by David | Oct 29, 2019 | Diary, Updates
I am so looking forward to my first visit to Japan, to sing and watch some rugby in October.
I’m being very kindly hosted by Lauri Palmu, a good friend of many Finnish friends of ours in Kobe, the home of wagyu beef and Dan Carter! See what I did there?!
Text on the church Facebook page translation:
This is looking forward to it!
On October 16th, Mr. Morris will be coming from New Zealand and will have a concert!
Nice voice and guitar.
Welcome to many !
28-31 October
Continuing my tour around Japan with my life-long German friend Gerd and his family and my last day with host Lauri.
Takayama mountains in Gifu west of Tokyo.
Known as a Ski area, maple leaves are in colour in late Oct, autumn.
Kanazawa on west coast – spared WW2 bombing.
Nagoya – serve Norwegian mission family in school and pre-school work.
Friday 1 November
Last day with host Lauri.
Saturday 2 November
Travel to Tokyo and possibly attend rugby final in the evening in Yokohama.
Sunday 3 November
Open in Tokyo area.
Monday 4 November
The kiwi flies home… Departing from Tokyo to NZ.
by David | Oct 22, 2019 | Diary, Updates
I am so looking forward to my first visit to Japan, to sing and watch some rugby in October.
I’m being very kindly hosted by Lauri Palmu, a good friend of many Finnish friends of ours in Kobe, the home of wagyu beef and Dan Carter! See what I did there?!
Text on the church Facebook page translation:
This is looking forward to it!
On October 16th, Mr. Morris will be coming from New Zealand and will have a concert!
Nice voice and guitar.
Welcome to many !
21-25 October
Tour with my life-long German friend Gerd and his family.
Travel back to Tokyo area
Saturday 26 October
Yokohama Evening Semi final – NZ vs England
Sunday 27 October
Possibly sing again at Grace City Church Tokyo 2pm service, TBC.
Then attend quarterfinal evening (South Africa v Wales game)
by David | Oct 14, 2019 | Diary, Updates
I am so looking forward to my first visit to Japan, to sing and watch some rugby in October.
I’m being very kindly hosted by Lauri Palmu, a good friend of many Finnish friends of ours in Kobe, the home of wagyu beef and Dan Carter! See what I did there?!
Text on the church Facebook page translation:
This is looking forward to it!
On October 16th, Mr. Morris will be coming from New Zealand and will have a concert!
Nice voice and guitar.
Welcome to many !
Wednesday 16 October
Evening solo concert at host Lauri church near Kobe. The concert details are on the Facebook advert. We have translated 3 of our songs to Japanese, so guests can follow the meaning on the screen.
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‘Stolen Years’ (Joel 2) was originally dedicated to the Christchurch earthquakes and the Japanese Tsunami, latterly to mate Martin Crowe
Thursday 17 October
Hiroshima – overnight to visit to peace museum and memorials.
My father was a peacekeeper there in 1946 with the NZ army called ‘J force’, and he was hugely impacted by the aftermath of the bomb, and the incredible resilience of the people to rebuild…
Saturday 19 October
Train to Yokohama attend quarter-final (NZ v Ireland Rugby World Cup game)
Sunday 20 October
Sing in communion at Grace City Church Tokyo 2pm service, USA missionary family hosting, pm me if you need the address?
Then attend quarterfinal evening (South Africa v Japan game)
by David | Feb 11, 2019 | Diary

Sunday 17 February – details here
by David | Mar 11, 2016 | Diary
It was a true privilege to sing for my mate Martin Crowe today.
Thank you for your prayers and kind words of support.
Aroha,
David
The song comes from our CD Devotion
by David | Mar 16, 2015 | Diary
David will travel to Finland in April to continue to promote the latest release ‘Northland’
Jyvaskyla
Saturday 4 April – EASTER SATURDAY SERVICE – Satama Church
With Jarmo Sormunen at 4.30pm
David and acoustic band lead worship, perform some songs and Jarmo will interview David about the meaning of Easter. We will use a brand new Easter Resurrection Praise song ‘He’s alive’!
All songs and spoken words will be translated to Finnish. No formal sermon
Great to invite friends to!
jarmo@satamaseurakunta.fi
Hameenlinna
Sunday 5 April– EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE – Free Church
With Max Maetoloa at 1PM
David and acoustic band lead worship and perform some songs in English speaking service
No formal sermon. Great to invite friends to!
mjmaetoloa@hotmail.com
FINNISH LUTHERN MISSION Mini tour
with Nick Chan (NZ) on percussion
KESKI SUOMI – Middle Finland
kai.niemela@sekl.fi
Wednesday 8 April: Ilmajoki
Breakfast meeting for entrepreneurs at 07.15-09.00 in Ravintola Kestikartano.
David and Nick perform some songs
Vaasa
Concert in Palosaari Church at 19.00-20.30
David and Nick perform some songs and lead worship
Thursday 9 April: Vaasa
Breakfast meeting for entrepreneurs at 07.15-09.00 in Fondis.
David and Nick perform some songs
Seinäjoki
Tornava Church concert at 18.00-19.30
David and Nick perform some songs and lead worship
Friday 10th April: Seinäjoki
Breakfast meeting for entrepreneurs at 07.15-09.00 in Hotel Alma
Wed 15 Acoustic gig Anders shop evening tbc?
Luotsikatu 5, Helsinki
anders.liljestrom@gmail.com
Sat 18 – OPKO acoustic seminar and concert with Jussi Miettinen near Lohja
Time and details tbc
Sun 19 – One way mission in Helsinki – 12 noon church service – tbc?
HONG KONG with Seb Harris (NZ)
Ministry with Juri Veikkola –Thurs 23 to Mon 27 April
Details tbc
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