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What is Central Conference?
Now in its eighth time around, CC is a Christian retreat held by JCFN and volunteers from the Mid-Western states with focus on growth, encouragement and networking of Japanese-speaking Christians. Every year, there are many attendees of all ages travel-even from states South and East beyond the Midwest-to gather for this event. Beyond the Japanese speakers, we greatly welcome English speakers, providing simultaneous interpretation. We also provide childcare during each session for young children.
WILL-The Path That We Walk
Within our selfish nature, making the right and best choices is never easy. We get confused, tired, and even face doubts, when our lives battle our ever-changing thoughts and desires. The Bible, however, redirects us within the “Will of God” which spans beyond our personal wants and likes. Join us at CC10 to understand, accept and seek such divine will of God.
“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will.” (Romans 12:2)
When: May 29th (Sat) through 31st (Mon) (Memorial Day Weekend)
Where: Judson University (Map)
1151 N. State St, Elgin, IL 60123-1498
Phone: 847-695-2500
Main Speaker: Rev. Tetsuya Fukusaku (Vancouver Japanese Gospel Church)
Rev. Fukusaku was born in Kanagawa, Japan. He came to Christ when he was working for the Japanese Consulate in Chicago, and he was baptized in August of 1988. He went to Tokyo Christian Theological Seminary from 1994 to 1997 and received M.Div. He served Karuizawa Christian Church as a pastor from 1997 to 2001. In 2000, at a retreat hosted by the Japan Evangelical Alliance Church, he was asked by the board of directors to move to Vancouver, Canada. He was surprised at the news at first, but God has placed in his heart a burden for Japanese Christians living overseas. He moved to Canada in 2001, and he has been pastoring at Vancouver Japanese Gospel Church ever since. Obeying the command in Matthew 28:19-20, he has been ministering to win the souls of Japanese for Christ. He is a father of three boys and one girl, and he enjoys working out as well as drinking coffee at Starbucks with his wife, Mari.
Special Guest: Dr. Sachi Nakamura (Ph.D. in Psychology, Translator)
Dr. Nakamura will be charge of "Christian Marriage" workshop. Born in Kanagawa, Japan. Dr. Nakamura became Christian when she was 14 and was baptized 4 years later. She came to the United States to study when she was 21, and she earned a doctoral degree in Psychology from Princeton University. Currently, she works as a translator, and her translated work has been appreciated by many Japanese Christians ever since they were published. She is a mother of one boy and three girls, and she enjoys writing.
About the program...
At this year’s CC, there will be biblical messages, worship and a skit during the Main Sessions. We have prepared many fun programming activities including bible studies where we will savor the Scriptures in depth, small group meetings in which we can share our blessings with a smaller group of people, a special program outdoors, and a workshop on Biblical marriage.
29th（Saturday）
1:00 – 3:00 Registration
4:00 – 6:00 Main Session 1
6:00 – 7:30 Dinner
7:30 – 9:00 Small Group & Bible Study
30th（Sunday）
7:00 – 8:00 Early-morning Prayer Meeting
8:00 – 9:30 Breakfast
10:00 – 12:00 Sunday Service
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 5:00 Special Program (Workshops & Outdoors)
5:00 – 6:30 Dinner
7:00 – 9:00 Main Session 2
9:00 – 9:45 Small Group
31st（Monday）
7:00 – 8:00 Early-morning Prayer Meeting
8:00 – 9:00 Breakfast
9:30 – 11:30 Main Session 3
1:00 Dismissal
What to Bring:
Your Bible, writing utensils, toiletries, change of clothes, etc. Sheets and other beddings will be supplied by the facility.
Location: Judson University (Map)
1151 N. State St, Elgin, IL 60123-1498
Phone: 847-695-2500
Judson University is a Baptist Christian college located 40 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, which is about a 30-minute drive from the O’Hare Airport. The campus is in a wonderful environment surrounded by nature with creeks and woods. Lindner Center, the lodging facility, is a very comfortable place to stay too, as it used to be a hotel before.
Directions:
＜By Airplane＞
Please arrive at O’Hare International (ORD) Airport. We will provide transportation from ORD to the conference location for a fee (a one-way $5), so if you need a ride please indicate that on your application form, or email us at centralconference[at]gmail.com by May 15th to make arrangements.
CC’10 will open its doors at 1 PM on May 29th (with the actual programming starting at 4 PM), and end in dismissal at 1 PM on the 31st, so please schedule your flights so that you will arrive by 1 PM at O’Hare Airport on the 29th, and depart from O’Hare Airport after 3 PM on the 31st.
＜By Car＞ (Map)
* From the East, take I 90 headed West toward Rockford and exit at 31S, turning left onto West River Road and right into the campus at the International Flags entrance.
* From the West, take I 90 headed East toward Chicago and exit at 31S, turning left onto West River Road and right into the campus at the International Flags entrance.
* From the South, take 31N and turn right onto West River Road and right again into the campus at the International Flags entrance.
* From the North, take 31S and turn left onto West River Road and right into the campus at the International Flags entrance.
＜By Metra＞
Estimated duration between Chicago Union Station to Elgin Station (Closest Metra stop to Judson University), is approximately 70 minutes.
If pick-up and drop-offs are needed to and from Elgin Station, please indicate this on your application form, or e-mail us at centralconference@gmail.com by May 15th to make necessary arrangements.
From Chicago to Elgin (29th, Sat) the following trains are recommended:
- Train #2070 (10:30am departure from Chicago)
- Train #2709 (12:30pm departure from Chicago).
Please also refer to the Milwaukee District/West Line on Metra Time Table for further details.
Participation Fee (meals and lodging included):
General $150 (Early-Bird Rate $140)
Married Couples $125 per person (Early-Bird Rate $115)
Students $120 (Early-Bird Rate $110)
* The above amount includes the $20 registration fee. Please pay the difference at the conference.
* If you can only attend partially, or if you would like to bring your children, please ask us about rates.
* If you need financial assistance (scholarship), please let us know.
Early bird rate is available until April 24th!
Deadline for registration: May 15th (Saturday)
How to send the registration form
＊Registration via the website:
1. Go to this site and download the registration form.
2. After filling it out, send it to centralconference.reg[at]gmail.com.
3. Then go to CC Online Pay and pay for the registration fee (20$) according to the instruction.
4. As soon as we confirm your payment, we will send a confirmation email to you. If you do not receive anything for three days after you pay the fee, please let us know.
＊Registration by mail:
Fill out the registration form and enclose a check for your payment (20$).
Please make checks payable to: JCFN
Send your registration materials to:
Masaru Watanabe
5s070 Pebblewood Ln. F4
Naperville, IL 60563
Contact information
www.central.jcfn.org
centralconference[at]gmail.com
Phone: 847-722-1982 (Watanabe)
