My Experience in the Lay Minister Preparatory Course

Hi everybody! My name is Lewis Nakao, you probably know me through Facebook or met through a Tenrikyo event like the Tenrikyo Hawaii Convention 2011. I thought I might want to share an experience with you all. I am currently working for the Tenrikyo Church Headquarters in the Overseas Department as a Hinokishin Staff since June of this year and had the opportunity to attend the the Lay Minister Preparatory Course in English.

Tenrikyo Hawaii Convention 2011

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GO ALOHA GO (Kaishow Caravan)

Mr. Kaisho had returned from his trip from Sendai and had a lot to share with us on his experience. Previously, we reported on his mission just before he left. We asked him via email to explain why he went on such a dangerous trip to the areas that were heavily damaged by the recent tsunami. We received a very inspiring story that we hope to share with as many people possible.

TR Goes to the Convention

From May 28th to 30th, the Tenrikyo Hawaii Convention 2011 was held at the Hilton Hawaiian Villages Spa & Resort! The days\’ events and activities include speeches by local English-speaking church ministers and group discussion activities in which participants engaged with each other on personal levels to attain further insight and enhanced experiences. There was also the Luau which was the second evening\’s evening with dinner and fantastic entertaining performances by Big Jay & Riley, Halau Hula O\’Ku\’upuailima (a hula dance group), Yoki Daiko, and Layla Harrington, a Australian professional singer.

Keigo Morishita Part 5 – “I Want Them to Feel It in Their Bones”

This is the final part of five in a translated interview article between the Arakitoryo newsletter and America’s Pioneer of Tenrikyo, Keigo Morishita. Please the previous posts, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4, if you missed them! This part in the series covers Morishita\’s thoughts and advice in doing missionary work in the United States.

Kaishow Caravan to Sendai Begins

A Tenrikyo follower in Hawaii, Tomohito \”Kaishow\” Kaisho, had decided that he wanted to help those in Sendai. Friends from the Stamina Ramen shop in Tenri City planned to go to Sendai and cook and serve 2,000 bowls of Stamina Ramen for the people in Sendai. As he explained, \”We\’ll just drive around and when we see people, we\’ll stop, play music, and cook ramen.\” He will be departing tomorrow.

Keigo Morishita Part 4 – “New York”

This is Part 4 of a 5-part series on in interview with the Arakitoryo newsletter and America’s Pioneer of Tenrikyo, Keigo Morishita. Please check back on Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 if you missed them. On this part, Keigo Morishita explains on his missionary work in New York and the construction of the New York Center\’s new Shinden (sanctuary).

Keigo Morishita Part 3 – “To the Far Ends of the Earth”

This is Part 3 of a 5-part series on in interview with the Arakitoryo newsletter and America’s Pioneer of Tenrikyo, Keigo Morishita. Please check back on Part 1 and Part 2 if you missed them. On this part, Keigo Morishita explains on his first move to the United States and the establishment of Brotherhood Church.

Keigo Morishita Part 2 – “You’re a Good Man”

When I was running the bar in Kobe, I was married to my first wife. She was the daughter of a woman who owned a nearby coffee shop. Business went well and we were blessed with two children. I was also rolling in the dough. However, our relationship was starting to sour.

My mother-in-law invited me to go to Jiba during such a time. She was already a believer by then. She told me: \”Morishita-san, you’re a good man. I’m so sorry my daughter is so willful. Won’t you come to Yamato with me? It will make you feel better.\”