Box of Love

Boxes of Love are Due no later than THURSDAY, December 4th Box of Love Update... I've updated and posted new pics on the blogspot.  Our evening at Urama was very sweet.  There were 6 children and one baby on the way, due next week.  Rika and her daughter Mia along with Junko did a skit and shared the story of Christmas and Jesus birth then Rika and Junko sang a couple of songs in Japanese titled "You are Special" and "You were created to be Loved".  A few mom's were quite moved by them.  Please pray for this location and the mom's and children there as they need so much encouragement.  Thanks again for those of you who prepared boxes for them on such short notice and did such a wonderful job.  Thanks so much for your loving support for this outreach ministry, what a blessing it is to the children and to their mom's. Remember to go to www.boxofloveokinawa.blogspot.com and see what God is doing with this ministry. Shirley Smith

 

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Hawaii Mission Team @ Koza Tonight

Tonight, the mission team from Hawaii will be sharing with us at Koza.  Come out and show your support and be blessed by what God is doing in their lives and culture.

There will be testimonies, music, and of course...hula!!!!  This should be a real treat.

When:  TONIGHT
Where:  Koza Baptist Church
Time:  6 pm - 7 pm

If you have any questions, please call the church at 937-5036.

In Christ,
Britt

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Love & Respect Weekend

Love and Respect Weekend
October 17 - 18

Register On-Line or at the Registration Table on Sunday.

Cost:  $30 per couple
(Books, Breaks, & Breakfast)

Childcare:  $6 per child
(Limit to the first 50 children)

For more Information and to Register On-line: CLICK HERE.

Testimonials

A husband says, "We were so impressed with the conference. The thing that impressed me the most was learning how men and women are wired differently. It is easier to understand what (my wife)is trying to get across to me. (My wife) and I will be celebrating our 33rd Anniversary... and I still came away knowing that I have a lot to learn and need to do my share to help minimize our crazy cycles.  I WAS IMPRESSED!!!!"

A wife writes about her husband. "(My husband)has always been a very quiet man - not one for displays of emotion. We are as different as any two people could be in that area. But, I see something so different in him as a result of this conference. He is as enthusiastic and excited as I have ever seen him."

After 6 years of marriage, a couple was headed for divorce but came to the Love and Respect Conference. Then, a year later they came back to a second conference. The last 12 months had been the best of their whole married life!

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

FRIDAY
5:15 pm - 6:45 pm:  Registration
6:45 pm - 7:00 pm:  Welcome
7:00 pm - 8:25 pm:  Session One:  The Crazy Cycle
8:25 pm - 8:40 pm:  Break
8:40 pm - 10:00 pm:  Session Two:  The Energizing Cycle Part I

SATURDAY
8:15 am - 9:00 am:  Continental Breakfast
9:00 am - 10:25 am: Session Three: The Energizing Cycle Part II
10:25 am - 10:50 am:  Break
10:50 am - 12:00 pm:  Session Four:  Practical Application
12:00 pm - 12:10 pm:  Stand Up Break
12:10 pm - 1:30 pm:  Session Five:  The Reward Cycle

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Men's Encounter

Change of Plans,

Due to the change of the typhoon's direction, the Men's Encounter will meet as previously scheduled. We will follow the usual typhoon procedures if the climate changes once again.

Typhoon Procedures: www.kozabaptistchurch.org/Typhoon.html

Men's Encounter
Friday, September 12th
1900

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Typhoon Information

Hello Koza,

We are having our first storm of the season.
Below is the link to our Typhoon Procedures.
http://www.kozabaptistchurch.org/Typhoon.html

Cancellations for this week.
     Men's Encounter (Friday, Sept 12)
     Financial Peace Seminar (Saturday, Sept 13)
             - This will be rescheduled at a later date.

Your Staff @ Koza


 

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ESL TRAINING (22 AUG)

ESL Training

Friday, August 22nd

9:30am - 11:30am

Childcare will be provided

 

English as a Second Language is a great ministry to our community.  It gives Koza Baptist Church an opportunity to impact our Okinawan community for Christ.  Each year we see many of the individuals from the community come to Koza in order to learn english.

This year we are expecting even more participation. 
Efforts are being made to promote this ministry to our new community, Noborikawa. 

In order to be effective, we need more ESL Teachers.
You do not have to speak Japanese to teach English.
We are looking for individuals who are desiring to reach the Okinawan community.  You will be provided with all the materials and training.  If you speak English, you qualify to teach English in this ministry.

ESL takes place each week on Mondays at 9:30am - 12:00noon.

If you are interested in attending the training or teaching in ESL,
please contact Julie Morrison
themorrisons@morrisongang.com or 098-926-1338

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KOZA UPDATE

Koza Update

Wednesday Schedule Resumes (August 13th at 6:00pm)
    - Koza Kids Music
    - Student Gathering
    - Worship:  "Fork in the Road"
    - Worship Choir Rehearsal

Reimers Arrive on Island (August 14th at 8:30pm)
    - Will be arriving from Narita.

Men's Encounter (August 15th at 7:00pm)
    - Topic:  "The Warrior's Cause"

Welcome Fellowship for Reimers (August 17th at 5:00pm)
    - Come and help us welcome the Reimer family.
    - Bring a dish to share with others.

MOPS Open House (August 19th at 9:00am)
    - Mother's of Preschoolers

Men's Fellowship Breakfast (August 23rd at 7:30am)
    - A full breakfast will be served along with a devotion and prayer.

AWANA Begins (August 27th at 5:45pm)
    - Register at the table in the foyer this Sunday.
    - See Ed & Kathy Holloway to become an AWANA leader.

Mission Team Meeting (August 28th at 7:00pm)
    - Mission Opportunities in Okinawa & Asia.

Discovering Koza (August 31st at 12:30pm)
    - Interested in learning more about Koza and its ministry?
    - If you have been considering becoming a part of Koza or have
       already made the step you are invited to come.
    - Childcare and lunch will be provided for those who reserve a  
       spot.  Contact tim@kozabaptistchurch.org and give us the
       number of people and how many will need childcare and
       their ages.

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PRESCHOOL CARE

Preschool Needs Continue to Grow

The Lord is truly blessing our fellowship by bringing new families our way.  What a privilege it is to meet and minister to these new families.  Along with the privilege is the responsibility to provide a caring environment for their children.  We have a growing need in our Preschool Department and we are looking for Volunteers. 

Description:
1.  Provide Childcare and Teaching for Babies through 4 year olds.
2.  Give 1 Sunday a month to help care for those youngest in our congregation.

Requirements
1.  Be a regular attender or member of Koza.
2.  Have an interview with the Preschool Directors.
2.  Desire to provide a caring environment for the Preschoolers
3.  Desire to minister to the families that God is bringing our way.

Needs each Week
     Babies:  3-4 adults
     Intermediates:  2 adults
     Ones:  2-3 adults
     Twos:  3-4 adults
     Threes:  3 adults
      Fours:  4 adults

If you are willing to serve, don't hesitate.
This is a great opportunity to serve those who God sends our way.

Contact:
     Alycia Rega             (622-8337)          - alycianrega@hotmail.com
     Melissa Cottrell      (622-5380)          - sm_mj_cottrell@hotmail.com

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Baby Shower (12 July) at 2:00pm

Koza Ladies,

We want to remind you about the Baby Shower this Saturday.

Baby Shower for Jamie Wilkerson & Jen Bunnel

This Saturday (12 JULY) at 2:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.

* If you are attending, please RSVP Alycia Rega or Paula Durand.

Alycia's e-mail:  alycianrega@hotmail.com

Paula's e-mail:  oorah2012@yahoo.com

Hope to See You There,

Alycia & Paula

Hail & Farewell (Sunday, April 20th at 5pm)

Hail & Farewell

Dear Koza Members,

 

We will be having our quarterly "Hail & Farewell" this Sunday night at 5:00pm.  

Come and bring a covered dish to share during the time of fellowship.

 

We hope to see you there!

 

Hail & Farewell (Sunday, April 20 at 5PM)

Hail & Farewell Dear Koza Members, We will be having our quarterly "Hail & Farewell" this Sunday night at 5:00pm.  Come and bring a covered dish to share during the time of fellowship. We hope to see you there!

Reception for Mitsuko

In Recognition of

45 Years of Faithful Service

to Koza Baptist Church

and the Care of Children on Okinawa

You are Invited to a Celebration in Honor of

Mitsuko Nakane 

Butler O' Club

 April 3, 2008

6:00 - 8:30 pm

Buffet Served

$20 / 2,000 Yen

RSVP on March 9, and 16th

Please prayerfully consider a love offering

Childcare for Koza members offered by Youth for donation. Children ages 0-11.

Baby Shower (8 MARCH @ 11:30am)

Baby Shower for Tori Tingler

Koza Baptist Church

Saturday, March 8^th at 11:30am

 

 

Baby Shower

Koza Update

Koza Family,

 

Due to the lock down, we have made a few changes to our schedule.

 

NO AWANA’s on Wednesday Night (20 FEB)

NO Women By Grace on Thursday (21 FEB)

 

WE WILL HAVE WORSHIP ON SUNDAY!

Come join us for worship, fellowship and the Chili cook-off after the 11:00am service.

If you worship in the 9:00am service you are invited back at 12:30am for the chili.

 

Use this lock down time as an opportunity to pray for spiritual renewal and awakening among the American & Okinawan communities.

 

 

Be in Prayer for Your Neighbors,

Koza Staff

 

Appreciation Party

Nakamoto Kogyo

Construction

 

APPRECIATION PARTY

 

THIS MONDAY -11 FEB – 5PM

 

Whom it may concern,

You are cordially invited to join us for an appreciation party.   Since we started construction of the Koza Baptist Church

last October, the work has gone smoothly and has progressed without any accident or casualty. We want to show our thanks to

everyone involved in the construction of the church. By the end of February, the concrete work on the building will be almost completed. Then the construction work will change to the steel framing, the roofing, the interior framing and finishing, and the exterior work.  We are very grateful to the members of the Koza Baptist Church, and to our workers who worked so hard. Also we would like to foster closer relationships with our new workers. We are planning to have the Appreciation Party on Feb. 11th ( Monday) at 5pm. It will be held at the Koza Baptist Church construction site.

 

 

 

Future Senior Pastor

Koza Baptist Church calls John Reimer as the future Senior Pastor.

He will begin serving in September, 2008.

 

Vote Results for New Pastor

 

Yes      = 134

No        = 1

 

 

 

 

 

Supper Clubs

Supper Clubs

 

If you and your family would like to be a part of the 2008 “Supper Clubs”, please contact Tim Smith at tim@kozabaptistchurch.org.  Each group will meet together once a month for supper and fellowship.   This will be a great way to get to know other families within the church.