This is JELCW Newsletter Staff
Braille NL / Megumi Ando

The former proofreader, Ms. C, helped me not
only with proofreading but also with translation
several times.
Helping hands are always
welcome. Thank you. (Hiyoshi)

As I wanted to respond torequests to read the Bible
study in braille, I begantranscribing the newsletterand the inserted Bible studyin braille. Although I am amember of a crossdenominational group ofblind Christians, I am not so good at braille.
Because I understand the happiness of finding
both prints and braille for your companion orfamily member, I hope to cherish the blessing ofreading together and sharing. (Kengun)

English NL Layout editor / Masako Omaki
It has been 54 years since I was
baptized at Yukigaya Church but I
am not sure whether my faith has
grown. I thank God that He uses
someone like me. Now I am
retired and I think I am ready totake part in the churchwomen’s
work using my past experiences and time.
Everything is within the plan of the Lord.
(Yukigaya)

Voice NL / Teruko Kurahara
I have been working toread aloud the newsletter forseveral years. The practiceis called sound-translation,
because the letters arechanged into voice. What is
important is to read names
correctly; places’ or person’s
names and proper nouns. Meanwhile photos
and illustrations that have no words are difficult
to handle. I use my personal computer forrecording onto CDs. Normally I read four times,including preparation. I wish that JELCW’s
activities are known as a result of the voicerecording. (Goshi)

JELCW Secretary / Yukiko Tomisato
I joined the secretariat in themidterm of the 17th Board. I
appreciate the leadership of the pastand present board members and thesecretariat committee members, aswell as the support of all JELCWmembers and fellow workers in theoffice. I thank all of you. (Musashino)

JELCW Secretary / Ayumi Nakahara
I now have worked for five years
at JELCW office. When I don’tcome to the office, I am busy
looking after my three children allday. At work, I am graduallylearning my job thanks to theguidance of Ms. Tomisato.
Looking ahead to the GM andRally in June next year, I will strive to support
the board members. (Den’en-chofu)

English NL / Nobuko Akita
I have been involved in
English NL since 2009.
Making English NL isteamwork
oftheCommunications officer, thetranslator, the proofreader,and the editor. When I first
asked for a ‘native check,’Rev. B took it on willingly saying, “I am notnative, though.” I assume he was born in Japan.

11Obituary+ Ms. Hilda Ushimaru
June 6, 2014 (at 82)
Ms. Ushimaru served as a missionary at
Ikebukuro (1962 – 1987) and Itabashi (1991 –1995) congregations.

+ Rev. Yutaka Toda
March 18, 2014 (at 81)
Pastor Toda served as pastor of Yaizu Church inthe Tokai District (now Yaizu Chapel of JELC
Eiko Church) from 1963 to 1977.
He also ministered in the Florida (1977 - 1980)
and California (1980 - 1984) dioceses of theAELC.
He finally served as a pastor at Fukkatsu Church(1984 – 2012)

Please accept our sincere condolences. Maythe Lord comfort their bereaved families.

╍╍ ╍╍ ╍╍ ╍╍ ╍╍ ╍╍ ╍╍ ╍╍ ╍╍ ╍╍ ╍╍ ╍╍ ╍╍ ╍╍ ╍╍ ╍╍ ╍╍ ╍╍ ╍╍ ╍╍ ╍╍ ╍╍ ╍╍ ╍╍ ╍╍ ╍╍ ╍╍Announcement from JELCWJLER Support
Price Changed for Woven Sandals
The sale of hanging dolls and woven sandals, goods made by the residents in the temporary housing, iswell accepted and JELCW continue to take orders and reorders. Thank you for your cooperation.
The T-shirts you have donated is used to make the sole beneath the arch of foot. It is finished withcolorful cloth. They feel nice to wear. Currently, it requires more than a month from order toshipment.
The hanging dolls are carefully hand-made. They are good to send as souvenirs overseas.
The makers of the woven sandals are asking to raise the price as follows (tax included);Size M: 1,800 yen
Size L : 2,000 yen
The revised price is the original requested price. However, they were afraid if they priced them toohigh, they would not get any customers. The product quality is assured as they check every piece
before shipment. The new price includes the shipping charges. We hope this may facilitate individualorders.

NCC World Day of Prayer Donation

Postscript

Shuko-gakuen, a social welfare corporation, hasreceived 300,000 yen out from the 2014 WorldDay of Prayer donation. We announce thiswith gratitude.
Next year, we will remember and pray for theBahamas.
As to the donation recipient,
JELCW has nominated ‘Only-One,’ a facility inTokai District, and the publication of theLWF/WICAS pamphlet on gender.

The date and venue of the GM&R 2015 have atlast been decided and the vision is coming
together. Please pray that many of us can see
one another in Tokyo and for its preparations.
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