New Year 2026

And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13)

We hope that you have welcomed the New Year in good health. Following the birth of our first grandchild to our eldest son and his wife, our daughter and her husband were also blessed last summer with the long-awaited arrival of a baby. We find ourselves delighting in almost every photo and video of our grandchildren that is sent to us.

Katsunobu has reached his sixtieth birthday. As Doshisha celebrated its 150th anniversary, he traveled both within Japan and abroad in his role as Vice President. Even so, both of us have been deeply comforted and refreshed by the presence of our round-cheeked little grandchild.

We sincerely pray that God’s abundant peace and heavenly blessings may rest upon each and every one of you.

 With warm regards and prayers,

Katsunobu & Yukiyo, Kihara