arisen; if a serious issue were to occur, requests for prayer would be made to the adults of the church.
I pray for the children’s physical and spiritual growth. I pray for the protection of the teachers who guide them. May these children be able to carry the church forward into the next generation.
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