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May-August 1999
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Guest	OA Date	*Prog.*	Description
	Week 1	#680	"Graphic Designer, Kyū Honma" Blessed with real talent, Kyū Honma became a successful independent designer at the age of 28. However, the then haughty Honma began to struggle with a particular trial that came his way. And it shook his life to the core. We talk about this and his design for the new devotional guide publication, "Clay," as well.
	Week 2	#681	Through the Bible Window (3) -- "What's New in Old Jerusalem?" Third program in this series, we explore the thorny issue of the city of Jerusalem. Using artwork, maps and recent video clips, Jerusalem's problems are explained by in an easy to understand manner. An examination of ancient ruins makes the New Testament era and the figures of Jesus and His disciples at the temple come alive before one's eyes.
	Week 3	#682	"An NBA Pro 'Iron Man' and Jesus" -- *A.C. Green* The ever-popular A.C. Green continues to rack up a record number of appearances as an NBA basketball player. As a devout Christian, he's often called a "Sports World Evangelist" and is deeply involved in working with troubled children and young people. This program draws the viewer near to the shining light of Christ that captured A.C. Green's heart.
	Week 4	#683	An In-demand Song Writer Who Loves God -- *Masamichi Nemoto* Mr. Nemoto was a much-sought-after song writer with hundreds of TV and radio commercial tunes to his credit. By his own description he was a "prodigal son" who, though he had been baptized at the age of 14, drifted away from church after he got wrapped up in songwriting. As he started to just "go with the flow" of the the industry's flashy lifestyle, he began to slip into his own personal chaos. Just at that time, he experienced a trial that's fatal for a songwriter -- a loss of hearing ability. How was it that God used this to lead him back home? (Re-broadcast)
	Week 5	#684	"If Only You'll Be Near Me" -- *Katsuji Kuroiwa & Yona Kim* The Kuroiwas have established a prayer chapel in Osaka's Ikuno Ward. However, the road to their present life was not so smooth. As a Korean living in Japan, Katsuji pursued an arranged marriage with Korean-born Yona. Believing in the strength of their love, he brought her to Japan, but was unable to foresee the hardship they began to suffer. How was it that they were led to begin their prayer chapel ministry?

Guest	OA Date	Prog.	Description
	Week 1	#685	"Documentary Writer, Yōko Miya" Yōko Miya was busy with her life in the publishing industry, but one day experienced the awful reality of being mugged by an attacker...an event that changed her life forever. That experience, however, led her to church and eventually to become a Christian. Now, this year in April, she has published a new book on the importance of a healthy appetite, entitled, "The Cooking Scholars." She shares her story in this program.
	Week 2	#686	"Thinking About the Bible, the World's Best-seller" -- *Makoto Watabe* Having recently assumed his new duties as director of the Japan Bible Society, Makoto Watabe is our guest this week. How was the Bible put together? What is the blessing one gets from reading the Bible? In this program we think together about the Bible to answer these questions. We also talk about what it was that caused Makoto Watabe to read the Bible when he was 16 and believe in Jesus Christ.
	Week 3	#687	"Hollywood Front Lines: the MovieGuide Awards '99" -- *Dr. Ted Baehr* This year's MovieGuide Awards ceremony opened again to reward the best family and Bible-friendly movies and television programs produced during the year. The award for best picture this year went to the animated movie that depicted the life of Moses, "The Prince of Egypt." The hit movie, which has already taken in over $200 million since it opened, has become the standard-bearer for biblically-friendly Hollywood movies. In this program we introduce this year's award-winners, and also take a look at what might be the current of a new era of production in Hollywood.
	Week 4	#688	"A Women's Pro Wrestler Who Believed in Jesus" -- *Miwa Sato* Miwa Sato made up her mind to "go for the gold" it in the world of professional wrestling and she finally obtained success. This same Miwa Sato is now volunteering at church and studying the Bible in seminary classes. What changed her life began through an encounter with the proprietress of a grilled beef restaurant. What was it that happened between the two of them?

Guest	OA Date	Prog.	Description
	Week 1	#689	Through the Bible Window (4): "The Secrets of Nostradamus Exposed" Over 1,000 books of various types have been written about the prophecies of Nostradamus. There's no doubt that his prophecies have greatly influenced people, but how was it that he was led to make these predictions? Is there any value to believing in them? Using excerpts from a video recently produced by Living Waters Productions, we consider these questions on this program.
	Week 2	#690	"W. M. Vories Lives Again: His Heart and His Achievements" From the time that missionary W. M. Vories first began to sow the seeds of his ideals in the Ōmi Hachiman area, 95 years have passed by. Why is that the people of Ōmi are still warmed by the memory of him? In this program, we take a look at the work and legacy he left behind him.
	Week 3	#691	*"The Marvel of 'The Prince of Egypt'* "** This blockbuster hit movie about the life of Moses has already brought in over $200 million in the U.S. The Japan road show is scheduled for this summer. As we take a look at the creative intent of directors Spielberg and Katzenberg, we'll see what makes a hit movie and why this one may be the forerunner for a new era of movie production.
	Week 4	#692	This program is no longer available.
	Week 5	#693	Resurrection House of Prayer-- Haruko Morimoto For 26 years Haruko Morimoto has worked with the homeless residents of Yokohama's Sanya area, sharing with them food, medicine and the love of God. This year in May, the building which will serve as home base for this ministry was completed -- "Resurrection House of Prayer." The center includes a meeting hall, a dining facility, and a place to stay for those who are unable to live on their own. We'll talk about God's mighty provision so far and about what's next for this ministry. (Re-broadcast)

Guest	OA Date	Prog.	Description
	Week 1	#694	"From Materialism to the Love of Jesus" -- *Kazuko Noguchi* Chiefly through her father's influence, Kazuko Noguchi went through her high school years committed to the ideals of socialism. Afterwards, however, the event of her son's kidnapping forced her to radically change her view of life. Now, working as a free-lance writer, she focuses on "love" as her theme and has been bringing together the stories of various Christian lives in the books she writes. In this program we talk with Ms. Noguchi about what it was that caused the change in her life.
	Week 2	#695	"A Banker's Wife Rebels" -- *Kazuo and Ryōko Kanamori* Ever since her marriage to Kazuo, Ryōko Kanamori thought of only the emptiness of daily life with a banker husband who totally neglected his family. However, on one of those days, her husband began going to church and a new type of agony began for her. Now this couple combines their powers to give encouragement to businessmen around them. What in the world happened to change life for them?
	Week 3	#696	"A Message From Movies of the Future" This program is the third in our series on the MovieGuide Awards, and we showcase award-winning productions that are setting the pace for movies of the future. Some of these are actually sending a very biblical message. How can we wisely work with the media? What productions are worthy enough to deserve our attention? In this program we explore some keys for living in our modern society.
	Week 4	#697	"The Hippopotamus Postman" Series, Part 1 -- *Joseph Ozawa* Joseph Ozawa is an evangelist bearing "messages of love." His personal experience as "The Hippopotamus Postman" is illustrated in this first-of-the-series program using compelling narration and colorful drawings. It's a message that anyone can clearly understand. Be sure and don't miss it.

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