FSY 2024 Coming This Summer! Save the Dates: June 17 to 22

Asia North Area's (English speaking) For the Strength of Youth (FSY) Conference will be held this summer!

Please talk to your local Youth leaders for details such as location, registration, cost, etc.

Below is a message from the session directors, Brother and Sister Browne:

“We are so grateful to be part of FSY this coming year! FSY is designed to help and uplift you no matter where you are on your spiritual journey. You will make eternal friends, strengthen your testimony of Christ, and leave with unforgettable memories. We know that the Lord sees you, He knows you by name, He knows what you need, He loves you eternally, and He will always be there for you when you call on Him. You are not alone!”

Please find the official Facebook page below:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1077131903613824

We hope all eligible youth consider attending FSY. All youth who attend pledge to follow the principles found in the For the Strength of Youth guide. Those who attend will have the opportunity to strengthen their testimony, meet many new friends, and develop a better relationship with Jesus Christ.

For Young Single Adults/Single Adults, 19-40 years old, who are interested in serving as FSY counselors, and have a current temple recommend, please contact your Stake or District President.

Orphan Graduate Care Package Humanitarian Project on March 9 @ 9:30am

In March there will be a humanitarian service project for the youth in which we will prepare care packages for 23 orphans who will be graduating from children’s homes and preparing to live on their own. Each package will contain hygiene & cleaning supplies, housewares (ie. plates, utensils, cookware, towels), food, and a card. In addition, we will be preparing goody bags and cards for future humanitarian projects.

Below are the details:

Date: March 9th

Time: 9:30 - 11:30 followed by  lunch from 11:30 -12:30 (or finish) 

Location: Temple Annex Building

Participants: Youth from both the Tokyo South Stake (Kanto Plains only) and the Tokyo Japanese Stake.

Fill out the sign-up form here!

In addition, there will be two General Authorities joining us: Brothers Mark L.Pace, Sunday School General President, and Brad Wilcox, 1st Councilor in Young Men General Presidency.

There will also be a Youth Fireside on Sunday, March 10th at 7pm which will be broadcast via Zoom.

Nationwide Youth and Parents Devotional on March 10 @ 5pm

On March 10, there will be a nationwide youth and parents devotional given by President Mark L. Pace, Sunday School General President, and President Bradley R. Wilcox, 1st Counselor in the Young Men General Presidency. Below are the details:

Who’s Invited: All youth and parents

Date/Time: Sunday, March 10 @ 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Location: Tokyo Temple Annex. For those who are unable to come, online viewing will also be available (see https://jp.churchofjesuschrist.org/202403-Youth-Devo)

This is a great opportunity to hear from some of our leaders and be spiritually strengthened!

Three-Year Degrees Now Available Through BYU Pathway

The Church recently announced that three-year degrees will be available through the BYU Pathway program beginning in April 2024.

The Asia North Area Presidency invites any and all “looking to improve their faith, English skills, and self-reliance” to consider taking an online degree. Details can be found at byupathway.org/degree-in-three.

Information on available degrees can be found below:

Applied Business Management

Information Technology

Applied Health

Professional Studies

Communication

Software Development

Family and Human Services

You may also be eligible for the Heber J. Grant tuition discount, which gives a 10% to 50% discount on tuition depending on availability and students’ needs. Those who’ve returned from a full-time mission in the last five years receive an additional 25% discount.

We encourage you to prayerfully how this opportunity may bless you.

November Is Stake Temple Month!

November Stake Temple Month Invitation

The Stake Council has designated November as our stake's temple month. We invite youth (proxy baptisms at Youth Conference) and adults to prepare for, plan, and receive ordinances in a temple during the month of November.

We testify that we will be blessed as individuals, families, a ward/branch and as a stake for our efforts to receive temple ordinances for "uniting families for eternity" on both sides of the veil.

Recording of August 18 Family History Fireside with Elder Yamashita

On August 18, we were able to hold the below meeting with Elder Yamashita.
It was a wonderful, spiritual and Spirit-filled meeting.

The link and password to the recording are as follows. (English translation available.)
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/VysoSxT4g6FNvRW78OiicLygY7f1A766nj3-ANTuJVSQW171nLaGfyhbJWoFiN_V.gMihTr10LvTzzlUG
Password: WY35%c?1

We apologize that only 100 people were able to attend the Zoom meeting due to a technical difficulty although it was planned to allow 500 people.