Today's Verse
Each of you, after pondering over the body, resolve the mind and lean on God.
The thoughts of God about all matters are profound, but you close to Me are unaware of this. (IV:42-44)
Construction for the Westward Expansion of the Sanctuary Precincts Begins
On June 25, a prayer service followed by earth-carrying hinokishin was conducted at Church Headquarters to commence the construction for the “westward expansion of the Sanctuary precincts”–one of two major construction projects planned by Church Headquarters in anticipation of the 120th Anniversary of Oyasama. Despite menacing rain clouds that had…
May Monthly Service Joyfully Performed
The May Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed in the Main Sanctuary on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. At nine o’clock in the morning, the Shinbashira, accompanied by other Service performers, worshiped at the Foundress’ Sanctuary and the Memorial Hall before proceeding to the Main Sanctuary, where…
New Head Ministers Assemble at the Home of the Parent to Reaffirm Their Commitment
Some 250 church head ministers appointed between last October and May this year, as well as their spouses, assembled at the Home of the Parent on May 27 and 28 for the Meeting for Newly Appointed Church Head Ministers. The biannual meeting, held in spring and autumn, provides new head…
Five Tenrikyo Welfare Federations Hold Joint Convention at the Home of the Parent
About three hundred followers assembled on May 25 at the Home of the Parent for a joint convention of five Tenrikyo welfare federations for prison chaplains, juvenile probation officers, foster parents, social welfare facilities, and child welfare commissioners. The convention began with a moment of worship, which was followed by…
Pep Rally for the 50th Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba Draws 1,400 Association Leaders
The Boys and Girls Association Headquarters held a pep rally on May 26 for the 50th Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba, which is scheduled to begin on July 26 and last 10 days under the theme: “Gratitude, Joy, Hinokishin.” The rally, held at the Home of the Parent, drew 1,400 association…
Followers Engage in Hinokishin Around the World
This year’s Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day was observed on May 18 at about 2,000 locations throughout Japan. It was also conducted at scores of locations in overseas countries on a variety of days, mostly in May. Many of the participants brought their children with them in order to implement this year’s…