<Chiba>
- Population: 6,001,032
- Towns/villages with no church: 29
- Churches: person: 1:18,240
- Average worship attendance: 33
Chiba is located next to Tokyo and Narita International Airport is actually in this prefecture. The percent of farm land in Chiba ranks third in the nation and it also functions as a major hub for heavy and chemical industries. Narita Fudo Shrine is famous for its New Year’s worship and attracts many people every year. Protestant ministry started in Chiba in 1873, when one of the first Protestant missionaries to Japan held meetings in Yokaichiba.
November 21: Four TV programs share the gospel each week. Pray that many who are seeking help will tune in and receive God’s salvation.
November 22: The ministries at the HiBA (High school Born Againers) camp and the Agape no Sato. Ask the Lord to raise up more retreat and camp centers here that would also effectively minister to the millions in Tokyo.
November 23: Tokyo Christian Gakuen at Inzai is making a significant contribution to the evangelical movement by training believers for ministry. It is made up of Tokyo Christian University (160), Tokyo Christian Theological School (44), and Kyoritsu Christian Research Center (25).
November 24: Kujukuri Home Hospital with 189 beds providing clinical services, a nursing home and rehabilitation facilities. Pray that many will see Jesus in the loving ministry of each person working here.
November 25: A variety of ministries are reaching out to those who have been involved in prostitution, to needy women and children and the mentally disabled. Pray that all will clearly demonstrate God’s love.
November 26: Sanbu (20,176) is the largest of the 29 towns and villages in Chiba with no churches. Since population will continue its rapid increase, aggressive church planting is needed.
*All information and prayer requests taken from “Operation Japan -Prayer Guide- Third Edition” -Japan Evangelical Missionary Association, 2005. To purchase a copy of “Operation Japan” book or the Interactive CD version, go to:http://www.jema.org/joomla15/index.php?option=com_banners&task=click&bid=10.