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8/21 Evening Bible Reading

今日は歴代誌上25章を読みました。参加者はひよりさん、あかりさん、えみりさん、せいゆさんです。午後8時半から読み始めましたが、この章にはデイビッドさんが礼拝のために組織した音楽家たちの名前と役割がほとんど書かれていたので、私たちはそれぞれの週の出来事を分かち合うことにしました。えみりさんは今週学校が始まったと話してくれました。アメリカ史、数学、英語、テニスなど様々な授業を受けているそうです。

あかりさんも今週学校が始まったと話してくれました。アメリカ政治セミナーやコンピューターサイエンスの授業を受けているそうです。ひよりさんは今日の章から、神様から与えられた役割がそれぞれ違うこと、そしてそれに応じて自分の役割を果たすことの大切さを学びました。今週の出来事としては、教授の講義が面白いので、物理学の授業も面白いと話してくれました。

ちょうど分かち合いが終わった頃にティモシーさんが加わり、CSAの授業が楽しいと話してくれました。帰り道に学校でトーマスに会ったとも話してくれました。トーマスは宿題があると言って参加できませんでした。私は来週から学校が始まり、日本語、運動機能学、数学の授業を受ける予定だと伝えました。

Today we read 1 Chronicles 25, and the participants were Hiyori, Akari, Emiri, and Seiyu. We read from 8:30 pm, and since the chapter mostly contained the names and roles of the musicians organized by David for worship, we decided to just share about our weeks. Emiri shared how she started school this week, and she is taking various classes such as U.S. history, math, English, and tennis.

Akari also shared that she started school this week, and she is taking classes such as a political American seminar class and a computer science class. From today’s chapter, Hiyori learned that everyone has different roles assigned by God and how it’s important to fulfill your role accordingly. Regarding her week, she shared that her physics class is interesting, as the professor’s lectures are interesting.

Timothy, just when we finished sharing, joined and shared how he enjoys his CSA class. He also shared that he met Tomas at school on his way home. Tomas couldn’t join, as he said that he had homework that he needed to finish. I shared that I start school next week and that I will be taking a Japanese class, a kinesiology class, and a math class.

8/21 Morning Bible Reading

10-10:20am

1 Chronicles 24
We did not really have anything to share from this chapter since it was mainly name-listing. Since the next few chapters were the same way, we decided, for our next meeting, we will skip to ch. 28.
Our Week:
Kana shared about how her work started and how a new employee came to work at her restaurant. Kana taught her a little bit, apparently she’s a talker 🤭.
I shared about how I was going out with Seiyu tomorrow and we would be doing some fun activities together.
I had some questions about the newsletter so I asked Kana for some help regarding the format/design of the newsletter.
午前10時～10時20分
歴代誌上 24章
この章は主に名前の羅列だったので、特に共有する内容はありませんでした。次の数章も同じような内容だったので、次回のミーティングでは28章に飛ばすことにしました。
今週の出来事：
カナは、自分の仕事がどのように始まったのか、そして新しい従業員が自分のレストランにやって来た時のことを話しました。カナは少し教えてくれました。どうやらカナはおしゃべり好きみたいです🤭。
私は、明日西友と出かけること、そして一緒に楽しいアクティビティをすることについて話しました。
ニュースレターについていくつか質問があったので、カナにニュースレターのフォーマットとデザインについて相談しました。

8/19 Morning Bible Reading

10 – 10:20am
1 Chronicles 22 & 23

What We Learned: 

I learned how each person has a different calling. To that calling, the person is given specific talents. David was called to be more of a warrior, so he was given the boldness, strength, and the fighting ability to be able to endure and conquer all his battles. Solomon was called to build the temple, therefore, he was given the wisdom and knowledge to be able to instruct his people on how to properly build the temple according to what God had told him. I have also come to understand that although it is good to try out new things, it is important to know what you’re calling is, because if you try to do something that is not your calling, it will not go well. And if you persist in it, in the end, it will eventually lead to fleshly efforts.
Kana applied what she learned from the camp to ch. 24. From the camp, she learned about being a shepherd and from this story, she could see how David, as the shepherd, was now passing this mantle over to Solomon.
**We decided to make a bit of an adjustment to changing the Thursday Bible Reading time to 12pm instead of 10am per Kanami’s request.

8/8 Evening Bible Reading

今日は午後7時40分から始まり、歴代誌上22章、23章、24章を読みました。明日は忙しいので、今日は3章を読むことにしました。えみりは、明日のピアノコンサートの受付係の仕事がレビ人の聖なる仕事に似ていること、そして自分の役割を真剣に受け止めるべきことを学びました。えみりは、今週オンラインの夏期講習を終え、3年生の授業に登録したことを共有しました。

あかりは、ダビデが神殿の準備をする時に謙虚だったことを学びました。また、神への愛から物事を行うこともダビデから学びました。今週の出来事として、ヤコブとエステルが昨夜家に来たことを話しました。

ひよりは、神は常に教会で特定の役割を与えてくださり、その役割を誠実な心で果たすことが重要であることを学びました。
また、自分の役割に関して、指示されていないことは何もしないことを学びました。今週の出来事として、えみりは、今週最後の演劇の授業を受けたことを話しました。

ティモシーは22章19節から、神を求め、神に身を捧げれば捧げるほど、神はより近くに来やすくなることを学びました。また、サマーキャンプには参加できないものの、今週は神に集中すべきだとも話しました。今週の活動としては、部屋の掃除をし、読書を終えたこと、そして今日は舞台芸術の交流会に行ったことを話してくれました。

ダビデが神殿を建てるために多くの準備をしたように、神のために質の高いものを現すには忍耐と準備が必要だということを学びました。バスケットボールやウェイトリフティングにも、多くの準備と忍耐が必要だということも思い出しました。

Today, we started at 7:40 pm, and we read 1 Chronicles 22, 23, and 24. We decided to read 3 chapters today, as we’ll be busy tomorrow. Emiri learned that her job tomorrow as the greeter for the piano concert is similar to the sacred work of the Levites and that she should take her role seriously. She shared that she finished her online summer course this week and registered for her junior year classes.

Akari learned that David was humble when he made preparations for the temple. She also learned from David to do things out of love for God. Regarding her week, she shared that James and Esther came to their house last night.

Hiyori learned that God always gives you a specific role in the church and that it is important for her to do her role with a sincere heart.
She also learned to not do anything she wasn’t told to do regarding her role. Regarding her week, she shared that she took her last theater class this week.

Timothy learned from chapter 22, verse 19, that the more you seek God and the more you devote yourself to God, the easier it’ll be for God to come closer to you. He also shared that although he can’t attend the summer camp, he is to focus on God during the week. Regarding his week, he shared that he cleaned his room and finished reading his book. He also shared that he went to a stagecraft bonding today.

I learned that manifesting something of high quality for God requires patience and preparation, as David made a lot of preparations to build the temple. I was also reminded that basketball and weightlifting require a ton of preparation and patience.

8/7 Morning Bible Reading

Passage: 1 Chronicles 21

What We Learned: 
Since it was still fresh in my mind, reading this passage reminded me of what I learned in the Cornelius meeting yesterday. I shared about how I’ve been learning about the difference between human glory and God’s glory. Humans always seek glory for themselves, wanting themselves to look good in front of others, but God’s glory is what Jesus did. Although he was humiliated and suffered, what he did saved the entire world. I shared about how I am currently learning not to seek human glory, especially (currently) during the upcoming events: the piano concert and the camp. I have learned that the key is in motivation, why are you doing what you are doing. For example, during camp, I will be leading some of the outdoor activities, as the leader, my motivation should be to make sure everyone is happy and having a good time. In this way, I will not be focused on myself but on how I can help others.
Kanami learned that it is always important to be humble and be able to acknowledge when you are wrong. David was humble, so right after he sinned, he immediately repented to God, admitting that what he did was wrong. The reason for this is because he had a strong relationship with God, which allowed David to trust him.

7/31 & 8/5 Morning Bible Reading

7/31:

Time: 10:00 – 10:20
Passage: 1 Chronicles 18
What We Learned: 
I want to learn from David’s example of how he dedicated everything to God. Whatever he did, he always did it for God and for his people, that they may live in peace.
Kana learned about the relationship David had with God and how he always trusted God to provide for him.
8/5
Time: 10 – 10:25
Passage: 1 Chronicles 19 – 20
What We Learned: 
We both talked about how in ch. 19, Hanun listened to human words and as a result, his initial judgement was poor as he misunderstood David’s empathy as a way for David to take advantage of him and try to take over his land. From this, I learned how important it is to have the wisdom of God. Because if you don’t, you will not end up making the right decision. If Hanun was to trust David, that could still be a dangerous way of going about because it is not smart to trust people all the time in this world, unfortunately. I kind of have a habit of doing this. Therefore, I learned that the wisdom of God is the only way you can determine properly what the right thing to do is in any scenario.
Our Week: 
Some of the youth gathered together in person for practice at the Narikawa house, so I asked Kana if she did anything fun with them after our practice. She said they just practiced once again, chatted a little, and left. 😄
I shared about my experience for my college’s student orientation, I had a great time!

7/29 Morning Bible Reading

Time: 10:00 – 10:25 am

Passage: 1 Chronicles 16 & 17
What We Learned: 
Since we had just had guitar practice right before this meeting, while reading the first passage, what stood out to me was how David appointed people for specific tasks for praise, he didn’t just have everyone do the same thing. This reminded me of how Masami-san suggested us to have some people play guitars and some people just praise for our camp songs. This made me realize that each person is different, some people are more suited for singing while others may be more suited for playing instruments. I realized that this is how you lead, by being able to see each person’s talent and using that so that they can bring out the best of themselves. I want the Holy Spirit to give me the wisdom to be able to discern these things.
From the second passage, I was reminded that God is the one who provides. Often times, while doing work for the church, I have had the mindset of thinking that I am helping God out. But, God does not need any help. Hoshi is something for our benefit. God is allowing (I don’t really like using that word) us to do it, so that he can bless not just us but all the other people that work may be serving.
Kanami learned about how praise is about thanking God. She was reminded that she should always have that heart to thank God while praising.
Our Week: 
I shared about how I spent my day with Joshua, Timothy, and Seiyu last Friday.

8/2 Evening Bible Reading

今日は歴代誌上20章と21章を読みました。午後8時半から読み始めました。今日は全員が参加しました。えみりは、ダビデの罪がイスラエルに苦しみをもたらしたことを学びました。また、子どもクラブのリーダーとして、神様の戒めに従うべきだと話しました。また、幼い子どもたちが霊的に成長できるよう、どのように助けていくかを考える必要があるとも話しました。

あかりは、ダビデの悔い改めは他の悔い改めと比べて誠実で心からのものだったと学びました。また、悔い改めは自分の行動をより良い方向に変えていくとも話しました。ひよりと一緒にお稲荷さんを作っていることを話しました。

ひよりは、自分の言葉や行動が周りの人に影響を与えることを学びました。子どもクラブで自分がネガティブな態度を取ると、子どもたちにも影響を与え、子どもたちもネガティブな行動や発言をしてしまう可能性があることを例に挙げました。トーマスは、謙虚であること、神様から与えられたものを受け入れ、感謝することの大切さを学びました。

ティモシーは、神がダビデにリーダーとなる方法を教えたいと願っていたこと、そして慈悲と愛の行為としてダビデに三つの選択肢を与えたことを学びました。彼は今週、「Just Mercy（正義の慈悲）」という本を読み続けていることを話しました。私は、最も頼るべきは神であり、他の誰でもないことを学びました。

Today we read 1 Chronicles 20 and 21, and we started at 8:30 pm. Everyone participated today. Emiri learned that David’s sin caused Israel to suffer, and she also shared that when she is a leader for kids clubs, she should follow God’s commands. She also mentioned that she needs to consider ways to help the younger kids grow spiritually.

Akari learned that the way David repented was sincere and from his heart compared to other kinds. She also said that repenting would change your actions for the better. She shared that she was making oinari-sans with Hiyori.

Hiyori learned that your words and actions affect the people around you. She gave an example of how if she’s negative during kids club, that can affect the kids, and they too can become negative in regard to how they act and what they say. Tomas learned about the importance of being humble and accepting the things God gives you and thanking him.

Timothy learned that God wanted to teach David how to be a leader, and God gave three choices to David as an act of mercy and love. Regarding his week, he shared that he continued reading a book called Just Mercy. I learned that your number one source of reliance should be God and not anyone else.

8/1 Evening Bible Reading

昨日はギターの練習の後、歴代誌第一を読みました。午後8時15分頃でした。参加者は、ひより、えみり、あかり、ティモシー、トーマス、そして聖友でした。ひよりは、この世の言葉は神様との距離を縮め、サタンは常に疑いや不信仰などの言葉を使って神様からあなたを引き離そうとしていることを学びました。今週は、歌とギターの練習をしたと話してくれました。また、今週は期末試験を受けたとも話してくれました。

あかりは、世の中には不公平なことがたくさんあるけれど、神様は常に正しく公平なことをなさることを学びました。また、神様の御心を行うことは自信を持つことだとも話してくれました。今週は、公園でピックルボールをしたと話してくれました。エミリさんは、牧師先生、正美先生、ジュンさんなど、神様から遣わされた方々に敬意を払う大切さを改めて学びました。今週の出来事として、今週はテニスの練習があり、ケシの実が芽を出し始めたことを話しました。

ティモシーさんは、5節が印象に残ったこと、歴代誌上19章から愛と共感について学んだことを話しました。今週は、学校で「Just Mercy（慈悲）」という本を読み始めたことを話しました。
トマスさんは特に話すことはありませんでしたが、オハイオについて尋ねたところ、オハイオはロサンゼルスよりも良いと話してくれました。私は、デイビッドさんがハヌンさんに直接会って話していたら、ハヌンさんはデイビッドさんのことをもっとよく理解していただろうと思うので、直接会って話すことの大切さを学びました。私は、数日前にバスケットボールをしていて小指を怪我したが、今は良くなったと話しました。

Yesterday, we read 1 Chronicles after we practiced guitar, so it was around 8:15 pm. The participants were Hiyori, Emiri, Akari, Timothy, Tomas, and Seiyu. Hiyori learned that worldly words create a distance between you and God, and Satan is constantly trying to sway you from God using words of doubt, unbelief, etc. This week, she shared that she practiced singing and playing the guitar. She also shared that she took her finals this week.

Akari learned that there are a lot of unfair things in the world, but God will always do what is right and fair. She also shared that doing God’s will is confidence. This week, she shared that she played pickleball at a park. Emiri was reminded of the importance of being respectful to those sent by God, for example, Pastor, Masami-sensei, and Jun. Regarding her week, she shared that she had tennis practice this week and her poppy seeds started growing.

Timothy shared that verse 5 stood out to him and that from 1 Chronicles 19 he learned about love and empathy. This week, he shared that he started reading a book called Just Mercy for school.
Tomas didn’t have anything to share, but we asked him about Ohio, and he shared that Ohio is better than Los Angeles. I learned about the importance of in-person communication, as I think if David went to talk to Hanun in person, Hanun would have understood him better. I shared that I injured my pinky when playing basketball a few days ago and that it feels better now.

7/27 Evening Bible Reading

今日は午後7時半から聖書朗読を行い、歴代誌上17章と18章を読みました。参加者は、ひより、あかり、えみり、テモテ、そして誠優でした。あかりは、神様がイエス様のように私たちを支えてくださることを学びました。また、神様の道は私たちの道よりも高いので、神様の声に耳を傾けることが大切であることを学びました。今週の出来事として、次の学期の準備としてコーディングの練習をしたことをシェアしました。えみりは、ダビデのように神様に何かを捧げることができることを学びました。時間などをどのように捧げることができるか、どのように神様のために時間を使うことができるかをシェアしました。今週の出来事として、新しい机と棚を作り、ケシの実を植え始めたことをシェアしました。

ひよりは、人生において神様を第一にすることで、神様が困難な時に必要なものを与え、助けてくださることを学びました。神様を第一にすることで、神様は学業の面で助けてくださるとシェアしました。今週の出来事として、ギターの練習をしたことをシェアしました。ティモシーは、10節や25節など、いくつかの聖句が心に残ったと語りました。また、もっと神様と過ごし、父と子のような関係を築きたいとも語りました。神様を賛美することでそれができると彼は言いました。今週の出来事については、昨日のトレーニングで筋肉痛になっていると話してくれました。11節のダビデのように、常に神様に栄光を帰すことの大切さを学びました。また、自分の所有物はすべて神様のものであることを理解することも大切です。

We read the Bible today from 7:30 pm, and we read 1 Chronicles 17 and 18. The participants were Hiyori, Akari, Emiri, Timothy, and Seiyu. Akari learned that God is supportive of you like how he was. She also learned that it is important to listen to God, as his ways are higher than ours. Regarding her week, she shared that she practiced coding to prepare for her upcoming semester. Emiri learned that she can dedicate things to God like how David did. She shared how she can dedicate things like her time and how she can use her time for God.
Regarding her week, she shared that she built a new desk and shelf and that she started planting poppy seeds. Hiyori learned that putting God first in her life will ensure that God will provide for her and help her during tough times. She shared that by putting God first, God can help her with school. Regarding her week, she shared that she practiced guitar. Timothy said that several verses, such as verses 10 and 25, stood out to him. He also shared that he wants to spend more time with God and develop a father-son relationship with him. He said he can do so by praising God. Regarding his week, he shared that his muscles are sore due to yesterday’s workout. I learned that it is important to always give glory back to God like David did in verse 11. It is also important to understand that everything you own is God’s.

Evening Bible Reading 7/24

今日は歴代誌上16章を読みました。参加者は、ひより、えみり、あかり、ティモシー、トーマス、そして誠優でした。ひよりは今日、神様がしてくださった良いことに対して感謝することの大切さについて学びました。ひよりは今週、ギターの練習をしたことと、お母さんの誕生日に家族と韓国料理レストラン「BCD Tofu」に行ったことを話しました。あかりは、神様に感謝できることは常にあること、そして神様に栄光を返すことが大切であることを学びました。
ひよりは今週、お母さんの誕生日にアーモンド、ピーカン、マカダミアナッツなど様々なナッツを使ったナッツタルトを作ったことを話しました。えみりは、友達などに自分と同じ信仰を持つように強制することはできないが、友達を教会に誘うことはできることを学びました。ひよりは今週、チームメイトとテニスの練習をしたことを話しました。ティモシーは、ギターを弾いたり歌ったりするときに、自分のことではなく、神様と神様の栄光について考えることの大切さを学びました。
トマスは、ダビデが心から賛美していたこと、そして自分もそうすべきであることを学びました。また、自分の技術と才能を神様に捧げるべきだとも話しました。私は、ギターを弾き、賛美歌を歌うことを通して神様を賛美することの大切さを学びました。私は個人的にギターを弾くことを楽しんでいないこと、そしてギターを個人的な楽しみのためではなく、神様のために練習したり演奏したりする心構えを持つことが良いことだと伝えました。

Today, we read 1 Chronicles 16, and the participants were Hiyori, Emiri, Akari, Timothy, Tomas, and Seiyu. Hiyori learned today about the importance of thanking God for the good things he did for her. Regarding her week, she shared that she practiced guitar during the week and that she went to a Korean restaurant, BCD Tofu, with her family for her mom’s birthday.

Akari learned that there is always something to thank God for and that it’s important to return glory back to God. Regarding her week, she shared that she made a nut tart consisting of various nuts such as almonds, pecans, and macadamia nuts for her mom’s birthday. Emiri learned that she cannot force other people, such as her friends, to have the same belief as her, but she can invite her friends to church. She shared that this week, she practiced tennis with her teammates.
Timothy learned about the importance of praising God and how it is important that he thinks about God and his glory when playing the guitar and singing, instead of thinking about himself. Tomas learned that David praised from his heart and that he should do that too. He also shared that he is to dedicate his skills and talents to God. I learned about the importance of praising God through playing the guitar and singing praise songs. I shared that I personally don’t enjoy playing the guitar and that it is good to have the mindset of practicing/ playing the guitar for God rather than for personal enjoyment.

7/19/25 Evening Bible Reading

今日は午後7時半から歴代誌上14章と15章を読みました。参加者は、ひより、えみり、あかり、テモテ、トマス、そしてせいゆでした。あかりはダビデが自分の過ちを認め、神に悔い改めたことで謙虚になったことを学びました。また、ダビデから多くのことを学べることに気づきました。えみりは22節から、ケナニヤのように、私たちが自分の才能やスキルを神に捧げることを期待していることを学びました。彼女は、ニュースレターの作成に携わる中で、自分のスキルやスキルを神に捧げることができると話しました。今週の出来事として、サマースクールが昨日終了し、ブレスレット作りなどのブースがたくさんあるミニカーニバルがあったことを話しました。

ひよりは、自分のスキルや才能を神のためにどのように使えるか、神に尋ねることが大切だと話しました。また、日々の生活の中で神の御心について考えることも大切だと話しました。彼女は今週、演劇の授業で中間試験があり、公演の感想文を書くことを課題としていたことを話しました。トマスは、神は私たちが霊的に成長することを望んでおられるので、常に神の助言を受け入れるべきだと学びました。

テモテは26節から、特定の課題について神に尋ねることが大切だと学びました。また、感謝することは尋ねることと同じくらい大切であるため、神に感謝を捧げることも大切だと指摘しました。私は2節から、今の私の立場は神によって与えられていることを学びました。例えば、ジムに行くなど、情熱を注いでいることは、神のおかげで実現できます。また、毎日ジムに通えることを神に感謝することが大切だとも気づきました。

Today, we read 1 Chronicles 14 and 15 from 7:30 pm. The participants were Hiyori, Emiri, Akari, Timothy, Tomas, and Seiyu. Akari learned that David humbled himself as he admitted that he was in the wrong and repented to God. She also noted that she can learn a lot from David. Emiri learned from verse 22 that God expects us to offer our talents and skills to him, just like Kenaniah. She said that she can offer her skills and talents to God when working on the newsletter. Regarding her week, she shared that summer school ended yesterday and that there was a mini carnival that had many booths, such as bracelet making.

Hiyori shared that it is important for her to ask God regarding how she can use her skills/talents for God. She also shared that it is important for her to think about God’s will daily in her life. Regarding her week, she shared that she had a midterm for her theater arts class, which was to write a review on a performance. Tomas learned that he should always take God’s advice, as God wants us to grow spiritually.

Timothy learned from verse 26 that it’s important to ask God regarding certain tasks. He also noted that it is important to give thanks to God, as giving thanks is just as important as asking. I learned from verse 2 that God was the one who put me in the position I’m in today. For example, through him, I’m able to do the things I am passionate about, such as going to the gym. I also noted that it’s important to give thanks to God that I’m able to go to the gym every day.

Morning Bible Reading 7/10, 7/15, and 7/16

7/10

Time: 10:00-10:35am
Passage: 2 Kings 25
What We Learned: 
To me, v.27-30 stuck to me the most. I felt that Evilmerodach freeing Jehoiachin and giving him a seat above kings symbolized how Jesus graciously freed us and gave us seats next to the Father in heaven. V.29 states how Jehoiachin put off his prison garments. To me that represents how I took off my old self and put on Jesus. This reminded me of what I learned in the Cornelius meeting, a couple days before. I learned that the reason Adam did not feel naked in the Garden was because he had spiritual clothes on and he ruled as a king. However, that was taken away after he sinned, but, Jesus won it back for us. By wearing these spiritual clothes, we represent him and his spirit flows through us. And the way his spirit goes out is through our mouths. I talked about how, during the Cornelius meeting, we opened up the passage in Isaiah, where he sees the glory of God trying to go out of the temple. The temple represents our bodies and the entrance is our mouths. Therefore, by becoming aware of the power that my mouth holds, it helps me to be more careful as to what I say.
7/15:
Time: 10:00am – 10:35am
*Since, the first 9 chapters are mostly genealogies, we vaguely skimmed through it and started at ch. 10.
Passage: 1 Chronicles 10 & 11
What We Learned: 
Ch. 10
I learned about seeking guidance from God. From reading about Saul, throughout most of his life, he always took action according to his own calculations and what he thought was best for himself. For example, when Samuel was late for the offering, Saul became panicked bc his army was ready to leave him, so he just offered the sacrifice for himself, instead of trusting God. Or, when he was told by God to kill all the people, he left the best alive. From this, I can see that he did not have a good relationship with God, because if he did, he would know God and trust him to come through. However, since he did not really know God, he thought that he had to do everything himself because God could not. This is something I am currently learning to do more: to develop a relationship with him so that I can learn to trust him and seek guidance from him.
Ch. 11: 
On the other hand, God was with David, as v.9 states, meaning that David always trusted God and did his will. The reason he was able to do that was because he had a relationship with God and so by always talking with him, he knew what God’s will was. Therefore, he did not have to calculate because he knew that God would provide. I also desire to do God’s will and always be with him, currently right now, God has put me in the position to be a leader in the church in multiple areas, and what he has been teaching me right now is to speak my mind more and not back down from others even if they may try to shut me down or go against what I say.
Kanami shared how she believed that there was a reason that this passage, talking about David’s mighty men, was written down in the Bible. She believes that God provided and brought these mighty men together to support David. In the same way, God brought the Davar youth together, therefore, she believes that as God’s family, we should also come together as なかま、and support each other.
7/16
*We decided to have the second Bible reading on Wednesday bc tomorrow, I will be going to an orientation for my college with my parents.
Time: 10-10:16am
Passage: 1 Chronicles 12
What We Learned: 
From this passage, I could see how much God was with David. Since David always stayed close to God, meaning he always trusted in him and did his will, God provided for everything else. This is something I want to be able to do, I want to be able to truly seek God first with no other motive other than wanting to really get to know him. Bc I have come to understand more that when you put God first, he will make everything go right. I have talked about in the past how it’s been difficult sometimes as the youth leader to bring everyone on board with things, but I have learned that instead of me trying to chase after everyone in this way, I can just focus on what God wants me to do and he will bring everyone to me. That’s what I believe was happening here in this chapter, David simply followed God and as a result, God brought all these people under him to support him.

7/17/25 Evening Bible Reading

午後7時半にスタートし、参加者はひより、えみり、あかり、ティモシー、トーマス、そして誠優でした。ひよりは、ダビデが箱を運ぶ際に民を十分に準備しなかったことが、その後の悲劇につながったことを学びました。また、彼女はキャンプの野外活動のいくつかを指導することになるため、自分自身で準備をしておくことが重要だと話しました。活動について神に祈ることで、自分自身で準備できると彼女は言いました。

今週の出来事について、彼女は今日ギターの練習をし、夏期講習は7月に終了すると話しました。えみりは、ウザが箱を運ぶことの重大さを理解していなかったために死んだことを学びました。今週の出来事について、彼女は夏期講習の一つで、スイカに輪ゴムを何本もつけて割れるまで待つというアクティビティに参加したことを共有しました。彼女は、このアクティビティはキャンプのプールアクティビティの一つとして使えるかもしれないと話しました。

あかりは、ウザの死はイスラエル人の考え方の結果であることを学びました。彼女はまた、神が人々に、すべてを神のために聖別し、神が聖なる存在であることを教えるようにと教えようとしていたことを分かち合いました。今週の出来事として、彼女は今日たこ焼き器を使ってタンフルを作ったことを話しました。

トーマスは、神のために何をするにしても、真剣に行うべきだと学びました。また、ボランティア活動の後、無料で寿司をもらったことも話しました。

ティモシーは、人々は自分が良いと思うことをしただけで、神が神と見なす行為はしなかったことを話しました。また、神に近いダビデのような人物にも欠点があり、人々が箱舟を運ぶ行為を祭りのように扱い、それが神を不快にさせたと述べました。このことから、彼は礼拝中に居眠りをやめ、神を敬う必要があることを話しました。

今週の出来事として、彼はギターの練習をしたこと、誕生日に85 Degrees Bakeryのケーキを食べたことを話しました。また、BLEACHを最後まで見終わったことも話しました。してはいけないことをしてはいけないこと、そしてウザがしてはいけないことをしたということを学びました。また、箱舟を安定させる行為自体は悪くなかったものの、ウザの動機はおそらく悪かったため、その結果が生じたとも伝えました。そして、これから行われるピアノコンサートとキャンプに関しては、指示されたことだけを行うことが重要だと伝えました。

We started at 7:30 pm, and the participants were Hiyori, Emiri, Akari, Timothy, Tomas, and Seiyu. Hiyori learned that

David didn’t prepare his people enough when bringing the ark, which led to consequences. She also shared how it is important that she prepare herself for the upcoming camp outdoor activities, as she will be leading some of them. She said she can prepare herself by praying to God about the activities.

Regarding her week, she practiced guitar today, and she also said that her summer classes will end in July. Emiri learned that Uzzah didn’t know the seriousness of bringing the ark, which was why he died. Regarding her week, she shared that in one of her summer classes, she joined an activity where they put a bunch of rubber bands on a watermelon and waited till it cracked open. She shared that this can be one of the camp pool activities.

Akari learned that Uzzah’s death was a result of the Israelites mindset. She also shared that God was trying to teach them to sanctify everything for him and that he is holy. Regarding her week, she shared that she made tanghulu today using a takoyaki pan.

Tomas learned that whatever you do for God, you should do it seriously. He also shared that he got free sushi after his volunteering activity.

Timothy shared that the people did what they thought was good and that they didn’t do what God saw as God. He also mentioned that someone like David, who was close to God, had flaws and that the people treated the act of bringing the ark like a festival, which displeased God. From this, he shared that he needs to stop sleeping during the service and to have respect for God.

Regarding his week, he shared that he practiced guitar during the week and that he had cake from 85 Degrees Bakery for his birthday. He also mentioned that he finished watching Bleach. I learned that you shouldn’t do things you are not supposed to do, and Uzzah did something he wasn’t supposed to do. I also shared that the act of steadying the ark wasn’t bad, but Uzzah’s motivation was most likely bad, which led to consequences. I shared that it is important that I only do things that I am instructed to do regarding the upcoming piano concert and camp.

7/12/25 Evening Bible Reading

今日は歴代誌上11章と12章を読みました。参加者は、あかり、ひより、えみり、トマス、テモテ、そしてせいゆでした。

あかりは、イスラエルの人々がダビデを強く支え、それが彼が王として成功した理由であることを学びました。また、神とその戒めに従ったことでも成功を収めました。彼女は、自分が神の軍隊の一員であり、指導者の戒めに従い、神に忠実であることが自分の仕事の一つであることを話しました。今週は、毎週のチラシ配布時に使うトートバッグを作りました。

ひよりは、今日の章を通して、自分の知識と才能を神のためにのみ用いることを改めて思い起こしました。彼女は今日、姉妹たちとテモテさんと一緒にカリフォルニア州立大学バプテスト校（CSULB）へチラシ配布に行ったことを話しました。

えみりは、イスラエルの人々が全力を尽くしてダビデを支えたように、自分も同じように神を支えるべきであることを学びました。彼女は、もっと多くの友達をピアノコンサートに招待することで、神様をもっと支えられると感じていると話しました。今週の出来事については、昨日は楽しかったこと、そしてユイと一緒に色々なキャンドルの香りを楽しんだことを話してくれました。

トーマスは、神から権威と権力を与えられたダビデが、どのようにして民全員を集めることができたのかが興味深いと思いました。また、昨日の誕生日の行事も楽しかったと話してくれました。

聖書朗読の途中でテモテが返事をしなかったので、彼抜きで朗読を続け、分かち合うことにしました。
私は、イスラエル人がダビデと強い一致を持っていたことが成功の理由であることを学びました。これからのコンサートに向けて一致団結し、できるだけ多くのチラシを配るために協力し合うことが重要だと話しました。

 

Today, we read 1 Chronicles 11 and 12. The participants were Akari, Hiyori, Emiri, Tomas, Timothy, and Seiyu.

Akari learned that the Israelites were very supportive of David, which was why he was successful as a king. He was also successful as he obeyed God and his commands. She shared that she is a part of God’s army, and one of her jobs is to obey commands of the leaders and to be loyal to God. This week she made a tote bag to use during the weekly flyer times.

Hiyori was reminded through today’s chapters to use her knowledge and talents solely for God. She shared that she went to CSULB to pass out flyers today with her sisters and Timothy.

Emiri learned that just as the Israelites supported David to the best of their abilities, she is to support God in the same way. She said she feels like she can support God more by inviting more of her friends to the piano concert. Regarding her week, she shared that she had fun yesterday and she enjoyed smelling different kinds of candles with Yui.

Tomas thought it was interesting how David was able to gather all of his people as God gave him authority and power to rule. He also shared that he enjoyed yesterday’s birthday activities.

Midway through the Bible reading, Timothy wasn’t answering, so we decided to continue the reading and share without him.

I learned that the Israelites had good unity with David, which was why they were successful. I shared that it is important to have unity regarding the upcoming concert and to cooperate with each other to pass out as many flyers as we can.

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