Meito Church

GOOD FRIENDS
NEVER SAY
GOODBYE…
6/26/10 SHOOTER’S BAR
AND GRILL 7:00-9:00PM

…we just say “see you later my friend!”
Though sad for us that we’ll be losing the Fredrickson-Borstad family, we are happy to see
them moving on to new and exciting adventures. Come help us celebrate the great times
we’ve enjoyed with Charles, Beth, Mari and Anna at Shooter’s Bar and Grill in Fushimi. We
will have a private room with all-you-can-drink soft drinks, cash bar for alcohol and light food
throughout the evening. Families and children are welcome! We are asking ¥1,000 donation
per adult only to contribute to the party. The party is “open house” style so please join us as
your schedule permits between 7:00 and 9:00pm.
Contact Shooters:
Phone: (052) 202-7077
Email: info@shooters-nagoya.com
Address:
Nagoya-shi, Naka-ku,
Sakae 2-9-26 Pola Building 2F

I love seasons and their changes. The changes from the browns of winter to the greens of summer and all the shades in between are marvelous to watch. Nevertheless, I am also saddened because with the seasons, comes recognition that time has marched on.

For example, I do not mind the change in wardrobe that these seasons bring because I get too see a favorite sweater or a t-shirt and have it be part of my life until the season is over. But as the season comes to a close, that item enters a box until another season or has to be disposed of because I have worn it too shreds.

Seasons are inextricably part of life. Now a new season is upon us, after four years as pastoral leader at our English Worship service, my family and I will be leaving Nagoya, Japan. Over the coming few weeks we will be going through a seasonal change at MCIC with the promise of growth that it brings as well as the sadness that time is now gone.

I want to thank you for being part of our fellowship over the years that I have been at MCIC. I have enjoyed your fellowship and remember with fondness all those who have been part of MCIC over the years.

Thank You.

Important Dates:

June 6th: Last Day of Children’s Sunday School.

June 13th: Summer Potluck after worship

June 26th: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM “Goodbye” Open House at “Shooters.” www.shooters-nagoya.com Join us in fellowship as we celebrate our time together and say goodbye to Pastor C and family. MCIC will be sponsoring the space and some finger food.

June 27th: Last Sunday with Pastor C.

July 4th: Lowell Sheppard will begin as pastoral leader.

On February 28th, attendees from our English worship group, Meito Christ International Church, went strawberry picking. In Japan, when you go strawberry picking it is usually in a greenhouse and an all you can eat affair. You do not pick to take home with you! Rather you buy entrance tickets and eat as much as you can in the time you have! A great time was had by all!

On Palm Sunday — March 28th— Lowell Sheppard was affirmed to be the next pastoral leader at Meito Christ International Church. Thank you to all for your prayers during this process. We thank God that our English speaking congregation will continue to provide a place where all can gather in worship whether in Nagoya for a day or years.