Tweet Friendship Task Force HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Friendship Task Force (FTF) congratulates LCR’s Japanese Ministry on their 23rd anniversary. It has been a wonderful and inspiring ministry. The weekend of November 19-20 had several celebrations for theoccasion. Starting things off on Saturday morning, a three-hour seminar was held with Bishop Finck. Under discussion was the future of the ministry, goal setting and the reasons this ministry has worked so well at LCR. One of the reasons mentioned was the successful working relationship between FTF and the Japanese Ministry. Later that evening, a dinner was held atNewport Rib Company (which graciously offered adiscount price). This dinner was attended by bothPastor Itoh and Pastor Tateno and their families who came from Japan to take part in the anniversary celebrations. On Sunday morning, Pastor Tateno and his familyattended all LCR worship services. Pastor Itoh visited the Lutheran Church in Torrance where he had headed a Japanese Ministry. He returned in time to preach at the LCR Japanese service. After the service, a potluck was held in honor of the Pastors’ visit and in celebration of the anniversary. At that time, a $2000 check waspresented to Pastor Tateno for Japan Disaster Relief in which he plays a big role. This money was profits from the Japan Festival which FTF sponsored in July. Thanks to the generosity of festival attendees (and especially those who purchased raffle tickets), FTF was able to help those who are still in need in Japan. Please remember them in your prayers. FLOWER ARRANGING The November Flower…
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